Subject description
This subject applies knowledge from the foundation areas of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and exercise science practice. It requires students to design and implement safe and beneficial exercise programs in the areas of aerobic endurance and resistance training that encourage healthy populations within the community, sports clubs or workplace to … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:5 hrs lecture/tutorial per week, 3 hrs practical per week, 2 hrs tutorials per week over five weeks, 1hr workshop per week over six weeks
Assessment details
Clinical Exam
Exercise Assessment Prescription and Coaching: Part A
Exercise Assessment Prescription and Coaching: Part B
MC Theory Exam
Skills Examination
Practicum Hours
Work integrated learning
Professional WIL:This subject has "Professional WIL". Students in this subject will spend substantial time in a workplace and receive guidance, supervision and feedback from a workplace supervisor.
Textbook information
i) ACSMs Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 7th Edition. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2006.
ii) ACSMs Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment Manual 2nd Edition. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins,
2008.
iii) Strength and Conditioning: Biological Principles and Practical Applications. Wiley Blackwell, 2011
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