Courses & Units
Physical Activity and Health CXA210
Launceston
Introduction
This unit introduces students to the importance of physical activity for good health. Students will learn about the far-reaching effect of various types of physical activity on personal health, and the connection between inactivity and diseases and conditions (such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular disease). Ways to incorporate and optimise regular physical activity into the lifestyle of individuals, communities and populations will be explored in depth. The unit will draw on aspects of physiology, health promotion, behaviour change, and information technology.
Summary
| Unit name | Physical Activity and Health |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA210 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Greig Watson |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2 | Domestic Full Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 061399 | $993.00 | $993.00 | not applicable | $2,402.00 |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA103
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 8 hours individual study weekly 2-hour tutorial weekly (13 weeks) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Work Book (min. 2500 words, 40%), Mid-Semester Test - online, open-book (90 mins, 20%), Final Exam - online, open-book (180 mins, 40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
|---|---|
| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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