EDF3093 Advanced sport and exercise science
Faculty of Education
EDF3093 Advanced sport and exercise science is a 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education. It isn't offered in 2021. It needs EDF1075.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF3093
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF3093
No unit lists EDF3093 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in one of:
D3001 Bachelor of Education (Hons)
D3002 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts
D3004 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Music
D3005 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Science
D3006 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Fine Art
D3007 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Business
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Overview
This unit extends upon foundational knowledge obtained within the discipline sequence. You will analyse sporting and physical activities from a physiological and sociocultural perspective. You will draw on data to inform the application of relevant training principles and methods to improve performance within physical activity according to individual and/or club goals. The unit develops your ability to critically apply knowledge and deploy skills to evaluate needs, prescribe exercise and monitor performance relative to those needs. In doing so, you will be able to design and evaluate an effective training program. You will participate in a variety of practical sessions in order to gain a first-hand appreciation of the exercise programing process. The unit utilises intensive workshops and online content to provide practical and theoretical foundations that develop essential skills and knowledge.
Offerings in 2021
The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for EDF3093.
Assessment
- Exploration of a sport and exercise science practice (2400 words or equivalent)60%
- Progressive content assessment (2 hours and 10 minutes)40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
collect and analyse data to determine the major fitness components, the factors that affect them, and energy systems used in a variety of sporting and physical activities
- 2
consider the needs of the individual and other socio-cultural factors when conducting valid and reliable assessment of fitness using ethical protocols
- 3
design a training program targeting particular performance/athlete/learner goals
- 4
creatively and effectively integrate information and communication technologies in evaluating, programing and monitoring training
- 5
demonstrate familiarity with laboratory and field-based practices associated with evaluation, monitoring and execution of sporting, performance, rehabilitation and health-related exercise
- 6
critique and challenge a range of practices related to sport and exercise science.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours per teaching period which may include:
- on average 24 contact hours of scheduled activities which may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement; and
- 120 hours of self-directed/independent study to make up the minimum required hours
For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.
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
EDF3093 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF3093?
You need EDF1075 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is EDF3093 offered?
EDF3093 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
How much work is EDF3093?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF3093 have an exam?
No. EDF3093 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF3093?
EDF3093 is part of Primary and secondary health and physical education; and Secondary health and physical education.