EDF1075 Biophysical foundations of health and physical education
Faculty of Education
EDF1075 Biophysical foundations of health and physical education is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 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.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite
Must be enrolled in a course owned by the Faculty of Education
Overview
This unit introduces you to the biophysical - foundations of health and physical education. You will learn about the major biophysical sub-disciplines including functional human anatomy, exercise physiology, - and biomechanics. 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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Laboratory tasks (1600 words or equivalent)Exercise40%
- Final examination (2 hours and 10 minutes, 2400 words or equivalent)Examination60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
discuss the biophysical factors that shape individual and community health and wellbeing and physical activity
- 2
articulate important biophysical theory and content knowledge
- 3
acquire and apply skills associated with the biophysical sub-discipline in physical activity and health contexts
- 4
demonstrate familiarity with the appropriate use of specialist equipment commonly used in the biophysical context
- 5
analyse how varied and changing personal and contextual factors impact the biophysical and subsequent opportunities for health and physical activity.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
• 24 hours of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and
• the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Where it fits
EDF1075 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Lisa Young
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Lisa Young
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF1075?
EDF1075 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF1075?
EDF1075 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF3093.
When is EDF1075 offered?
In 2026, 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.
Does EDF1075 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include EDF1075?
EDF1075 is part of Primary and secondary health and physical education; and Secondary health and physical education.