7669 (v.5) Physical Activity and Health 288

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Area:	School of Public Health
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	1643 (v.6) Human Biology 133 or any previous version AND 1644 (v.7) Human Biology 134 or any previous version
Syllabus:	An introduction to the principles of physical fitness, the physiological effects of activity and methods of assessment of fitness. An examination of the contribution of physical activity to the maintenance of health - the principles of, running, swimming, circuit training and the characteristics of community and worksite activity programmes.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Discuss the principles of physical fitness, and its contribution to health. Describe the body's physiological responses to exercise. Discuss the factors which necessitate individualisation of physical fitness programmes. Develop a personal aerobic physical fitness programme. Describe characteristics of community and worksite exercise programmes. Describe and discuss the barriers to increasing exercise participation. Identify and evaluate community based strategies to increase physical activity. Conduct a fitness test. Understand the relationship between body composition and exercise. Develop a strength training programme.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Mc Ardle, Katch and Katch, (1996), Exercise Physiology - Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance. Astrand P.L. and Rodahl L., (1977), Textbook of Work Physiology, NY, McGraw-Hill. Cooper K.H., (1970), The New Aerobics, NY, Bantam Books. Cooper K.H., (1982), The Aerobics Program for Total Well-Being, NY, M Evans and Co. Fix J.F., (1977), The Complete Book of Running, NY, Random House. Fox E.L. and Mathews D.K., (1986), The Physiological Basis of Physical Education and Athletics, NY, Saunders. Getchell B.,(1983), Physical fitness, A Way of Life, 3rd ed., NY, John Wiley and Sons. Marley W.P., (1982), Health and Physical Fitness - Taking Charge of Your Health, NY, Saunders. Reilly T., (1981), Sports Fitness and Sports Injuries, London, Faber and Faber. Watson A.W.S., (1983), Physical Fitness and Athletic Performance - A Guide for Students, Athletes and Coaches, NY, Longman.
Unit Texts:	Wilmore J.H. and Costill D.L., (1994), Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Human Kinetics. Physical Activity and Health 288 Laboratory Manual, 1998 Edition, Bentley, Curtin University of Technology.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Mid Semester Test 30%, Practical Component (Prac. test and lab write ups) 20%, Final Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y   Y