EXERCISE SCIENCE PROJECT
EXS3EXP
2020
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. This subject addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential. Innovation and Entrepreneurship entails developing the ability to tackle problems creatively, generating new ideas, taking calculated risks and creating change to achieve ambitions - now and in the future.
School: La Trobe Rural Health School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Rodrigo Rico Bini
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: EXS2ESB AND EXS2ESP AND EXS2MCL AND (HLT2IEP OR SPE2DSS)
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: Enrolment accepted until quota reached
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Introduction to research in the health sciences
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Polgar, S & Thomas, S A
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: 6TH EDN
Publisher: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, EDINBURGH.
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Source location: N/A
Essentials of research methods in health, physical education, exercise science and recreation.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Berg, K E & Latin, R W
Year: 2008
Edition/Volume: 3RD EDN
Publisher: LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS & WATKINS, PA.
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Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Bendigo, 2020, All Year, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 125
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rodrigo Rico Bini
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 10
One 2.00 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
One x 2-hour face-to-face lecture/seminar
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 11 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Two x 1-hour face-to-face lecture/seminar
SeminarWeek: 43 - 43
One 8.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 43 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Student Conference
Supervised ResearchWeek: 11 - 43
One 3.00 hours supervised research every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Equivalent of three hours of laboratory time in semester 1/2.
Supervised ResearchWeek: 11 - 43
One 1.00 hour supervised research every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
One 1-hour supervisory tutorial per fortnight.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,250-word individual written proposal. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1 |
One 15-minute oral presentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2,500-word individual final project report. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, All Year, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rodrigo Rico Bini
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 43
One 3.00 hours laboratory class every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 10
One 2.00 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
One 2-hour face-to-face lecture/seminar
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 11 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Two 1-hour face-to-face lecture/seminar
SeminarWeek: 43 - 43
One 8.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 43 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Student conference
Supervised ResearchWeek: 11 - 43
One 1.00 hour supervised research every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
One 1-hour supervisory tutorial per fortnight.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,250-word individual written proposal. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1 |
One 15-minute oral presentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2,500-word individual final project report. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |