Course coordinator
Dr Georgia Black
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
Biophysical Development, Measurement and Assessment (BIOL1900) is an introductory course that aims to provide understanding and analysis of how humans grow and develop with a focus on exercise, health and sport. In particular, four main sub-disciplines of human movement will be examined: anatomy, exercise physiology, psychology and motor learning. In conjunction with learning the basic knowledge in lectures, throughout the course students will also measure and then assess their own biophysical data from these four areas in laboratory classes. As such, this course will allow students to develop their theoretical understanding of growth and development in exercise, sport and health while also allowing opportunities to develop practical skills.
Biophysical Development, Measurement and Assessment (BIOL1900) is an introductory unit that aims to introduce core biophysical and behavioural study areas within the field of Human Movement Sciences, with an emphasis on how humans develop and change through the lifespan, and how we can scientifically measure physical activity, the body, and performance. A developmental perspective will be applied to basic principles in anatomy, exercise physiology, motor control, psychology, and population-level physical activity and health. Students will also measure and then assess their own biophysical data in laboratory classes. As such, this unit will allow students to develop an understanding of principles in growth and development in sport, physical activity and health, while also providing opportunities to develop practical skills in measurement and data analysis.
TEACHING & LEARNING MODES
Course material are presented using online text, videos and activities, laboratory sessions.
Online Learning – Course learning resources will be available via the university online learning system (Blackboard: https://learn.uq.edu.au/). Materials are be organised into modules, designed to align with fortnightly workshops. You should work through each module in the week that it is presented, and make note of any concepts that you would like more details through the Ed discussion forum.
Practicalsﾠ– Practical classes will involve physical activity and making calculations and interpretations of the data obtained during class.
Assessments – These tasks have been chosen as tools to enhance and guide your learning as well as a way of measuring performance, and are therefore a central teaching strategy in this course. In particular, the quizzes encourage you to develop and monitor your understanding of course concepts on a regular basis.
Online Ed Discussion Board – A great way to ensure that you understand course material is to use the online discussion board component of the Blackboard site. You can post questions about online or practical content, respond to the ideas or questions of your peers, or just read the discussion threads posted by others. The course coordinator will regularly review the discussion threads to help you reach correct conclusions, but the tool is designed primarily as a means of peer-assisted learning. The list will also be moderated by the course convenor. Please be courteous and respectful of your peers.
Course requirements
Assumed background
BIOL1900 is an introductory course with no formal pre-requisites.
The course is presenting in a learning format where resources and activities are provided both online, and via lecturesﾠand laboratory sessions. Learning resources can be accessed by the universities online learning portal (Blackboard: ﾠhttps://learn.uq.edu.au/).
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
HMST1900; HM108 or 116 or 118
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Georgia Black
Guest lecturer
Dr Aisling Mulvihill
Professor John Cairney
Professor Jeff Coombes
Dr Kai Wheeler
Dr Sumeet Farwaha
Professor Timothy Carroll
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Information on Workshop Sessions Sign-on
For BIOL1900 you are required to sign-on to a Workshop group to participate in 5 Workshop sessions throughout the 13 week semester.
N.B. YOU ONLY NEED TO ATTEND 5 WORKSHOPS DURING THE COURSE OF THE SEMESTER (on alternate weeks) You must attend the Workshop class for which you are allocated.ﾠAllocation to your individual Workshop class is by the Allocate+ system, which allows you to nominate a number of preferences for times. In addition, aﾠsixth workshop (workshop 3)ﾠwill be recorded and placed online for you to complete in your own time.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to enable you to: ﾠ 1.ﾠDevelop knowledge of important principlesﾠacross the range of biophysical disciplines within the field ofﾠhuman movement studies, with an emphasis on changes through the lifespan. 2. Develop basic skills in measurement and assessment of biophysical data.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Biophysical Foundations - Explain the key basic principles of the various biophysical sub-disciplines of human movement studies
LO2.
Biophysical Foundations - Measure and analyse biophysical data across a range of biophysical disciplines using appropriate laboratory and statistical techniques
LO3.
Biophysical Foundations - Describe the relationships between sedentary behaviours and ill-health, and the physiological and psychological factors that influence people to engage in regular physical activity.
LO4.
Biophysical Foundations - Apply knowledge of how development and aging affect anatomy, physiology, psychology, motor control, cognitive and social development and physical activity - to predict changes in exercise capacity with disuse, overuse, nutrition, ageing, and motivation to engage in physical activity.
LO5.
Biophysical Foundations - Apply knowledge about common injuries or conditions associated with specific developmental and lifespan stages to the prescription and promotion of safe exercise and physical activity for children, adolescents and older adults.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Online Quizzes
|
30% (6 quizzes each worth 5%) |
Quiz 1: Week 3 - 14/03/2025 quiz link opens at 12:01am and is due by 11:59pm Quiz 2: Week 5 - 28/03/2025 quiz link opens at 12:01am and is due by 11:59pm Quiz 3: Week 7 - 11/04/2025 quiz link opens at 12:01am and is due by 11:59pm Quiz 4: Week 9 - 2/05/2025 quiz link opens at 12:01am and is due by 11:59pm Quiz 5: Week 11 - 16/05/2025 quiz link opens at 12:01am and is due by 11:59pm Quiz 6: Week 13 - 30/05/2025 quiz link opens at 12:01am and is due by 11:59pm Students can complete the quiz at any stage during the quiz opening window but will only get 20 minutes once they have started each quiz to finish. |
| Presentation | Research Review | 30% |
2/05/2025 5:00 pm |
| Examination |
End of Semester Exam
|
40% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
Assessment details
Online Quizzes
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 30% (6 quizzes each worth 5%)
- Due date
Quiz 1: Week 3 - 14/03/2025 quiz link opens at 12:01am and is due by 11:59pm
Quiz 2: Week 5 - 28/03/2025 quiz link opens at 12:01am and is due by 11:59pm
Quiz 3: Week 7 - 11/04/2025 quiz link opens at 12:01am and is due by 11:59pm
Quiz 4: Week 9 - 2/05/2025 quiz link opens at 12:01am and is due by 11:59pm
Quiz 5: Week 11 - 16/05/2025 quiz link opens at 12:01am and is due by 11:59pm
Quiz 6: Week 13 - 30/05/2025 quiz link opens at 12:01am and is due by 11:59pm
Students can complete the quiz at any stage during the quiz opening window but will only get 20 minutes once they have started each quiz to finish.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Study modules have an online quiz associated with it to be completed online. Quizzes will examine your knowledge and understanding of all materials presented in the respective Module including required readings and workshops.
There will be 10 questions to answer in each quiz.
Please make sure you check the quiz time as you must complete this between 12:30am and 11:30pm each Friday of the week a quiz is due.
Once you begin the test, you have 20 minutes to complete it.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR ATTEMPT TO THE LAST MOMENT - it is relatively common for computer problems to occur on personal systems or with the online system. It can be very difficult to document some problems, which makes it impossible for the us to take these into account.
YOU ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO START YOUR QUIZ ATTEMPT BEFORE THE DEADLINE - so that you have time to successfully resolve any problems that might occur. Marks will be awarded based on the following thresholds:
Your final grade will be calculated as follows:
- Your percent correct for each quiz will be calculated
- Each quiz contributes 5 marks to your total mark out of 100 in this course
- Your individual quiz mark will be the percent correct of the 5 marks available
- Your total mark for all the quizzes will the cumulated mark from all the individual quizzes
Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Completed online via Inspera. The link to each quiz will be made available in the Assessment tab on the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Your new quiz date and time will be determined by the course coordinator and communicated to you via your UQ student email account.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
After the submission deadline any student who has not completed the quiz without an approved extension will receive 0 for that quiz.
Research Review
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
2/05/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L05
Task description
You are required to complete a research review recorded presentation on a published scientific research article examining an area of child or adolescent development.
Your presentation should last between 5-6 minutes (If your Research Review extends beyond 6 minutes then any content after this point will not be marked).
Please only choose an article that is based on empirical evidence. That is a study where the authors have conducted a cross-sectional analysis or an intervention. Do not choose any type of review article for this assessment item.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Submission guidelines
Upload your presentation as an unlisted YouTube link.
Upload an assignment cover page with the YouTube link via the relevant Turnitin submission portal on the course Blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
End of Semester Exam
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
The final examination will be conducted in the formal examination period at the end of the semester. This assessment is an invigilated on campus exam with the student's own personal device.
The examination will assess all material presented in the course. It will be multiple choice and short answer format. Further details will be provided throughout the course.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: This grade is awarded when the summation of all marks from all assessment items completed gives a percentage of the maximum score that is between 0 and 24%. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: This grade is awarded when the summation of all marks from all assessment items completed gives a percentage of the maximum score that is between 25ﾠand 44%. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: This grade is awarded when the summation of all marks from all assessment items completed gives a percentage of the maximum score that is betweenﾠ45 and 49%. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: This grade is awarded when the summation of all marks from all assessment items completed gives a percentage of the maximum score that is between 50 and 64%. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: This grade is awarded when the summation of all marks from all assessment items completed gives a percentage of the maximum score that is betweenﾠ65 and 74%. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: This grade is awarded when the summation of all marks from all assessment items completed gives a percentage of the maximum score that is betweenﾠ75 and 84%. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: This grade is awarded when the summation of all marks from all assessment items completed gives a percentage of the maximum score that is between 85 and 100%. |
Additional course grading information
A final percentage mark will be rounded to the nearest whole number (e.g. 64.50 and above will be rounded to 65 and 64.49 and below will be rounded down to 64).
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF -
1.ﾠ I am unable to attend a Workshop?
Workshop participation is a key component of this course. The content explored during these face-to-face classes is examinable in the final assessment.ﾠ
If a student has a legitimate reason for not attending with supporting evidence then the student will be permitted to attend an alternative workshop activity.
If a student's legitimate absence prevents them from attending any of the alternative workshop activity, then an alternative arrangement will be organised.
Please follow the process for absences (below) as soon as you possibly know that you will be absent from a workshop. The earlier we are made aware, the easier it is to make alternative arrangements.
If you are unable to attend for medical or extenuating circumstances, you are required to complete an absentee form and email the form as soon as possible to the course coordinator no later than two (2) calendar days after the date of the original class was held. You must submit supporting documentation along with your request. Please review the information listed on the medical or extenuating circumstances page for information about acceptable supporting documentation.
Students are not penalised for missing workshops without approval, however it is important to note that you will be at a disadvantage to complete the final exam to your full potential without attending.
ASSIGNMNENT SUBMISSION -
When submitting an assignment, remember to include a cover sheet, for example -ﾠ
- Assessment Task Name
- Course Title: Biophysical Development, Measurement and Assessment
- Course Code: BIOL1900
- Student Name:
- Student Number:
- Workshop Group:ﾠ
If students experience difficulties submitting assessment tasks, they should (by the due date/time):
- Email a copy of the assessment task to the Course Coordinator. For contact details refer to Course Contributors section of the Course Profile. Include a screenshot of the error message.
What is Turnitin
Turnitin is an electronic assignment submission tool. The tool provides your Course Coordinator with:
- a record of the exact submission time of an assignment
- an originality report indicating the percentage of your work that is an exact match of existing materials within the Turnitin database.
Instructions on how to submit an assignment using Turnitin are located on the UQ Library website
Submit your Turnitin assignment - Library Guide
Note:
When submitting, to check that you have chosen the correct file on the Preview Submission page and click on the Submit to Turnitin button. ﾠ
Remember to download your digital receipt in your Assignment inbox to confirm successful submission.
- If a submission cannot be successfully completed, email a copy of the assessment task to the Course Administrator. For contact details refer to Course Contributors section of the Course Profile.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
UQ.Extendﾠis a platform to provide resources to student in addition to those offered through Learn.UQ. Material on UQ.Extend is examinable.ﾠ
Additional material such as books, journal articles, web sites and videos may be posted periodically throughout the semester on the course website. As such, this site should be regularly visited.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
Filter activity type by
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 3 |
Not Timetabled |
Module: Developmental Psychology Learning outcomes: L01, L03 |
Week 1 (24 Feb - 02 Mar) |
Lecture |
Lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L03 |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 3 |
Workshop |
Assessing Fundamental Movement Skills in children Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 4 To Week 5 |
Workshop |
Functional use of anthropometry in human movement Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05 |
Not Timetabled |
Module: Growth and Development Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
|
Week 4 (17 Mar - 23 Mar) |
Lecture |
Lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 6 To Week 7 |
Not Timetabled |
Module: Kinanthropometry through the Lifecycle Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Workshop |
The use of growth statistics to assess development Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
|
Week 7 (07 Apr - 13 Apr) |
Lecture |
Lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Multiple weeks From Week 8 To Week 9 |
Workshop |
Assessment of aerobic capacity in health Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05 |
Not Timetabled |
Module: Developmental Exercise Physiology Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L05 |
|
Week 8 (14 Apr - 20 Apr) |
Lecture |
Lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Multiple weeks From Week 10 To Week 11 |
Workshop |
The role of perception in skill acquisition Learning outcomes: L01, L04, L05 |
Not Timetabled |
Module: Motor Control, Learning and Development Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05 |
|
Week 10 (05 May - 11 May) |
Lecture |
Lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 12 To Week 13 |
Workshop |
Evaluation of physical activity in health Learning outcomes: L01, L03 |
Not Timetabled |
Module: Physical Activity and Health Learning outcomes: L01, L03 |
|
Week 13 (26 May - 01 Jun) |
Lecture |
Lecture Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: