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HM1061:03
Foundations of Human Movement Studies
26 hours lectures, 13 hours tutorials (an additional 13 hours practicals for human movement specialists and majors only). Semester 2 (Townsville campus); Semester 1 (Cairns campus).
Dr P Horton (Townsville campus);
Dr M DinanThompson (Cairns campus).
This subject is designed to reflect upon the disciplinary foundations that underpin the study of human movement. It will consider both the socio-cultural and the biophysical elements of the academic analysis of the whole area of human movement studies. It will serve as an introduction to the historical, sociological, philosophical and cultural foundations of human movement for the purpose of understanding the individual and social imperatives of sports, games, physical education and leisure activities. The subject will also reflect upon the significance of the anatomical, physiological, biomechanical and psychological foundations of human movement studies. A better understanding of the foundations will enhance the students' appreciation of human movement studies and how it is linked to health, physical education and sport.
recognise the need for health/physical educators and coaches to have competencies in all related foundational areas;
analyse and investigate the historical and sociological determinants of sport, health and physical education;