Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

In this unit students will analyse health and wellbeing, exercise programming and prescription and the principles of leadership within a fitness context.

Objectives

At the end of this unit, students should be able to:

1. gain opportunities to utilise correct terminology related to health concepts, anatomy, physiology and exercise;
2. develop safe exercise and fitness leadership skills; apply theoretical concepts related to exercise programming and prescription for a variety of different groups;
3. gain new insights into future orientations for health, wellbeing and fitness within education.

Assessment

Assessment task 1: Practical peer leadership task: (1,500 words or equivalent, 40%)
Assessment task 2: Examination: (2,500 words or equivalent,60%)

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Rosemary Bennett

Contact hours

2 hours per week