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<p>This unit introduces students to working with diverse populations across the lifespan, including individuals with impairments and those from varied cultural, linguistic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Students explore factors influencing participation in physical activity and apply safe, evidence-informed exercise practices to address barriers to inclusion. Through practical and community-based learning experiences, students engage with community organisations, analyse and deliver inclusive physical activity programs, and develop their skills in communication, professional practice, and tailored physical activity and exercise prescription.</p>
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<p>This unit will focus on concepts such as:</p><ul><li>Appropriate terminology for diverse populations</li><li>Communication, instructional practices and behaviour management styles</li><li>Exercise modalities across land and water</li><li>Screening, measurement and evaluation of diverse populations</li><li>Barriers and facilitators for physical activity and sport participation</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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Unit description
<p>This unit introduces students to working with diverse populations across the lifespan, including individuals with impairments and those from varied cultural, linguistic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Students explore factors influencing participation in physical activity and apply safe, evidence-informed exercise practices to address barriers to inclusion. Through practical and community-based learning experiences, students engage with community organisations, analyse and deliver inclusive physical activity programs, and develop their skills in communication, professional practice, and tailored physical activity and exercise prescription.</p>
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<p>This unit will focus on concepts such as:</p><ul><li>Appropriate terminology for diverse populations</li><li>Communication, instructional practices and behaviour management styles</li><li>Exercise modalities across land and water</li><li>Screening, measurement and evaluation of diverse populations</li><li>Barriers and facilitators for physical activity and sport participation</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:
092101 - Sport and Recreation Activities
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended 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/exsci3178">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EXSCI1702" target="_blank">EXSCI1702</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EXSCI1802" target="_blank">EXSCI1802</a></p>
Corequisite
<p>must be enrolled in <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EXSCI2174" target="_blank">EXSCI2174</a></p>
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EXSCI2176" target="_blank">EXSCI2176</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>Analyse the characteristics, functional implications, and exercise considerations of diverse population groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, gender and sexually diverse individuals, culturally and linguistically diverse populations, and individuals living with disability.</p>
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<p>Critically evaluate individual, social, cultural, and environmental factors influencing participation in physical activity. </p>
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<p>Apply evidence-informed risk management principles, including indications, contraindications and precautions, to support safe and inclusive participation in physical activity across diverse population groups.</p>
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<p>Design evidence-informed, inclusive exercise programs tailored to the needs, goals, and abilities of diverse individuals and groups across the lifespan. </p>
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<p>Plan and deliver exercise sessions, adapting instruction and communication strategies to ensure safe, respectful and professional practice. </p>
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<p>Evaluate the effectiveness and inclusivity of physical activity programs and critically reflect on practice to improve outcomes for diverse populations. </p>
Assessment
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<p>Attendance and active participation in practical sessions.</p>
<p>90% attendance at active learning sessions.</p>
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4, 5
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<p>Plan and deliver a physical activity program designed for a diverse population. </p>
<p>Inclusive program design and delivery.</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
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<p>Conduct an interview with a member of a diverse population and write a self-reflective report to analyse key findings.</p>
<p>Interview and reflection.</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
1, 2, 6
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<p>Review of all unit material. </p>
<p>Exam.</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
1, 2, 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 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</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:
092101 - Sport and Recreation Activities
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended 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/exsci3178">View unit fees</a>
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