Courses & Units
Physical Activity and Health CXA210
Introduction
This unit introduces students to the importance of physical activity for good health across the lifespan. 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 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Kate Edwards |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
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 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe causal mechanisms for the effects of physical activity and inactivity on health and disease conditions.
- Examine personal, social, environmental and political determinants that contribute to active and inactive lifestyles.
- Review and suggest strategies to promote and provide physical activity for a variety of people in a variety of settings (e.g. communities, schools and workplaces).
- Research published literature in physical activity and health for different topics.
- Communicate in writing using language and terminologies specific to physical activity and health topics.
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA103Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Tutorial – 2 hours (weekly) Individual study – 8 hours (weekly) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Mid-Semester Test (20%)|Examination (40%)|Workbook (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need the following text which is provided free as an ebook via the following link |
|---|---|
| Recommended | • Bouchard, C., Blair, S., Haskell, W.L. Physical Activity and Health. 2012. Human Kinetics. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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