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SP2006:03

Exercise Testing and Prescription for Health

Townsville

HECS Band 1

26 hours lectures, 26 hours practicals/tutorials. Semester 1.

Available to level 2 sport and exercise science students, physical education students and other students.

Staff:

Dr A Leicht.

This subject is designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary for effective evaluation of fitness and health in laboratory and field settings. Further, this subject is designed to examine the beneficial effects of exercise and sport on health, chronic conditions and disease.

Learning Objectives:

to demonstrate an understanding of several human chronic conditions and diseases;

to demonstrate familiarity with testing procedures of fitness and health for all populations;

to demonstrate an ability to construct and administer testing sessions;

to interpret results of fitness and health assessments and advise on the health benefits of exercise and sport to all populations.

Assessment by on-course assignments (50%); end-of-semester examination (50%).