James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2018

SP1001 - Science and Practice of Physical Activity

Credit points: 03
Year: 2018
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Healthcare Sciences

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

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
BM1200

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2018
Coordinator: Mr Wade Sinclair
Lecturers: Mr Wade Sinclair, Miss Kelly Sinclair.
Contact hours:
  • 22 hours lectures
  • 22 hours practicals
  • 2 hours clinical placement
Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (20%); quizzes or tests (10%); assignments (20%).

Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2018
Coordinator: Mr Wade Sinclair
Lecturers: Mr Wade Sinclair, Miss Kelly Sinclair.
Contact hours:
  • 22 hours lectures
  • 22 hours practicals
  • 2 hours clinical placement
Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (20%); quizzes or tests (10%); assignments (20%).

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.