James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

SP1001 - Science and Practice of Physical Activity

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: Sch Public Health,Trop Medicine&Rehabilitation Sc

Open to all JCU students

This subject provides an introduction to the various subdisciplines of sport and exercise science including motor behaviour, biomechanics, exercise physiology and sport psychology. The subject will also cover the importance of physical activity, historical and social aspects of physical activity, professional issues in sport and exercise science and an introduction to exercise programming and energy systems.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
BM1200

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Coord/Lect: Mr Wade Sinclair.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 24 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); other exams (30%); assignments (30%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 25-Mar-2010
    Coordinator: Mr Wade Sinclair
    Lecturers: Mr Wade Sinclair, Dr Glen Deakin.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 24 hours practicals
      Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); other exams (30%); assignments (30%).

      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.