Abstract

Physical conditioning practices and exercise interventions are designed to promote adaptation and reduce injury risk for clients. In this subject, students will extend their knowledge of general exercise programming guidelines for health and fitness, develop their capacity to evaluate exercise capacities, and design and implement training interventions to achieve specific … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: Concepts of skill-related fitness and factors affecting sports performance;Athletic needs analysis and prehabilitation;Functional movement screening and corrective exercise;Exercise and fitness assessments for athletes;Correct use and calibration of exercise equipment;Training techniques for developing: Speed and agility;Aerobic capacity and endurance;Hypertrophy, strength and power; andBalance, stability … For more content click the Read More button below. Periodisation strategies;Training program implementation and yearly planning;Monitoring athletes and training loads;Designing sport-specific exercise prescriptions for individuals and teams;Rehabilitation and return from injury; andProgram evaluation.

Assessment items

1. Practical Assessment

2. Training Program & Performance Assessment

3. Final Examination

4. Practical Attendance and Engagement

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
identify and use a variety of methods and equipment to determine individual needs and screen for movement dysfunction;
2.
evaluate physiological capacities, interpret data obtained and communicate findings to athletes and coaches;
3.
design and implement long term, periodised training programs to enhance physical conditioning and performance and reduce injury risk;
4.
monitor, evaluate and modify exercise training programs to maximise physiological adaptation and performance; and
5.
prescribe exercise to maintain physical conditioning and support rehabilitation following injury and develop criteria for safe return to activity.

Assumed knowledge

EHR221: Exercise for Health and Fitness

Enrolment restrictions

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Bachelor of Health Science (Food and Nutrition)
Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition
Diploma of Exercise Studies

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.