Health Science

CXA308

2012  CXA308  Exercise Assessment and Prescription

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: No

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter CXA308 L Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 L On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit teaches students how to measure "fitness" and design exercise training programs. Topics covered include the assessment of strength, speed, agility, an/aerobic power, endurance capacity and the measurement of body composition. The application of both laboratory and field based tests will be covered in lectures and laboratories. The unit explores common theories concerning the design and implementation of exercise training programs, including interval training, "periodisation" and exercise for "fat burning" (weight management and performance). Students will be encouraged to think beyond these and use their acquired knowledge of human physiology to devise original strategies for improving physical function. The course also explores the legal and ethical issues of exercise testing and determinants of adherence to training programs.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: TID testing session (5%); Report 1 (1000 words) (10%); Report 2 (1500 words) (10%); Assignment (2000 words) (25%); Mid Semester practical test (25%); Final 2-hr exam (25%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2-hr lectures (11 weeks), 2-hr lab classes (9 weeks)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - L
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Resource supported teaching & learning - L
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

CXA237 (or by permission of unit coordinator)

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2012

STAFF: Dr Cecilia Shing (Coordinator), Dr James Fell.

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