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SP1011 - Physical Activity for Health
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4 |
Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
This subject will explore the relationships between physical activity, sedentary behaviour
and health. Students will explore the prevalence of chronic disease in Australia and
the impact of physical activity on health and development. Students will apply population
level health recommendations for physical activity to the general population and to
populations at risk of participating in insufficient levels of physical activity.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify populations at risk of insufficient physical activity or sedentary behaviour,
and identify agencies involved in the promotion of physical activity;
- Summarise population level recommendations for optimising physical activity and reducing
sedentary behaviour;
- Describe the prevalence of chronic conditions in Australia and the benefits of optimising
physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour in terms of general health and
the prevention and management of chronic conditions across the lifespan;
- Describe the structural, physiological and motor development changes across the lifespan
and summarise the effects of physical activity on these changes.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (15%) - Individual
- Participation > Class participation - (%) - Individual
- Written > Educational resource - (25%) - 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:
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SP1001 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Denise Turner. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 22 hours lectures
- 8 hours workshops
- 14 hours specialised
- assessment and self-directed study
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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.