EXSC210 Functional Anatomy
10 cp
Prerequisites EXSC110 Anatomical Bases of Exercise Science
Teaching Organisation 24 hours of lectures and 24 hours of laboratory per semester.
This unit further develops the musculoskeletal knowledge presented in EXSC110. It will provide students with the competence to analyse movement in anatomical terms, and to determine the working muscles of the body. Students will be able to recognise inappropriate performance and contra-indicated activity through the application of sound kinesiological principles. The use of profiling for talent identification will be discussed.
EXSC220 Biomechanics
10 cp
Prerequisites EXSC120 Mechanical Bases of Exercise Science
Teaching Organisation 24 hours of lectures and 24 hours of laboratory per semester.
This unit applies knowledge of the mechanical basis of exercise science to the analysis and description of basic, adapted, and goal oriented motion. The kinematic and kinetic characteristics of selected movements will be analysed in association with understanding of the neuromuscular aspect of exercise science and the biological material properties of the human body.
EXSC230 Motor Control and Learning
10 cp
Prerequisites EXSC130 Foundations of Motor Development and Behaviour
Teaching Organisation 24 hours of lectures and 24 hours of laboratory per semester.
This unit reviews current theoretical explanations of the acquisition and performance of motor skills to develop an effective base for practice. Practice settings, conditions and schedules are critically analysed for their effect on the performance, acquisition and retention of motor skills. Students are introduced to the use and implementation of standardised tests of motor proficiency.
EXSC231 Issues in Coaching
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation 24 hours of lectures and 24 hours of tutorials/practical per semester.
This unit provides an extension to the introduction of coaching as a sport science. Students will critically evaluate the skills involved in coaching as a sports science; evaluate the ideal professional practice in coaching and consider the issues of ethical practice in coaching. Throughout the unit the student will be encouraged to adopt and communicate a personal philosophy of coaching that is scientifically systematic, ethical in approach and current in accordance with state of the art coaching skills.
EXSC235 Sport Psychology
10 cp
Prerequisites EXSC130 Foundations of Motor Development and Behaviour and EXSC230 Motor Control and Learning
Teaching Organisation 24 hours of lectures and 24 hours of tutorials/practical per semester.
This unit provides an introduction to the basic concepts of sport psychology of relevance to coaches and athletes seeking to understand psychological dimensions of sports performance. The efficacy of common interventions will be assessed through practical experiences and critical review of underlying theory.
EXSC236 Exercise Psychology
10 cp
Prerequisites EXSC130 Foundations of Motor Development and Behaviour and EXSC230 Motor Control and Learning
Teaching Organisation 24 hours of lectures and 24 hours of tutorials/practical per semester.
This unit develops an understanding of the psychological factors underlying human movement performance and behaviour in exercise and health. The issues of exercise take-up and adherence will be highlighted, and the theoretical underpinning of current interventions and motivational strategies analysed.
EXSC240 Exercise Physiology
10 cp
Prerequisites EXSC140 Physiological Bases of Exercise Science
Teaching Organisation 24 hours of lectures and 24 hours of laboratory per semester.
This unit develops basic physiological knowledge applied to the topic of exercise under various environmental conditions. Students will be introduced to contemporary themes in the field. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic techniques for the evaluation of human performance.
EXSC241 Programming Resistance Training
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation 24 hours of lectures and 24 hours of tutorials/practical per semester.
This unit builds upon the basic scientific principles of strength and conditioning and focuses upon the different programming techniques that enable prescription of exercises across the lifespan. Strength and conditioning principles will be applied to sports performance enhancement as well as exercises for rehabilitation from injury. Students will be challenged to design a number of specific programs for different stages of the lifespan from childhood to old age by using scientific principles.
EXSC250 HPE 2 - Gymnastics and Dance
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation 120 hours of focused learning consisting of lectures, workshops, activity experiences and performances.
This unit is designed to provide students with knowledge about gymnastics and dance activities and how they might be used to provide personal development and core learning experiences within a health and physical education curriculum. A developmental perspective is taken and reference is made to ways in which principles derived from current Exercise Science knowledge can be applied in order to evaluate the effectiveness of selected activities. These activities contribute both to the goals of educational programs and the achievement of personal development outcomes for a range of individual abilities and experience.
EXSC260 Introduction to Sport Management
10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials/practical per semester.
This unit provides an introduction to the task of sports management. Management and leadership theories are reviewed in the context of the structures of contemporary Australian sport. Some priority is given to the place of ethics and values in the application of management techniques. Examples will be drawn from both facility and program management.
EXSC261 Sport Policy Making and Planning
10 cp
Prerequisites EXSC260 Introduction to Sport Management
Teaching Organisation 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials/practical per semester.
Familiarisation with social, public, and corporate policies and familiarisation with them and their implementation will form the basis of this unit. Sport and its management are seen as dependent upon the context provided by major forces in these three domains. Emphasis will be placed on the skills of analysis and evaluation and the implications for facility planning and development.
EXSC280 Drugs and Society from a Health Promotion Perspective
10 cp
Prerequisites EXSC180 Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles
Teaching Organisation 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials/practical per semester.
This unit addresses a critical health issue in contemporary society – that of the use and misuse of pharmacological substances. Particular attention is paid to the development of drug education strategies and the need to recognise the cultural, social, personal and environmental factors relating to drug use and abuse.
EXSC281 Interpersonal Health
10 cp
Prerequisites EXSC280 Drugs and Society
Teaching Organisation 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials/practical per semester.
This unit addresses the issues related to interpersonal health. Human relationships and sexuality are explored in the context of physical, mental, emotional, and social influences. The contribution of communication and presentation techniques in healthy interpersonal relationships is highlighted, and relevant strategies identified.
EXSC285 Healthy Relationships for Young People
10cp
Prerequisites EXSC185 Social and Emotional Well-Being of Young People
Teaching Organisation 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials/practical per semester.
The unit provides students with an appreciation of the complex issues surrounding sexuality and relationships for young people. Students will analyse healthy communication strategies and gain an understanding of the importance of connectedness in terms of social health and well-being. Social marketing and media advocacy approaches will be assessed for their ability to facilitate positive behaviour change in young people. The unit will also provide students with an appreciation of social justice, an understanding of equity and respect for the dignity of the human person.
EXSC290 The Marine Environment and the Outdoor Experience
10 cp
Prerequisites EXSC190 Foundations of Outdoor Experience and EXSC191 Journeying in the Natural World
Teaching Organisation 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorials/practical per semester.
This unit will explore the ecology of the marine environment and specific marine conservation issues. This unit will examine the scope of programs that use the natural environment to obtain educational or behaviour change. It will explore the use of a range of outdoor pursuit models that use marine and aquatic environments and will examine their potential applications.
EXSC291 Alpine Ecology and the Outdoor Experience
10 cp
Prerequisites EXSC290 The Marine Environment and the Outdoor Experience
Teaching Organisation 24 hours of lectures and 24 hours of tutorials/practical per semester.
This unit will introduce the students to Alpine environment and its ecology. It will examine alpine conservation issues and their implications for the outdoor leader and educator. The unit will investigate a variety of programs that use the alpine environment their outcomes and impacts. An examination of personal behaviour styles and leadership skills will be explored.
