UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

EDF1075 Biophysical and behavioural foundations of health and physical education

Faculty of Education

EDF1075 Biophysical and behavioural foundations of health and physical education is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 1
Peninsula
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before EDF1075

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

  • EDF1172Biophysical and behavioural foundations of health and physical education

After EDF1075

1 unit list EDF1075 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Overview

This unit introduces you to the biophysical and behavioural foundations of health and physical education. You will learn about the major biophysical sub-disciplines including functional human anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition and behavioural psychology. You explore the role these have played in shaping contemporary practices within the health and physical education discipline. You will learn how the biophysical elements interact with social, cultural and environmental factors to influence healthy and physically active lives. You develop your understanding of the discipline areas through the application and critique of practice aimed to optimise individual potential for health and wellbeing, and the building of healthy, active communities.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterPeninsulaOn campus

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    discuss the biophysical factors that shape individual and community health and wellbeing and physical activity

  2. 2

    articulate important biophysical theory and content knowledge

  3. 3

    acquire and apply skills associated with the biophysical sub-discipline in physical activity and health contexts

  4. 4

    demonstrate familiarity with the appropriate use of specialist equipment commonly used in the biophysical context

  5. 5

    analyse how varied and changing personal and contextual factors impact the biophysical and subsequent opportunities for health and physical activity.

Workload and teaching

You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours which includes:

  • 24 contact hours comprising of lectures, tutorials, labs and online activities/engagement; and
  • 120 hours of self-directed/independent study.

Where it fits

EDF1075 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Justen O'Connor
Chief Examiners
Dr Justen O'Connor

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for EDF1075?

EDF1075 has no prerequisites.

What can I take after EDF1075?

EDF1075 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF3093.

When is EDF1075 offered?

In 2020, EDF1075 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.

How much work is EDF1075?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Which majors and minors include EDF1075?

EDF1075 is part of Primary and secondary health and physical education; and Secondary health and physical education.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Education
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Not available