EDP2204

Fitness leadership

Lecturer-in-charge to be advised

8 points
* 4 hours per week
* Second semester
* Peninsula
* Prerequisites: Either EDP1203 or EDP1204

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have developed knowledge and understanding of posture, back care and potentially harmful exercises; exercise prescription; fitness evaluation; resistance training; principles of instruction. Students should be able to demonstrate skills in structuring an exercise to music class; musicality and phrasing when choreographing exercises to music; and demonstrate correct exercise technique. Students should also have developed a positive attitude to the learning area relating to increased feelings of competence and confidence.

Synopsis This subject follows on from exercise physiology. The subject aims to increase students' knowledge and understanding of exercise programming and prescription; introduce students to principles of instruction in fitness classes.

Assessment Practical assessment of exercise leadership: 40%
* Examination: 60%

Recommended texts

Egger G and Champion N The fitness leaders' exercise bible 2nd edn, Kangaroo Press, 1989
Egger G and Champion N The fitness leaders' handbook 3rd edn, Kangaroo Press, 1990