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SPE230 - Applied Science in Sport and Exercise

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Exercise and Sport Science

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills for strength and conditioning. In addition, students will use advanced laboratory equipment to assess athletes at various level. Students will use the information and data collected form these assessments to develop training programs aiming to enhance athletic performance and overall wellbeing of athletes. This unit requires attending a 5-day face-to-face intensive on the Casuarina campus.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Design, implement, review and adjust strength and conditioning programs to improve athletic performance at various levels.
2.	Identify incorrect techniques in common lifting practice and provide corrective exercises to improve technical efficiency.
3.	Apply physiological, biomechanical and psychological principles in designing a balanced long-term training program that leads into athletic development and mitigates the risk of injuries.
4.	Apply the appropriate skills to develop all aspects of physical fitness and athletic performance including strength, power, mobility, flexibility, and endurance.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Exercise program (up to 3 pages) (Hurdle)	20%	1,3,4
2.	Competency assessment (lab based) and report (1200 words) (Hurdle)	40%	1,2,3,4
3.	Portfolio (8-10 pages)	40%	1,3,4

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2024	INT-4	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2024	INT-4	External	External Studies	OLR

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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