Launceston
Introduction
This unit teaches students how to competently and safely plan, conduct and adapt, where necessary, health and exercise assessments based on best practice criteria. Students will also learn how to interpret the results of assessments and communicate findings to the client and, where relevant, other health professionals.
Summary
| Unit name | Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment |
| Unit code | CXA234 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Emma Zadow |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Use common laboratory/field based health and exercise equipment accurately and safely for assessment purposes
- Perform common laboratory/field based health and exercise assessments under varied conditions
- Analyse information from common laboratory/field based health and exercise assessments with reference to relevant scientific literature
- Explain assessment findings to varied audiences using verbal and written communication modes
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CXA237Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Laboratory (2hrs x weekly), Independent Learning (2-4hrs x weekly) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Online Theory Test (10%)|Online Theory Test (10%)|Client Pre-Exercise Screening & Fitness Assessment (40%)|Client report, rationale and referral (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
ESSA’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment (Coombes and Skinner 2014) Elsevier: ISBN 9780729581424 |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 4th Edition with Web Resource Author: NSCA-National Strength and Conditioning Association ISBN: 9781492501626 |
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