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SPE330 - Physical Activity in Special Population

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Exercise and Sport Science

SBI171, SBI172, SPE111 and SPE309

Unit Description

This unit provides students with a broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of the exercise needs of a range of chronic health conditions and the factors that require special attention when prescribing exercise. Students will learn how to assess exercise capacity of clientele and prescribe exercise to improve health and wellbeing without increasing the risk of adverse events. In addition, students will access and apply scientific literature and clinical decision making in programming and prescribing and delivering exercise and programs for a range of diverse populations and health conditions. Students are advised to attend the laboratory sessions or access the recorded sessions online.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Identify the exercise needs of diverse populations based on scientific evidence.
2.	Analyse the effects of regular physical activity on health outcomes in diverse populations.
3.	Design safe, evidence-based and culturally appropriate lifestyle interventions for a range of diverse populations, including exercise interventions, treatment goals and specific needs of the target conditions.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Online Quizzes (3 x 15 minutes)	25%	1,2
2.	Case Studies (5 x 500 words)	75%	1,2,3

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 2	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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