School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Foundations of Fitness and Training
  • Unit Code

    SPS1111
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Oliver BARLEY

Description

This unit focuses on two aspects of exercise prescription. Both the basic principles of exercise programing and the competencies required in fitness appraisal will be conducted in a lecture and laboratory series.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Students are to attend practical laboratories on the Joondalup campus for this unit.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SPS1104

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Select and conduct appropriate protocols for safe and effective health, exercise, and sport-related assessments.
  2. Differentiate between the diverse programing needs of individuals from different populations, addressing challenges in cardiorespiratory training activity.
  3. Describe the scientific rational, purpose, assumptions, and limitations of commonly-used assessments.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of equipment, proper use, and correct form used in typical exercises to maintain a safe training environment.

Unit Content

  1. Exercise program design for apparently healthy and low risk individuals.
  2. Theoretical bases of exercise programing which covers such topics as the benefits of exercise, principles of training, periodisation of training, and flexibility, warm-up and cool-down.
  3. Theoretical basis of fitness testing and practical involvement in a range of fitness tests. These include anthropometric measurements, body composition, blood pressure, heart rate, flexibility, cardiorespiratory fitness and anaerobic power and capacity.
  4. Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and membership of relevant industry-related associations.
  5. Pre-participation evaluation of the client/athlete using appropriate instruments such as PAR-Q tests, Adult Pre-exercise Screening System (APSS), ACSM coronary artery disease risk factor thresholds and risk stratification, lifestyle and health questionnaires, and health and fitness batteries.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, performance laboratories and tutorials.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Laboratory WorkLaboratory Assessment 15%
TestMid-semester Test35%
ExaminationFinal Examination35%
ProjectFitness Training Project15%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
Laboratory WorkLaboratory Assessment15%
Test Mid-semester Test35%
ExaminationFinal Examination35%
ProjectFitness Training Project15%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Foundations of Fitness and Training
  • Unit Code

    SPS1111
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Oliver BARLEY

Description

This unit focuses on two aspects of exercise prescription - the basic principles of exercise programing and the competencies required in fitness appraisal. Students will address these in a lecture and laboratory series.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Students are to attend practical laboratories on the Joondalup campus for this unit.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SPS1104

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Select and conduct appropriate protocols for safe and effective health, exercise, and sport-related assessments.
  2. Differentiate between the programing needs of diverse individuals from different socio-cultural backgrounds, addressing challenges in cardiorespiratory training activity.
  3. Describe the scientific rational, purpose, assumptions, and limitations of commonly-used assessments.
  4. Demonstrate effective use of equipment and correct form used in typical exercises to maintain a safe training environment.

Unit Content

  1. Exercise program design for apparently healthy and low risk individuals.
  2. Theoretical bases of exercise programing which covers such topics as the benefits of exercise, principles of training, periodisation of training, and flexibility, warm-up and cool-down.
  3. Theoretical basis of fitness testing and practical involvement in a range of fitness tests. These include anthropometric measurements, body composition, blood pressure, heart rate, flexibility, cardiorespiratory fitness and anaerobic power and capacity.
  4. Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and membership of relevant industry-related associations.
  5. Pre-participation evaluation of the client/athlete using appropriate instruments such as PAR-Q tests, Adult Pre-exercise Screening System (APSS), ACSM coronary artery disease risk factor thresholds and risk stratification, lifestyle and health questionnaires, and health and fitness batteries.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 2 hour labNot Offered3 x 5 hour lab
Semester 213 x 2 hour lectureNot Offered13 x 2 hour lecture

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Laboratory WorkLaboratory Assessment 15%
TestMid-semester Test35%
ExaminationFinal Examination35%
ProjectFitness Training Project15%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
Laboratory WorkLaboratory Assessment15%
Test Mid-semester Test35%
ExaminationFinal Examination35%
ProjectFitness Training Project15%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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