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<p>This unit is concerned with all aspects of physical preparation for athletes participating in competitive sport. It covers principles and applications of training for endurance, speed qualities, strength qualities, agility, body composition, periodising and planning programs, monitoring training, recovery, screening for injury prevention, and issues such as altitude training and overtraining. The unit also covers principles of assessment of physical qualities, criteria for selection of tests such as validity and reliability, and interpretation of test results. Through assignment work, students are required to gather evidence from research and other sources to provide a rationale for efficacious training and testing of athletes.</p>
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<p>This unit will focus on concepts such as:</p><ul><li>Training principles </li><li>Training and testing of speed, agility, endurance, power and strength</li><li>Periodisation of training and training plans</li><li>Testing principles and batteries</li><li>Injury prevention</li><li>GPS in individual and team sports</li></ul>
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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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<p>This unit is concerned with all aspects of physical preparation for athletes participating in competitive sport. It covers principles and applications of training for endurance, speed qualities, strength qualities, agility, body composition, periodising and planning programs, monitoring training, recovery, screening for injury prevention, and issues such as altitude training and overtraining. The unit also covers principles of assessment of physical qualities, criteria for selection of tests such as validity and reliability, and interpretation of test results. Through assignment work, students are required to gather evidence from research and other sources to provide a rationale for efficacious training and testing of athletes.</p>
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<p>This unit will focus on concepts such as:</p><ul><li>Training principles </li><li>Training and testing of speed, agility, endurance, power and strength</li><li>Periodisation of training and training plans</li><li>Testing principles and batteries</li><li>Injury prevention</li><li>GPS in individual and team sports</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 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</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/exsci3002">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EXSCI2171" target="_blank">EXSCI2171</a> AND must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EXSCI2175" target="_blank">EXSCI2175</a></p>
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Exclusion
None
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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>Integrate and apply advanced knowledge of exercise physiology, energy systems and training adaptations to inform analysis of sport performance and targeted conditioning program design. </p>
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<p>Design and justify sport‑specific, periodised conditioning programs that apply training principles and periodisation models for athletes at varying performance levels. </p>
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<p>Administer and evaluate fitness tests to assess athlete performance, ensuring safe practice and using results to guide evidence‑based training decisions.</p>
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<p>Analyse performance data and sport‑specific demands to individualise training interventions that optimise athlete development and competitive outcomes. </p>
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<p>Monitor and manage training load and recovery to minimise overtraining risk and support sustained athletic performance. </p>
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<p>Critically evaluate and apply research literature to inform evidence‑based decision‑making in athlete training and testing. </p>
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<p>Attendance and active participation in laboratory sessions to complete formative assessments of practical skills.</p>
<p>90% attendance at active learning sessions.</p>
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<p>Review of all material covered throughout the unit.</p>
<p>Interactive Oral Exam.</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
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<p>Training & testing assignment (proposal and paper): Analyse sports to develop a periodised training and testing program. Use of research to justify effective programs. </p>
<p>Written paper.</p>
<p>60-70%</p>
1, 2, 3, 5, 6
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>
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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 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</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 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</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 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</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/exsci3002">View unit fees</a>
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