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7669 (v.5) Physical Activity and Health 288
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
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1644 (v.7) Human Biology 134 or any previous version
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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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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. |
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: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | 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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