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Health & Physical Activity ESP114

Introduction

The aim of this unit is to equip you with the knowledge and ability to design and implement health and wellbeing programs for a range of populations with varying health and fitness goals. This unit will cover modules incorporating professionalism and safety in educational environments, fitness instruction and health testing, providing nutritional information, working with special populations, and fundamental skill analysis. Health and Physical Activity provides a foundation for you to develop the skills required to work as a health and fitness professional in several different contexts.

Summary

Unit name Health & Physical Activity
Unit code ESP114
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Arts, Law and Education
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Mr Thomas Hartley
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 On-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
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International students
Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 26/2/2024 22/3/2024 15/4/2024 2/6/2024

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Learning Outcomes

  • explain fitness knowledge and understanding through health screening, health assessment, and gym programming.
  • demonstrate understanding of how to work effectively in sport and recreation environments, through the application occupational health and safety policies.
  • provide healthy eating information in accordance with recommended guidelines to a broad audience.
  • develop and apply an awareness of specific populations to exercise delivery.
  • plan and deliver group exercise to broad populations.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
070199 $555.00 $555.00 not applicable $2,324.00

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On Campus: 
Weekly face-to-face workshops or equivalent (1 hour) and weekly face-to-face tutorials (2 hours)
 

AssessmentCore Fitness and Exercise Proficiencies (30%)|Physical Literacy Skill Analysis and Plan (35%)|Program Design and Instruction (35%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Recommended

The following readings are extra resources that may guide your further study. All required readings will be supplied within your MyLO Course. 

Attridge, T., & Felice, M. (2007). Fitness trainer essentials: For the personal trainer. Australia: Pearson Education.
Bushman, B. (2011). ACSM’s complete guide to fitness & health. USA. Human Kinetics.
Egger, G., Champion, N., & Bolton, A. (1998). The fitness leader’s handbook (4th ed.). Australia: Kangaroo Press.
Heyward, V. (2010). Advanced fitness assessment and exercise prescription. USA: Human Kinetics.
Hopper, C., Fisher, B., & Munoz, K. (2008). Physical activity and nutrition for health. USA: Human Kinetics.
Lee, R., McAlexander, K., & Banda, J. (2011). Reversing the obesogenic environment. USA: Human Kinetics.
Ludovici-Connolly, A. M. (2010). Winning health promotion strategies. USA: Human Kinetics.
Lynch, A., Elmore, B., & Morgan, T. (2012). Choosing health. California, USA: Pearson Education.
Marchese, R., & Hill, A. (2011). The essential guide to fitness: For the fitness instructor (2nd ed). Australia: Pearson Education.
Rahl, R. L. (2010). Physical activity and health guidelines: Recommendations for various ages, fitness levels, and conditions from 57 authoritative sources. USA: Human Kinetics.
Thompson, J., & Manore, M. (2005). Nutrition: An applied approach. San Francisco, California: Pearson Education.
University of Tasmania (2015). APA 7th edition. In Referencing guide. Retrieved from https://utas.libguides.com/referencing/APA7th

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