spe1fep foundations of exercise programming

FOUNDATIONS OF EXERCISE PROGRAMMING

SPE1FEP

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will be provided with the fundamental knowledge to design exercise training plans for apparently healthy and athlete populations. In addition, the use of field test results to direct exercise programming will also be discussed. In the practical component, you will be taught how to instruct common resistance training exercises and conduct basic field tests of fitness qualities.

SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorCharlie Davids

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsPriority will be given to students admitted in HBSES as this is a core subject in this course.

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

High-performance training for sports

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorJoyce, D., & Lewindon, D.

Year2014

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PublisherHuman Kinetics

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Fitness Professional's Handbook

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorHowley, E. T., & Thompson, D.

Year2017

Edition/Volume7th Edition

PublisherHuman Kinetics

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ACSMs Guidelines for Exercise Testing & Prescription

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorAmerican College of Sports Medicine

Year2018

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherWolters Kluwer

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Select and employ methods to monitor training intensity and load throughout exercise programmes.
02. Explain how assessment data can be used to prescribe exercise
03. Explain the risks and benefits associated with exercise to healthy individuals.
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.
05. Deliver exercise programs to healthy individuals or groups.
06. Safely progress or modify exercise programmes for healthy individuals.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCharlie Davids

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Even weeks (2, 4, 6, 8, 10)

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
One in-class test (500 words equivalent). 30 min multiple choice and short answer quizN/AN/AN/ANo15SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Case study report (1,500 words)N/AN/AN/ANo35SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group Exercise Delivery Competency Task (750 words per student)N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6
One-hour written examination (1,000 words equivalent). Multiple choice and short answer questions.N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6