234214

Exercise Prescription

A study of prescribing exercise and physical activity for the general population.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

234214

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

200-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Sport and Exercise Science

Course planning information

Course notes

To pass the course attendance at all laboratory classes is compulsory. All assessments must be completed.

Prerequisite courses

Complete first
(214166 or 234111) and (214272 or 234213)

You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.

Restrictions

Similar content
214271, 234212

You cannot enrol in this course if you have passed (or are enrolled in) any of the course(s) above as these courses have similar content or content at a higher level.

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Explain how the role of training principles are applicable to prescribing exercise programmes and physical activity.
  • 2 Critically evaluate how exercise and lifestyle modifications can affect health, activity and weight management.
  • 3 Calculate training intensities and interpret test results for exercise prescription.
  • 4 Design exercise programmes for the general population.
  • 5 Discuss corrective exercise strategies to improve movement impairments.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Test 1 2 10%
Written Assignment 1 2 3 4 25%
Test 3 10%
Written Assignment 5 10%
Exam (centrally scheduled) 1 2 3 4 5 45%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

Textbooks can change. We recommend you wait until at least seven weeks before the semester starts to buy your textbooks.

Highly recommended

ACSM'S RESOURCE MANUAL FOR GUIDELINES FOR EXERCISE TESTING & PRESCRIPTION

Author
ACSM
ISBN
9781609139568
Edition
7TH
Publisher
WALTERS KLUWER, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS.

ADVANCED FITNESS ASSESSMENT AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION.

Author
HEYWARD, V.H.
ISBN
9781492561347
Edition
8TH
Publisher
CHAMPAIGN, IL: HUMAN KINETICS.

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