exs2aes applied exercise science
APPLIED EXERCISE SCIENCE
EXS2AES
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop and practice skills in exercise service delivery to apparently healthy individuals. You will apply skills in health screening, exercise testing and exercise prescription.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorStephen Cousins
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBES, HBESB, HZESPB and must pass EXS1EFH.
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 | Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning | Prescribed | NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association | 4th EDN, HUMAN KINETICS |
| Readings | ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. | Recommended | American College of Sports Medicine 2018 | 10TH EDN, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, PA. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Complete pre-exercise screening tools to risk stratify participants identifying absolute contraindications to fitness testing and participation in exercise.
- Activities:
- Blended content: Pre-participation screening and risk assessment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Perform and interpret basic fitness and health assessments for apparently healthy individuals.
- Activities:
- Practicals: Ability to undertake and interpret standard health and fitness assessments to include anthropometry, body composition, fitness, blood pressure and flexibility to apparently healthy participants; Practicum: Health screening, anthropometry, body composition, fitness assessments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Prescribe appropriate client-centred exercise programs.
- Activities:
- Blended content: Exercise programmes for apparently healthy participants; Practicum: Prescription of exercise programmes for individuals to include appropriate endurance, resistance and flexibility training programmes.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Analyse participant technique during exercise training.
- Activities:
- Blended content: Common technique errors; Practicum: Participant technique correction and monitoring.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Classify participant stage of change using behavioural change models.
- Activities:
- Blended content: Stages of change; Practicum: Assessing participant stage of change regarding healthy lifestyle choices.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
06. Describe emergency and first aid responses to medical events and injuries that might result from exercise or physical injury.
- Activities:
- Blended content: Complications, acute injuries and medical emergencies, emergency procedures; Practicals: CPR, recovery position, bleading.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStephen Cousins
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 50.0 hours placement - off site per study period from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students attend 1 x 2 hr lab class per week all semester"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practicum log with 2,000-word reflective case study. | equivalent to 1,000 words | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| One 20-minute skill competency test. | equivalent to 1,000 words | 25 | 01, 02, 04, 06 |
| One 2-hour final exam | equivalent to 2,000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 06 |
Melbourne, 2018, Week 31-45, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLachlan James
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 45
One 5.0 hours placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 45 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students attend 1 x 2 hr lab class per week all semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practicum log with 2,000-word reflective case study. | equivalent to 1,000 words | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| One 20-minute skill competency test. | equivalent to 1,000 words | 25 | 01, 02, 04, 06 |
| One 2-hour final exam | equivalent to 2,000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 06 |