Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

Students gain an appreciation of physical activity and wellness across a lifespan. The students learn about strategies to engage people in physical activity and health promoting behaviours across the lifespan, including behaviour modification techniques, theories of activity adherence and principles/types of fitness and health education programs. A large component of this unit is student centered, with a requirement being to reflect on their current lifestyle and discuss its implications for their future wellbeing. The unit includes practical experience in a range of lifespan physical activities.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of the relationships between physical activity, nutrition, stress management techniques and health;
• experience a range of lifespan physical activities including yoga, Swiss ball training, circuit and resistance training, running and flexibility training;
• utilise the Stage of Change Model to modify their own behavior;
• evaluate different methods of physical activity measurement;
• understand and use terms such as heart rate reserve, threshold of training, and repetition maximum in the correct context;
• summarise and understand the current participatory patterns of the general population in sport and physical activity while reflecting on their own participation behaviours.

Assessment

Assessment Task 1: 50% (2000 words)
Assessment Task 2: 50% (2000 words equivalent)
Attendance is required at practical/laboratory/tutorial classes.

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Laura Alfrey

Contact hours

3 hours per week