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<p>This unit provides students with an introduction to theoretical knowledge in the area of exercise and sport science and a basic understanding of the effective practical ways to implement this knowledge through instruction. This unit has an emphasis on training principles, instructional methods and the integration of basic exercise and sport science principles.</p>
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<p>This unit will focus on concepts such as:</p>
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<li>Fitness components and training methods;</li>
<li>Key fitness principles for training;</li>
<li>Fitness program writing and evaluation;</li>
<li>Basic fitness testing and measurement;</li>
<li>Exercise safety and correct movement patterns;</li>
<li>Effective fitness activity instruction for groups and individuals;</li>
<li>The role of physical activity and the integration of exercise & sport science sub-disciplines in the pursuit, longevity and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle.</li>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit provides students with an introduction to theoretical knowledge in the area of exercise and sport science and a basic understanding of the effective practical ways to implement this knowledge through instruction. This unit has an emphasis on training principles, instructional methods and the integration of basic exercise and sport science principles.</p>
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<p>This unit will focus on concepts such as:</p> <ul> <li>Fitness components and training methods;</li> <li>Key fitness principles for training;</li> <li>Fitness program writing and evaluation;</li> <li>Basic fitness testing and measurement;</li> <li>Exercise safety and correct movement patterns;</li> <li>Effective fitness activity instruction for groups and individuals;</li> <li>The role of physical activity and the integration of exercise & sport science sub-disciplines in the pursuit, longevity and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle.</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069903 - Human Movement
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Centre for HE Studies (Other)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/exsci1802">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EXSCI1702" target="_blank">EXSCI1702</a></p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Explain principles of exercise and training, and identify when and how to adapt their application for client considerations across the lifespan. </p>
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<p>Conduct pre‑exercise risk assessments and manage participant, equipment and environmental factors to deliver safe and effective physical activity. </p>
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<p>Explain the purpose, reliability, validity, assumptions, and limitations of exercise assessments and administer basic assessments to measure components of physical fitness. </p>
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<p> Interpret and compare exercise assessment results against normative values to inform intervention design.</p>
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<p>Apply training principles to design safe, effective, graduated exercise programs for healthy/low‑risk individuals and groups, incorporating resistance, endurance and flexibility modalities to improve fitness. </p>
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<p>Demonstrate correct technique, use clear communication, interpersonal skills and coaching strategies to safely guide movement and improve exercise outcomes for clients in an individual and group setting.</p>
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<p>Attendance and active participation in practical sessions to complete formative assessments of practical skills.</p>
<p>90% attendance at active learning sessions.</p>
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2, 5, 6
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<p>Individual Instructional Task - Practical test examining competency in weight training.</p>
<p>Practical exam - individual.</p>
<p>15-35%</p>
2, 6
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<p>Group Instructional Task Plan and deliver a session based on the principles of fitness.</p>
<p>Practical exam - group.</p>
<p>15-35%</p>
1, 2, 6
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<p>Create a training program for a healthy individual.</p>
<p>Written report.</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
1, 3, 4, 5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069903 - Human Movement
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Centre for HE Studies (Other)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/exsci1802">View unit fees</a>
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