EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION AND DELIVERY
SPE2EPD
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will be provided with the knowledge to design specifically tailored training plans with an emphasis on athlete populations. You will learn how to analyse the demands of a given sport, then prescribe targeted training interventions to enhance relevant strength, endurance and speed qualities. Periodisation strategies will be discussed to enable the short- and long-term development of the athlete with respect to their sport. In the practical component, you will learn how to instruct resistance training exercises and conduct field tests of fitness qualities.
School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Lachlan James
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in HBSES AND must have passed SPE1FSC All other enrolments require Subject Coordinator approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: SPE3EPD
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: American College of Sports Medicine
Year: 2018
Edition/Volume: 10th edition
Publisher: LWW
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Source location: N/A
High Performance Training for Sports
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Joyce and Lewindon
Year: 2014
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: N/A
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Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: Yes
Self sourced or Uni sourced: Self Sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subject: Partial subject
Total hours/days required: 80 hours
Location of WBL activity (region): Flexible
WBL addtional requirements: Most domestic metro placements, but placements elsewhere are acceptable. 80 hours in the exercise prescription and delivery domain.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lachlan James
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 80.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
These hours will contribute towards professional accreditation
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Case Study assignment (1250 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 30-min practical examination (1500 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO5, SILO6 |
One 1-hour theory examination (1000 words equivalent)1-hour short answer theory examination | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
One Practicum Log and Record of EngagementHurdle task to ensure mastery of core exercise science skills and for accreditation purposeshttps://www.essa.org.au/essa-me/professional-standards/es | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |