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13184 (v.2) Physical Activity and Health 692
Area: | School of Public Health |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Practical: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Exercise and Australian population. Energy systems and the physiological response. Principles of exercise programming. Fitness assessment. Programming for aerobic conditioning, strength-resistance training, and flexibility. Nutrition, exercise and weightcontrol. Motivation and relapse strategies. Exercise myths and fallacies. Exercise programs in practical settings and for special populations. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Outline where physical activity fits into the new public health. Outline recent targets and goals for physical activity in Australia and overseas. List the health benefits of regular physical activity. Discuss principles and prescription of physical activity for different groups. Show the steps involved in promoting a physical activity initiative. Identify strategies, barriers and enablers for different target groups and settings. State examples of national, state and local physical activity programs in Australia. Plan, implement and evaluate a physical activity program in your community. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Bauman A., Bellow B., Booth M., Hahn A, Stoker L. and Thomas M., (1996), Towards Best Practice for the Promotion of Physical Activity in Areas of NSW, NSW Health Dept, Centre for Disease Prevention and Health. Commonwealth Department for Aged Care, (1999), National Physical Activity Guidelines for Australians. Dishman R.K., (1994), Exercise Adherance - It's Impact on Public Health, Illinois, Human Kinetics. National Heart and Medical Research Council, (1997), Acting on Australia's Weight - A Strategic Plan for the Prevention of Overweight and Obesity, Canberra, Australian Govt Publishing Service. National Physical Activity, Sport and Health Confernece, (1997), Issues, Directions and Strategies from Grassroots to Global, Conference papers and proceedings,Melbourne. Sallis J.F. and Owen N., (1999), Physical Activity and Behavioural Medicine, Thousand Oaks CA, Sage Publications. |
Unit Texts: | Bauman A., Bellow B., Vita P., Brown W. and Owen N., (2002), Getting Australia Active - Towards Better Practice for the Promotion of Physical Activity, Melbourne, National Public Health Partnership. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Article Review 25%, Exercise Class Review 25%, Physical Activity Proposal 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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