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SP1001 - Science and Practice of Sport and Exercise
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4 |
Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
Open to all JCU students
This subject provides an introduction to the various subdisciplines of sport and exercise
science including motor behaviour, biomechanics, exercise physiology and sport psychology.
The subject will also cover the importance of physical activity, historical and social
aspects of physical activity, professional issues in sport and exercise science and
an introduction to exercise programming and energy systems.
Learning Outcomes
- explain the nature and scope of sport and exercise professions;
- describe the structural, physiological and motor development changes across the lifespan
and the effects of exercise on these changes;
- describe the physical, physiological and psychological benefits of sport and exercise
in terms of general health across the lifespan;
- describe the basic principles of health and physical assessments, sport and exercise
testing and programming.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Examination - In class - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Participation > Class participation - (%) - Individual
- Written > Educational resource - (20%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application
of any penalties such as late penalties; participate in at least 80% of scheduled
practical classes.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
|
BM1200 |
Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.