Exercise for Health and Fitness

Abstract

Health and wellness are enhanced through participation in regular physical activity and improved fitness. In this subject, students will develop their capacity to plan and deliver safe and effective exercise programs to achieve fundamental health and fitness outcomes. Students will examine concepts of health and wellness, define and distinguish between physical activity and exercise, and explore the health-related components of fitness. Communication with clients, collaborative goals, health screening and risk appraisals are key areas of study. Students will develop practical skills for various fitness modalities and exercise instruction for both individuals and groups.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Concepts of health, wellness, physical activity, exercise and quality of life;Health-related components of fitness;Benefits and risks of participation in physical activity and exercise;Factors affecting health and fitness;Client evaluations, determining needs and establishing goals;Exercise pre-screening and risk appraisal;Principles of exercise programming and acute training … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject will cover the following topics:

Concepts of health, wellness, physical activity, exercise and quality of life;
Health-related components of fitness;
Benefits and risks of participation in physical activity and exercise;
Factors affecting health and fitness;
Client evaluations, determining needs and establishing goals;
Exercise pre-screening and risk appraisal;
Principles of exercise programming and acute training variables;
Exercise modalities, techniques and equipment;
Developing and communicating client-centred exercise programs to achieve targeted fitness outcomes;
Exercise delivery and instruction for individual and group exercise; and
Client monitoring.

Assessment items

1. Programme Design

2. Practical Test

3. Final Examination

Enrolment restrictions

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Sports Media)
Bachelor of Education (K-12)
Diploma of Exercise Studies
Undergraduate Certificate in Exercise Studies

OR as approved by the Course Director

Incompatible

Learning activities

Intensive School

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Students attending compulsory intensive schools on Charles Sturt campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.

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