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Unit of Study HLTH2003 - Exercise and Sport Assessment (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

  • Unit type

    UG Coursework Unit

  • Credit points

    12

  • Faculty/College

    Faculty of Health

  • Placement

    No

  • Enrolment information

    Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time.

Unit description

Develops practical skills in exercise and sport assessment in alignment with the scope of practice of an Accredited Exercise Scientist. Students learn to conduct comprehensive initial client consultations to determine individual client needs. Students will design, deliver and interpret a range of exercise and sport assessments during laboratory classes to assess fitness qualities. The unit has a strong focus on effective practitioner-client communication to develop rapport with a client, to provide clear instructions and to create a positive atmosphere during exercise and sport assessment, and to communicate results in a safe and effective manner. 

Unit content

1. Initial client consultation
2. Cardiorespiratory endurance assessment
3. Strength and power assessment
4. Speed and agility assessment
5. VO2max and lactate threshold assessment
6. Exercise assessment for specific populations and sports

 

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term2
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

perform a comprehensive initial client consultation that is inclusive to the needs of the individual

design appropriate exercise and sport assessment protocols and evaluate their risks for healthy individuals

deliver safe and effective sport and exercise assessments suitable for healthy individuals

interpret exercise and sport assessment results and communicate those results to a client

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • Hard copies available on “open reserve” at the SCU library at all campuses. This ensures as many students as possible can access the texts. Students can also request a chapter scan (10%). Hardcopy and e-book available to purchase at https://www.elsevierhealth.com.au/essas-student-manual-for-exercise-prescription-delivery-and-adherence-9780729542708.html and https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9780729586573?role=student or available through Booktopia: Coombes J, Burton NW and Beckman EM, 2022, ESSA’s student manual for exercise prescription, delivery and adherence, Elsevier, Australia.
  • Hard copies available on “open reserve” at the SCU library at all campuses. This ensures as many students as possible can access the texts. Students can also request a chapter scan (10%). Hardcopy and e-book available to purchase at https://www.elsevierhealth.com.au/essas-student-manual-for-health-exercise-and-sport-assessment-9780729542692.html or available through Booktopia: Coombes JS and Skinner TL, 2022, ESSA's student manual for health, exercise and sport assessment, 2nd edn, Elsevier, Australia.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • No prescribed resources/equipment.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.