spe1fsa foundations sport ex sci prac a
FOUNDATIONS OF SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE PRACTICE A
SPE1FSA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop an understanding of foundation knowledge and theoretical concepts related to sports and exercise science. You will develop an appreciation of the various domains that inform professional sports and exercise science practice including, physiology, strength and conditioning, biomechanics, motor control and human nutrition. In this subject, you will explore core concepts of human nutrition, including the components of human nutrition and diet and their relationship to health and exercise, and develop knowledge and skills in basic nutritional assessment.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAndrew Govus
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must be admitted in the Diploma of Sports Coaching and Development (HDSCD) to enrol in the Carlton (Carlton College of Sport) instance.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply knowledge of the various sub-disciplines of sports and exercise science and use different learning strategies to solve authentic real world problems both independently and in a group environment.
- Activities:
- Workshops, Online learning modules
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Apply theoretical knowledge of scientific principles, medical contraindications and other limitations, and interprofessional referral to select and perform relevant pre-assessment procedures.
- Activities:
- Workshops, Online learning modules
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Select and justify the use of common equipment and processes to perform accurate and safe health, exercise and sport-related assessments.
- Activities:
- Workshops, Online learning modules
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
04. Apply theoretical knowledge of the nutritional components of diet to health, exercise and obesity.
- Activities:
- Workshops, Online learning modules
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
05. Interpret and communicate, in a clear and coherent manner, the outcomes of basic nutritional and anthropometric assessments.
- Activities:
- Workshops, Online learning modules
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Carlton (CarltonCollegeSport), 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrew Govus
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-minute online test (equivalent to 500 words) | 20 | 01, 04 | |
| One 1,250 word individual report | 30 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| One 2 hour written examination (equivalent to 2,000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrew Govus
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-minute online test (equivalent to 500 words) | 20 | 01, 04 | |
| One 1,250 word individual report | 30 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| One 2 hour written examination (equivalent to 2,000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrew Govus
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 48 - 48
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 48 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 48 - 48
Two 2.0 hours laboratory class per day on weekdays during the day from week 48 to week 48 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 30-minute online test (equivalent to 500 words) | 20 | 01, 04 | |
| One 1,250 word individual report | 30 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| One 2 hour written examination (equivalent to 2,000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |