EXERCISE SCIENCE PROJECT

EXS3EXP

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will undertake a project in exercise science. You will develop fundamental research skills and apply discipline knowledge and techniques to address questions in exercise science. Individually, or as part of a small group, you will work on projects that will include planning, project management, data collection, data analysis, critical interpretation and dissemination. You will be expected to meet with your project supervisor on a regular basis and work independently in self-directed learning.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Michael Kingsley

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must pass HLT2IEP & EXS2ESP & EXS2ESB & EXS2MCL (or equivalent) 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	Essentials of research methods in health, physical education, exercise science and recreation.	Recommended	Berg, K E & Latin, R W 2008	3RD EDN, LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS & WATKINS, PA.
Readings	Introduction to research in the health sciences.	Recommended	Polgar, S & Thomas, S A 2008	5TH EDN, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, EDINBURGH.

Bendigo, 2014, All Year, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: 125

Enrolment information: Staffing resources are limited to cover supervision of projects. Tables applying quota. Once quota reached, further enrolments will be subject to approval by Subject Coordinator.

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Kingsley

Class requirements

Supervised Research
One 1.0 hours supervised research every two weeks and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 1-hour supervisory tutorial per fortnight."

Supervised Research
One 3.0 hours supervised research per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Equivalent of three hours of laboratory time in semester 1/2."

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%
One 1,250-word individual written proposal.		30
One 15-minute oral presentation.		20
One 2,500-word individual final project report.		50

Melbourne, 2014, All Year, Day