spe1fse foundations of sport and exercise science

FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

SPE1FSE

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you will explore a foundation knowledge of concepts related to sports and exercise science practice. Such concepts include: exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, biomechanics, motor control and human nutrition. Additionally, you will be taught the core concepts of human nutrition, including the components of human nutrition and diet and their relationship to health and exercise, including basic nutritional assessment.

SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorAndrew Govus

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

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 conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

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

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply knowledge of the sub-disciplines of sports and exercise science and use different learning strategies to solve real world problems both independently and in a group environments.

02. Apply knowledge of scientific principles, medical contraindications and other limitations, and inter-professional referral to select and perform relevant pre-assessment procedures.

03. Select and explain common equipment and processes used to perform accurate and safe health, exercise and sport-related assessments.

04. Apply theoretical knowledge of the nutritional components of diet to health, exercise and chronic lifestyle-related diseases.

05. Interpret and clearly communicate the outcomes of basic nutritional assessments and physiological tests.

Subject options

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrew Govus

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.

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.

TutorialWeek: 33 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Even weeks (2, 4, 6, 8, 10)

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 30 minute online test (500 words equivalent) Short answer and multiple choice questions	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4
Individual dietary report (2,000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO4, SILO5
Data visualisation task (250 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO5
One-hour written examination (1,000 words equivalent) The exam will have both short answer and multiple choice questions	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5