HSE212 - Physical Activity Promotion and Evaluation
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
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| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Anthony Walsh |
| Campus contact: | Burwood: TBC |
| Prerequisite: | HSE111 or HSE203 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 1 hour learning module presentation each week (conducted online) |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 1 x 1 hour learning module presentation each week (conducted online) |
| 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 provides students with an understanding of the processes involved in planning, implementing and evaluating physical activity promotion programs. A range of settings, including workplaces, schools, and general practice, and a range of approaches including mass-media, sponsorship, policy and environment change are considered. Students will gain skills in developing an evidence-based program and in using a variety of methods to evaluate its effectiveness. Students will also develop a plan for a career in physical activity and health.
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) |
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| ULO1 | Explain, discuss and apply theories and concepts relating to physical activity, sedentary behaviour, health, program design and evaluation. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Interpret evidence to develop and inform a rationale for promoting physical activity, and/or reducing sedentary behaviour, and design and evaluate an evidence-based physical activity intervention. | GLO2: Communication |
| ULO3 | Source and critically appraise evidence relevant to physical activity promotion and evaluation, evaluating the limitations and strengths of evidence. | GLO3: Digital literacy |
| ULO4 | Identify, analyse and reflect on the fields of physical activity, exercise, sport and health, and develop a plan to enhance graduate employability. | GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO5 | Interact and collaborate with team members to develop and maintain productive professional relationships and complete tasks and final project to the required standard. | GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO6 | Discuss and select strategies in intervention design which improve uptake of physical activity initiatives among marginalised groups, including Australian Indigenous people. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
Trimester 1:| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Group written assessment: Part A - Plan: Community grant application Part B - Final: Community grant application | Part A: 800 words per group Part B: 1000 words per group member | Part A: 10% Part B: 40% Total: 50% |
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| Assessment 2: Individual written task: Professional experience plan | 1000 words | 20% |
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| Assessment 3: Examination | 90 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.
Learning resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
Unit Fee Information
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