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SPE200 - Lifespan Growth and Development

2025

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Exercise and Sport Science

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 2 units in (SBI161, SBI162) OR
Must have passed 2 units in (SBI171, SBI172)

Incompatible

SPE212

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

In this unit, students will explore lifespan growth and development, focusing on the influence of physical activity and nutrition. Students will explore how exercise and diet affect physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development across various life stages. Students will learn to interpret evidence-based knowledge and communicate it effectively to diverse audiences. Students will also be able to critically evaluate common assessments of function and development.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Explain and differentiate the influence of physical activity and nutrition on human growth and development.
2.	Interpret evidence-based knowledge regarding physical activity and nutrition on human growth and development.
3.	Evaluate and critique common assessments of function and development.
4.	Effectively communicate evidence-based knowledge to an array of audiences.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Infographic/ pamphlet (500 words)	10%	'4
2.	Podcast (8 mins)	20%	'1,2,4
3.	Case study (1000 words)	35%	'2,3,4
4.	Test (90 mins)	35%	'1,2,3

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2025	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLS	View
2025	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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