spe1fsc foundations of strength and conditioning
FOUNDATIONS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
SPE1FSC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will develop a fundamental understanding of theoretical concepts and practical delivery of exercise aimed to improve health and performance. Students will learn to prescribe safe, appropriate and effective exercise programs, based on best practice, that are aligned with the health, fitness and performance needs and goals of clients for apparently healthy populations. Students will learn to effectively monitor and deliver an exercise program to a client to ensure that it is performed in a safe and suitable manner.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLachlan James
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
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 | Fitness Professional's Handbook, 7th Edition | Prescribed | Howley, E. T., & Thompson, D. (2017). | Human Kinetics |
| Readings | High-performance training for sports | Recommended | Joyce, D., & Lewindon, D. (Eds.), 2014 | Human Kinetics |
| Readings | ACSM#s Guidelines for Exercise Testing & Prescription 10ed | Recommended | American College of Sports Medicine, 2018 | Wolters Kluwer |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Select and employ methods to monitor training intensity and load throughout an exercise program.
- Activities:
- Workshops, Online learning modules, Lectures
02. Compare and contrast assessment data to demonstrate how it can be used in the prescription of an exercise program.
- Activities:
- Workshops, Online learning modules, Lectures
03. Explain the risks and benefits associated with exercise to healthy clients.
- Activities:
- Workshops, Online learning modules, Lectures
04. Identify the best-practice principles of prescribing exercise and apply this knowledge to determine safe and progressive exercise programs aimed at improving general health and fitness.
- Activities:
- Workshops, Online learning modules, Lectures
05. Demonstrate ability to effectively deliver exercise programs to a healthy individual or group.
- Activities:
- Workshops, Online learning modules, Lectures
06. Demonstrate ability to safely progress or modify exercise selection for healthy individuals.
- Activities:
- Workshops, Online learning modules, Lectures
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLachlan James
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-class 30 minutes quiz (500-words equivalent) | 15 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Case Study Report (1,500-words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Group Exercise Delivery Competency Task (750-words per student) | 20 | 01, 03, 05, 06 | |
| Final Examination - 1 hour (1,000- words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |