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.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Michael Kingsley
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: No
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-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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. |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael 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 |