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.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLachlan James
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HBSES AND must have passed SPE1FSC. All other enrolments require Subject Coordinator approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects SPE3EPD
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription | Recommended | American College of Sports Medicine 2018 | 10th edition. LWW. |
| Readings | High Performance Training for Sports | Recommended | Joyce and Lewindon (eds) 2014 | Human Kinetics |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply risk measures and discipline-specific knowledge of contraindications for engaging in exercise programs to inform client decisions.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Practicals, Professional Placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Adapt knowledge of exercise modalities and interventions to correct dysfunctional movements.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Practicals, Professional Placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Apply and adapt physiological and biomechanical principles to design safe and effective exercise programs for general and athlete populations.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Practicals, Professional Placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Analyse outcomes of client assessments to design and modify best-practice exercise programs.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Practicals, Professional Placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
05. Effectively demonstrate verbal and nonverbal communication skills in the context of exercise instruction.
- Activities:
- Lectures, Practicals, Professional Placements
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
06. Interact responsibly with clients in accordance with Exercise and Sports Science Australia's Code of Professional Practice and Ethical Conduct.
- Activities:
- Professional Placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills (Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLachlan James
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via blended.
Practical
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours practical per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
Week:
31
-
43
One 80.0 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"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Study assignment (1250 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 30-min practical examination (1500 words equivalent) | 35 | 01, 05, 06 | |
| One 1-hour theory examination (1000 words equivalent) | 1-hour short answer theory examination | 35 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One Practicum Log and Record of Engagement | Hurdle task to ensure mastery of core exercise science skills and for accreditation purposes https://www.essa.org.au/essa-me/professional-standards/#es | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |