exs2aes applied exercise science
APPLIED EXERCISE SCIENCE
EXS2AES
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop knowledge and skills in exercise assessment, prescription and delivery to apparently healthy individuals. You will evaluate the implementation of various exercise modalities and will apply skills in pre-exercise assessments, health and exercise testing and exercise program design and delivery.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorStephen Cousins
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBES, HBESB, HZESPB and must pass EXS1EFH.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning | Prescribed | NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association | 4th EDN, HUMAN KINETICS |
| Readings | ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription | Recommended | American College of Sports Medicine 2018 | 10TH EDN, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, PA. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Interpret pre-exercise health screening and exercise assessments to inform exercise prescription.
- Activities:
- Blended content: Pre-participation screening and risk assessment, principles of test selection. Practicals: Ability to undertake and interpret standard health and fitness assessments to include anthropometry, body composition, aerobic fitness, blood pressure and flexibility to apparently healthy participants. Practicum: Health screening, anthropometry, body composition, fitness assessments.
- 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)
02. Deliver and adapt client-centred exercise programs in consideration of the evidence-base.
- Activities:
- Blended content: Best-practice guidelines for prescribing. Practicum: Prescription of exercise programs for individuals to include appropriate endurance, resistance and flexibility training programs
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
03. Evaluate evidence to inform exercise programming.
- Activities:
- Blended content: Models of periodization, principles of aerobic endurance training, alternative modes of training, including non-traditional implement training.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
04. Apply strategies to teach and correct exercise technique.
- Activities:
- Monitoring.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Adapt relevant behaviour change models to increase exercise adherence.
- Activities:
- Blended content: Stages of change, behavior change. Practicum: Assessing participant stage of change regarding exercise behavior.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Apply exercise testing, prescription and delivery skills within the individual#s scope of practice and code of conduct.
- Activities:
- Knowledge and skills of exercise science curriculum.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
- 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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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStephen Cousins
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 50.0 hours placement - off site per study period from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students attend 1 x 2 hr lab class per week all semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practicum log with reflective case study (1,000-words equivalent) | Submission of practicum log demonstrating achievement of 70-hours of professional practice in-line with accreditation requirements is a hurdle requirement. | 25 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| One 20-minute skill competency test (1,000-words equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 06 | |
| One 2-hour final exam (2,000-words equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 31-45, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLachlan James
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 45
One 50.0 hours placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 45 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students attend 1 x 2 hr lab class per week all semester."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practicum log with reflective case study (1,000-words equivalent) | Submission of practicum log demonstrating achievement of 70-hours of professional practice in-line with accreditation requirements is a hurdle requirement. | 25 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| One 20-minute skill competency test (1,000-words equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 06 | |
| One 2-hour final exam (2,000-words equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |