exs2aes applied exercise science
APPLIED EXERCISE SCIENCE
EXS2AES
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop knowledge and skills in exercise assessment, prescription and delivery to apparently healthy individuals. You will evaluate the implementation of various exercise modalities and will apply skills in pre-exercise assessments, health and exercise testing and exercise program design and delivery.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorStephen Cousins
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBESB or HZESPB and must pass EXS1EFH.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAmerican College of Sports Medicine
Year2018
Edition/Volume10TH EDN
PublisherLIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, PA.
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Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorNSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association
YearN/A
Edition/Volume4TH EDN
PublisherHUMAN KINETICS
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Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required70 hours
Location of WBL activity (region)Flexible
WBL addtional requirementsPolice Checks and Working with Children Checks are required as is the need to travel.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStephen Cousins
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students attend 1 x 2 hr lab class per week all semester.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 50.00 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2000-word reflective case study (1,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Two 10-minute skill competency tests (1,000-words) equivalent)Each competency assessment contributes 15% to the overall subject grade | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO6 |
One 2-hour final exam (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
One practicum Log (500-words equivalent)Submission of practicum log demonstrating achievement of 70-hours of professional practice in-line with accreditation requirements is a hurdle requirement. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO6 |