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<p>In this unit students will develop an understanding of the concept of fitness and the various methods used to develop the components of fitness. Students will study and apply the physiological processes and systems involved with exercise, exploring how these systems respond, interact and ultimately enable the body to engage in exercise. Students will also explore the methods used to train these systems to improve performance and capability in youth and develop a fitness training program to compliment these methods.</p>
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<p>This unit will include: Fuels required for resynthesis of ATP at rest and during physical activity. Characteristics of the three energy systems (ATP-CP, anaerobic glycolysis, aerobic system). Interplay of energy systems in relation to intensity, duration and type of activity. Oxygen uptake at and rest and during exercise and recovery. Acute physiological responses to exercise. Activity analysis. Fitness component definitions and characteristics. Fitness testing purposes and protocols. Fitness training program structure, development and monitoring.</p>
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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>In this unit students will develop an understanding of the concept of fitness and the various methods used to develop the components of fitness. Students will study and apply the physiological processes and systems involved with exercise, exploring how these systems respond, interact and ultimately enable the body to engage in exercise. Students will also explore the methods used to train these systems to improve performance and capability in youth and develop a fitness training program to compliment these methods.</p>
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<p>This unit will include: Fuels required for resynthesis of ATP at rest and during physical activity. Characteristics of the three energy systems (ATP-CP, anaerobic glycolysis, aerobic system). Interplay of energy systems in relation to intensity, duration and type of activity. Oxygen uptake at and rest and during exercise and recovery. Acute physiological responses to exercise. Activity analysis. Fitness component definitions and characteristics. Fitness testing purposes and protocols. Fitness training program structure, development and monitoring.</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
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/exsci4000">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
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>
Learning Outcomes
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K1
<p>Understand and apply the characteristics and interplay of the three energy systems (ATP-CP, anaerobic glycolosis, aerobic system) for physical activity to meet energy needs.</p>
K2
<p>Explain oxygen uptake at rest, and during exercise and recovery.</p>
K3
<p>Identify and discuss acute physiological responses to exercise in the cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular system.</p>
K4
<p>Discuss and critically evaluate various fitness tests, including limitations and assumptions within a school environment.</p>
K5
<p>Define components of fitness and describe how fitness is attained.</p>
K6
<p>Assess and apply training principles for the development of fitness appropriate to the physical and intellectual development, and school stage of the student.</p>
S1
<p>Administer and evaluate a variety of fitness based testing in a safe and effective manner.</p>
S2
<p>Critically evaluate a fitness training program.</p>
A1
<p>Evaluate an individual’s fitness levels, develop fitness and behavioural based goals and plan a comprehensive training program based on knowledge of the physical and intellectual development and school stage of a student.</p>
A2
<p>Application of various modes of exercise for specific purposes and to target specific energy systems.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Participation in practical sessions</p>
<p>At least 90% attendance and participation in practical sessions.</p>
<p>S/U</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, S1, A1, A2
2
<p>Develop, plan and evaluate a fitness training program for a student at a specific school stage.</p>
<p>Written Assignment. Training program.</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K6, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Participation in lectures, practical sessions, prescribed readings and self- directed study.</p>
<p>Test</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6
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<p>Administer a fitness test designed to assess a selected fitness component.</p>
<p>Practical Assessment</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K4, S1, A2
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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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
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.
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
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/exsci4000">View unit fees</a>
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