exs2aes applied exercise science
APPLIED EXERCISE SCIENCE
EXS2AES
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop and practise skills in exercise service delivery to apparently healthy individuals. You will apply skills in health screening, exercise testing and exercise prescription.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichael Kingsley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must pass EXS1EFH and must be enrolled in one of HZHEP - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Exercise Physiology, or Bachelor of Exercise Science, or Bachelor of Exercise Science and Master of Exercise Physiology. All other students require Subject Coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. | Recommended | American College of Sports Medicine 2013 | 9TH EDN, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, PA. |
| Readings | Fitness professional's handbook. | Recommended | Howley, E T & Thompson, D L 2012 | HUMAN KINETICS, CHAMPAIGN. |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Kingsley
Class requirements
Laboratory Class
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period and delivered via blended.
"Practicum hours to include >43 hours of documented face-to-face exercise delivery, <24 hours of documented preparation for face-to-face delivery and <3 hours of documented administrative tasks."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000-word practicum log with reflective journal. | 50 | |
| One 10-minute skill competency test. | 30 | |
| Two 30-minute online tests. | 20 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Kingsley
Class requirements
Laboratory Class
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
One 70.0 hours placement - off site per study period and delivered via blended.
"Practicum hours to include >43 hours of documented face-to-face exercise delivery, <24 hours of documented preparation for face-to-face delivery and <3 hours of documented administrative tasks."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000-word practicum log with reflective journal. | 50 | |
| One 10-minute skill competency test. | 30 | |
| Two 30-minute online tests. | 20 |