Subject description

This subject examines fundamental principles of human movement, considers nutritional demands and exercise responses to encourage a healthy lifestyle and highlights common issues and chronic conditions that can compromise health throughout the lifespan. This subject is related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Find out more: www.uow.edu.au/united-nations-sustainable-development-goals/sdg-subjects-and-courses/   

Equivalence

MEDI110 - Human Growth Nutrition and Exercise
DMHS151 - Healthy Ageing

Delivery

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Teaching staff

Subject coordinators
Lecturers

Engagement hours

Contact Hours:2 x 1hr lectures and 1 x 1hr practical per week, plus 2 x 1hr tutorials across the session

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Recognise the changes that can be observed in structural, physiological and motor development as we age and reflect upon relevant exercise prescription adaptation, assessments and nutritional demands across the lifespan
2.
Reflect on the appropriateness of different forms of exercise relative to contraindications associated with specific stages of life (pregnancy, children, old age);
3.
Recognise and differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate exercise and dietary behaviours across different life stages and the implications of these on planetary health
4.
Identify and apply appropriate methods for evaluating body composition and exercise testing protocols;
5.
Understand current nutritional recommendations for healthy living and nutritional demands to support acute exposure to, and chronic responses of exercise.

Assessment details

Multiple Choice Quiz
Case Study
Case Study 2
Assessment of Practical Skills
Final Exam MCQ

Work integrated learning

Foundational WIL:This subject contains elements of "Foundational WIL". Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.

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