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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.
This unit provides coverage of human growth and development throughout the lifespan as it relates to movement of the body. The content emphasises typical aspects as well as the unique problems and needs of each age and stage of development. It focuses on the physical, cognitive, motor and affective characteristics of the individual from the prenatal period through to late adulthood as they relate to exercise and sport. In addition, students will develop key skills in communication, conflict resolution, academic writing, and cultural reflexivity to support their understanding and engagement with diverse populations across the lifespan.
Online Students will be required to participate in 2 x laboratory sessions conducted at the Joondalup Campus during the semester. Please see timetable for dates and times.
This unit was previously coded SPS1525
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU's LMS
| City Campus | Joondalup | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour lab | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students attend workshops to develop their fundamental written and oral communication skills and build competence in researching academic literature. Conflict resolution, negotiating skills, critical thinking, referencing library skills, academic writing form significant learning components of this unit. The workshops also cover cultural awareness including Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competence and ESSA accreditation framework to support career development.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
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 information 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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Group Project on Issues in Human Growth and Development | 20% |
| Project | Analysis and Teaching of Fundamental Movement Skills | 10% |
| Examination | End of Semester Examination | 50% |
| Laboratory Work | Portfolio of lab activities | 20% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Group Project on Issues in Human Growth and Development | 20% |
| Project | Analysis and Teaching of Fundamental Movement Skills | 10% |
| Examination | End of Semester Examination | 50% |
| Laboratory Work | Portfolio of lab activities | 20% |
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.
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. Informal vivas may be conducted as part of an assessment task, where staff require further information to confirm the learning outcomes have been met. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
Integrity is a core value at Edith Cowan University, and it is expected that ECU students complete their assessment tasks honestly and with acknowledgement of other people's work as well as any generative artificial intelligence tools that may have been used. This means that assessment tasks must be completed individually (unless it is an authorised group assessment task) and any sources used must be referenced.
Breaches of academic integrity can include:
Serious outcomes may be imposed if a student is found to have committed one of these breaches, up to and including expulsion from the University for repeated or serious acts.
ECU's policies and more information about academic integrity can be found on the student academic integrity website.
All commencing ECU students are required to complete the Academic Integrity Module.
In some circumstances, Students may apply to their Unit Coordinator to extend the due date of their Assessment Task(s) in accordance with ECU's Assessment Procedure - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000001386.
Students may apply for Special Consideration in respect of a final unit grade, where their achievement was affected by Exceptional Circumstances as set out in the Assessment Procedure - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000003318.
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