James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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SP2200 - Exercise and Sports Testing
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Prerequisites: | SP1001 AND (BM1061 OR MH1061) AND (BM1062 OR MH1062) |
| Administered by: | College of Healthcare Sciences (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- This subject will provide the physiological basis, practical skills and scientific knowledge necessary to evaluate metabolic responses, sport, physical fitness and health outcomes in laboratory and field settings when undertaking exercise and sports testing.
Learning Outcomes
- explain and apply the principles for physiological testing procedures that are relevant for sport, fitness and health for all populations
- construct and administer physiological testing sessions in a laboratory and/or field setting
- interpret scientific results of exercise and sports testing assessments
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination - In class - (40%) - Individual
- Written - Examination-in class - ECG tracing analysis - (10%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (50%) - Individual
Note that 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.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties; pass all skill competencies within the practical exams.
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Mar 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Anthony Leicht |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Glen Deakin Professor Anthony Leicht |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Mar 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 21 Feb 2022 to Friday, 17 Jun 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Anthony Leicht |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Glen Deakin DR Jonathan Connor Professor Anthony Leicht |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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