HSE103 - Exercise Prescription and Delivery
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Troy Castricum |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H343 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, H353 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science - Advanced (Honours), D394 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management), D333 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science and M320 Bachelor of Sport Development |
| Campus contact: | Waurn Ponds (Geelong): Kris Hinck |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | HSE010 |
| Incompatible with: | HSE301 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x online module per week (2-3 hours each) |
| In-person attendance requirements: | Students are required to attend either the Melbourne (Burwood) or Geelong (Waurn Ponds) campus during their scheduled week 11 Practical Laboratory to complete Assessment task 2: MCQ and Short Answer Test, and the End of Unit Assessment period to complete Assessment task 3: Practical examination. |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
This unit examines the foundational theory and practice of exercise assessment, prescription, and delivery in a health and fitness context. Students will learn the role of an Exercise Scientist in preparing for and delivering aerobic, resistance, and flexibility exercise, and apply this knowledge into practice.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Apply key communication, demonstration, motivation, and safety principles during exercise delivery. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Explain and analyse a range of health and fitness assessments relevant for apparently healthy individuals. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Explain and apply the principles of exercise assessment and prescription for apparently healthy individuals. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Critically evaluate and resolve practical and ethical issues associated with the provision of exercise and sport science practice to a diverse range of clients. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Explain and apply the roles of an Exercise Scientist for a diverse range of clients in professional practice scenarios. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Part a): Written health assessment and feedback video Part b) Written health assessment and program start | Part a) 300 words plus 2-minute video Part b) 800 words | Total 40%: Part a) 15% Part b) 25% |
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| Assessment 2: MCQ and Short Answer Test | 2 hour | 30% |
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| Assessment 3: Examination | 30 minutes | 30% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
- Must pass Assessment Task 3: Examination
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for HSE103 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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