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
Principles and guidelines to develop, deliver and evaluate exercise and physical activity programs for individuals and groups. Focuses on developing safe and effective prescriptions for healthy individuals, athletes and special populations. Includes practical skills in exercise leadership and prescription and an introduction to musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
This course had the previous code of HMST2362 which can be viewed in the archived area within the Course and Program site http://www.uq.edu.au/study/archive/index.html
This is a core course in the Exercise Science & Exercise Physiology programs. Students learn theᅠtheoretical foundations for prescribing exercise to low risk individuals and those withᅠcomplex medical conditions. In the practical component of this course, students will gain the knowledge necessary to perform and instruct exercises in gym and outdoor environments.
Course requirements
Assumed background
PHYL2730 (Exercise Physiology)
Companion or co-requisite courses
You'll need to complete the following courses at the same time:
EXMD2382
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
HMST7362, HMST2362, HMST3362
Restrictions
BExSS or BExSS (Hons) or BClinExP(Hons)
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Facilitator
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
Prescription and programming of exercise are central to the field of exercise science. The lecture content of this course is designed to provide the principles and practice of prescription and programming of exercise for low risk individuals and those with complex and chronic medical conditions. Practical sessions will teach various resistance training exercises that may be incorporated into a training program. During these sessions emphasis will be placed on understanding the functional anatomy involved in the exercises and how these are demonstrated to clients. In addition to gym based exercises, the use of group based activities (both indoor and outdoor) will be covered. A sport science component focusing on strength and conditioning of elite athletes will include a laboratory session on developing power and speed. Finally, an introduction to musculoskeletal rehabilitation will cover the clinical application of stretching, and laboratory sessions will include exercise prescription in water. A problem solving approach will be used throughout the practical experiences and assessment requirements.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Have the ability to develop individualised exercise prescriptions based on the principles and practice of prescription and programming of exercise for low risk individuals and those with complex and chronic medical conditions.
LO2.
Develop problem solving skills to implement and instruct various resistance training exercises that may be incorporated into a training program.
LO3.
Develop an understanding of the many physiological, psychological, social and environmental factors influencing participation and adherence to a physically active lifestyle
LO4.
Become familiar with a large variety of exercises suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings, including when progression and regressions are appropriate as well as signs and symptoms for the cessation of exercise.
LO5.
Understand the skills and knowledge required to prescribe exercise for elite athletes in a sports science setting.
LO6.
Understand the importance of functional anatomy in exercise prescription and programming.
LO7.
Work effectively within a team in order to develop communication and process management skills, and facilitate peer-assisted, collaborative learning.
Assessment
Assessment summary
Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
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Performance, Presentation |
Infographic creation and presentation
|
10% |
14/04/2025 - 17/04/2025
Presentations held during timetabled practical in Week 8. |
Practical/ Demonstration, Role play/ Simulation |
Resistance training practical exam
|
30% |
5/05/2025 - 20/06/2025 |
Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Assignment: Case Study
|
30% |
13/06/2025 2:00 pm |
Examination |
Theory exam
|
30% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
Assessment details
Infographic creation and presentation
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral
- Category
- Performance, Presentation
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
14/04/2025 - 17/04/2025
Presentations held during timetabled practical in Week 8.
Task description
Being able to read, understand and articulate research findings is a crucial part of evidence-based exercise prescription.
Instructions:
Find a research article published in the last 5 years that is related to exercise prescription and programming. Based on this article, create an infographic like the example below. You CANNOT use a systematic review for this assessment item. It MUST be original research.
You will be allocated a 5-minute slot in week 8 during your regular practical time to present your infographic to the class and the presentation must go for as close to 3 minutes as possible. There will be 2 minutes allocated to questions.
Your infographic must be able to be displayed to the class via projector.
5% will be dedicated to the presentation, and 5% to the quality of the infographic
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 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
Submit your infographic via the relevant Turnitin submission portal on the course Blackboard site, as either a pdf, jpg or PowerPoint slide.
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.
Students documentation must cover the date and time of their original timetabled presentation date.
If approved, your new presentation 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.
Resistance training practical exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
5/05/2025 - 20/06/2025
Task description
Knowledge of resistance training exercises and having the ability to communicate this knowledge to clients is a crucial skill of an Exercise Scientist/Physiologist. To be able to use resistance training to achieve desired outcomes, you must be proficient in demonstrating, instructing and evaluating specific exercises.
This piece of assessment will require you to instruct a client (first year student or individual not involved in the course) through a pre-determined number of resistance training exercises. At the start of the assessment you will be given exercises to instruct. At the completion of an instruction task you must be confident that this person can execute the exercise competently and safely.
Efficiency is an element of successful instruction, and this will be assessed by requiring you to complete the training session in 30 minutes.
Your knowledge of each exercise will be assessed on 2 levels:
(1) Knowledge of functional anatomy and understanding of correct technique.
(2) Understanding variations of each exercise, and how they will affect technique.
You will additionally be asked to evaluate each exercise that you instruct, and assess what role each exercise could play in an exercise program.
You will also be assessed on:
(1) Your ability to demonstrate and explain correct technique in a simple, non-technical manner.
(2) Your ability to assess your "client's" technique, and provide feedback and corrections in a simple, non-technical manner.
(3) Your ability to have your partner performing the correct technique, while also gaining some benefit from the exercise.
(4) Your knowledge of exercise set-up and correct spotting procedures for each exercise.
(5) Your professionalism.
You will not be told the exercises you will be required to demonstrate until you arrive for your practical exam. Sign up will be at a time and place determined by the course coordinator and communicated via blackboard.
The exercises that you will be asked to instruct during the assessment may be any exercises that were covered in practical classes, or that were covered in the practical manual. After you have finished instructing each exercise, you will be asked several questions by the examiner to which you must respond verbally. These questions will cover such topics as functional anatomy, correct technique, variations and the use of each exercise within a balanced exercise program.
Each exam will be required to be completed in 30 minutes. Grade penalties will be incurred if the training program is not completed in the allotted time.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person, and will be recorded for moderation and to adhere with university policy.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) or 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.
Recording of Assessment:
When a student is required to complete an oral or practical assessment item worth 20% or more, the performance will be recorded and retained as per Appendix 1 as the official recording of the item for re-mark purposes.
Recordings will be stored in a secure manner and will only be accessed for the purposes of:
i. moderation of marking
ii. provision of feedback to the student(s) recorded; and/or
iii. re-marking following a successful re-mark application.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
If you are unable to attend your allocated practical exam, please contact the course coordinator (e.poh@uq.edu.au) as soon as it becomes evident that a deferral is needed, but no later than 48 hours from the original practical exam time. If you do not show up to the practical exam and do not apply for a deferred exam and notify the course coordinator, you will be allocated 0 for this assessment item.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Assignment: Case Study
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
13/06/2025 2:00 pm
Task description
You will be required to form a group and complete the assignment. The group must be 2-4 members. You will, as a team, develop an exercise training program for an apparently healthy (low risk) individual over the first 4-week period of a longer-term plan. The case study will be distributed in week 4.
The assignment will require you to apply the knowledge derived from the course regarding screening, principles of training and prescription, goal setting and behaviour modification, and resistance/cardiorespiratory/flexibility training.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The assignment should be double-spaced on A4. It should include a reference list, with all references following a standardised format, and a title page.
Submit 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.
Extensions for group work assessment may be available and will require a single request submitted with agreement from at least 50% of the members of the group, and recognition of potential impacts on the other group members. Download and complete the form below, and attach this form to your extension request: Extension of Group Assessment - Group Member Acknowledgement (PDF, 144.9 KB)
Student Access Plans for an individual student do not guarantee an extension for the assessment item. Extension Verification Letters cannot be used for group-based assessments and activities.
Dysfunctional group dynamics, poor performance by individual group members, or illness or other issues of a group member are generally not considered sufficient grounds for an extension on submission of a group assessment item. These issues should be actively managed by the group and the Course Coordinator as appropriate, during semester.
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.
Theory exam
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
Task description
The end of semester theory exam will be comprised of a range of different types of questions and cover material from the whole semester. You will have access to practice questions and the questions may be true/false, multiple choice, drag and drop, case study based and a range of other formats.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
Planning time | 10 minutes |
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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 |
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1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
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.ᅠᅠI’ve missed a compulsory practical?
Students are permitted to miss zero (0) practicals for EXMD2362 without receiving approval, as the content and skills explored during practicals is examinable in the practical examination.ᅠ
Students unable to attend their timetabled practical, with approval, will be required to attend an alternative practical that same week to learn the skills you will be assessed on for your practical exam.
If you do not have sufficient grounds for your absence, you will not be approved to attend an alternative practical and therefore will not be able to learn the skills that were taught during that session. Students are not penalised for missing practicals without approval; however, it is important to note that you will be at a disadvantage to complete the practical exams to your full potential without attending all practicals and learning all skills.
Please follow the process for absences (below) as soon as you possibly know that you will be absent from a practical. The earlier we are made aware, the easier it is to make alternative arrangements.
If you are unable to attend your practical class for medical or extenuating circumstances, you are required to complete an absentee form and email the form as soon as possible to the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences Student Admin team (hmns@enquire.uq.edu.au) 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.
ASSIGNMNENT SUBMISSION
When submitting an assignment, remember to include a cover sheet, for example -ᅠ
Assessment Task:
Course Title:
Course Code:
Student Name:
Student Number: 4xxxxxxxx
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
It will be necessary for students to view Blackboard regularly for additional course information and resources. Attention will be drawn to Blackboard at the completion of relevant lectures and practicals
The Blackboard website can be found at:ᅠᅠᅠᅠ http://blackboard.elearning.uq.edu.au
Copies of these texts (below) are available in the SS&H library (high usage area and as 7 day loans).
American College of Sports Medicine (2010), ACSMメs Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (8th Ed.), Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. Baltimore, MD, USA.
American College of Sports Medicine (2002), ACSMメs Resources for Clinical Exercise Physiology (6th Ed.), Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. Baltimore, MD, USA.
Heyward VH. Advanced Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription, 3rd Ed, Human Kinetics, Champaign, Illinois, 1998.
American College of Sports Medicine. ACSMメs Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities, Human Kinetics, Champaign, Illinois, 1997.
National Strength and Conditioning Association. Essentials of strength training and conditioning. Thomas R. Baechle, Roger W. Earle, editors. Champaign, Ill. : Human Kinetics, 2000
Skinner JS. Exercise Testing and Exercise Prescription for Special Cases, 2nd Ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1993.
Portions of the following texts will be used in lectures. These are available in either the SS&H or Biol. Sciences library.
Alter MJ. Sport stretch. Human Kinetics, Champaign, Illinois, 1998.
Bailey S. Physical activity and ageing. Meyer & Meyer Sport ; Berlin : International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education, 2001.
Cotton RT. Exercise for older adults : ACE's guide for fitness professionals. Human Kinetics, Champaign, Illinois, 1998.
DiNubile NA, The exercise prescription. W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, 1991.
Fardy PS. Cardiac rehabilitation, adult fitness, and exercise testing. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, Md, 1995.
Fisher PP. More than movement for fit to frail older adults : creative activities for the body, mind, and spirit. Health Professions Press, Baltimore, M.D.1995.
Fleck SJ. Designing resistance training programs. 2nd ed. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 1997.
Griffin JC. Client-centered exercise prescription, Human Kinetics, Champaign, Illinois, 1998.
Johnsgard KW. The exercise prescription for depression and anxiety. Plenum Press, New York, 1989.
Laura RS. The matrix principle: a revolutionary approach to muscle development. Allen & Unwin, North Sydney, N.S.W. 1991.
Lombardi VP. Beginning Weight Training, Wm.C. Brown, Dubuque, Iowa, 1989.
Lycholat T. The complete book of stretching. Crowood, Marlborough, Wiltshire. 1995.
Shephard RJ. Aerobic fitness & health. Human Kinetics, Champaign, Illinois, 1994.
Shephard RJ. Aging, physical activity, and health. Human Kinetics, Champaign, Illinois, 1997.
Squires RW. Exercise prescription for the high-risk cardiac patient. Human Kinetics, Champaign, Illinois, 1998.
Van Norman KA. Exercise programming for older adults. Human Kinetics, Champaign, Illinois, 1995.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Week 1 (24 Feb - 02 Mar) |
Lecture |
Lecture 1: Topic 1 - course overview ACSM (Ch. 1, Ch. 7 p. 133-139) |
Lecture |
Lecture 1: Topic 2- Preparticipation and screening Focusses on the information gathering process necessary to inform exercise prescription. Factors related to exercise adherence, medical conditions and contraindications are explored. Describes self-report scales, efficacy, literature and use |
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Week 2 (03 Mar - 09 Mar) |
Practical |
Practical 1: introduction, screening & core Posture (includes both static and dynamic alignment of the body and common examples of altered/poor posture), Abdominals and Core Stability and functional measures of current capacity are addressed. |
Lecture |
Lecture 2: Resistance exercise Designing muscular strength and endurance programs, the evidence and principles behind effective prescription and adaptation of exercise. Includes equipment variations, the use of work-rest intervals for effective prescription and exercise order effects. |
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Week 3 (10 Mar - 16 Mar) |
Practical |
Practical 2: Chest & intro to flexibility Resistance Training: Chest (incl. variations) & introduction to flexibility. Students design and implement programs based on relevant body areas using a variety of equipment. |
Lecture |
Lecture 3: Cardiorespiratory exercise Designing cardiorespiratory exercise programs. Describes evidence-based prescription of intensity, relationship between heart rate, work rate and RPE. |
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Week 4 (17 Mar - 23 Mar) |
Practical |
Practical 3: Resistance training: Shoulders & Arms Students design and implement programs based on relevant body areas using a variety of equipment. |
Lecture |
Lecture 4: Flexibility Designing Flexibility Programs. Describes the role of flexibility in exercise related to the evidence available. Includes static, dynamic, features that alter or affect flexibility. |
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Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Practical |
Practical 4: Resistance training: Back Students design and implement programs based on relevant body areas using a variety of equipment. |
Lecture |
Lecture 5: Exercise Adherence Covers evidence related to the adoption and maintenance of physical activity. Factors that predict uptake and adherence and the description of evidence based strategies that can be used at various stages of change. |
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Week 6 (31 Mar - 06 Apr) |
Practical |
Practical 5: Resistance training: Legs Students design and implement programs based on relevant body areas using a variety of equipment. |
Lecture |
Lecture 6: Topic 1 - Women and Pregnancy Describe pregnancy related physiological changes and the effect of exercise. Includes contraindications, safety considerations, appropriate exercise prescription and testing. Women specific considerations for exercise are considered such as evidence related to hormones and exercise, exercise addiction as it relates to the athlete-triad and contraception and exercise. |
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Lecture |
Lecture 6: Topic 2 - Children and adolescents Describes changes related to strength, flexibility and cardiorespiratory prescription, testing and adaptations across the lifespan with specific reference to key changes between children, adults and older adults. |
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Week 7 (07 Apr - 13 Apr) |
Practical |
Practical 6: Resistance Training: Squat/Deadlift Students design and implement programs based on relevant body areas using a variety of equipment. |
Lecture |
Lecture 7: Weight management Describes the relationship between daily energy requirements, diet and physical activity and the evidence related to physical activity for weight loss and weight management. Includes reference to circumstances for referral to an APD and the ability to use body composition measures to determine appropriate |
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Week 8 (14 Apr - 20 Apr) |
Practical |
Practical 7: Infographic Presentations |
Lecture |
Lecture 8: Older adults Describes age related changes and the impact this has on testing and training. Includes case studies to demonstrate the safe and appropriate prescription of exercise for older adults. Includes case studies to enable students to demonstrate the ability to select appropriate assessment items and exercise interventions for older individuals. |
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Mid-sem break (21 Apr - 27 Apr) |
Practical |
Mid semester break |
Lecture |
Mid semester break |
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Week 9 (28 Apr - 04 May) |
Practical |
Practical 8: Olympic lifts, Speed and Agility Practical examples and demonstration of complex lifts. Students are required to demonstrate ability to perform scaffolding of prescription from basic technique to high level performance. Students use the second hour of the practical as an open lab to practice for their practical exam. |
Lecture |
Lecture 9 Pharmacology Pharmacology/pulmonary |
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Week 10 (05 May - 11 May) |
Lecture |
No Lecture: Mini-topics on UQ Extend Exercise and mental health; Exercise in water; Exercise and respiratory |
Practical |
No practical |
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Week 11 (12 May - 18 May) |
Practical |
Practical 9: Group Training Students design and implement exercise emphasising the development of speed, power and agility. Includes understanding and demonstration of factors that contribute towards acceleration and speed including reaction time training, response to stimuli, stretch shortening cycle through plyometrics. Students use the second hour of the practical as an open lab to practice for their practical exam. |
Lecture |
Lecture 11: Exercise and cardiac conditions Describes common cardiovascular pathologies, including typical risk factors and the principles of exercise prescription as they apply to this population. Includes consideration of safety, signs and symptoms, medications and cessation of exercise. Management of emergency situations is also considered. Uses case studies to allow students to identify modes, intensity and volumes of exercise that are contraindicated |
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Week 12 (19 May - 25 May) |
Practical |
Practical 10: Open lab Group training design and implementation in outdoor and indoor environments using resistance, cardiorespiratory and flexibility training. |
Lecture |
Lecture 12: Diabetes & renal disease Describes pathology of renal disease and diabetes including typical risk factors and the principles of exercise prescription as they apply to this population. Includes consideration of safety, signs and symptoms, medications and cessation of exercise. Management of emergency situations is also considered. |
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Week 13 (26 May - 01 Jun) |
Lecture |
Lecture 13: Course Review overview of course and final assessment help |
Additional learning activity information
Practicals will begin in week 2 and will not run every week towards the end of semester- check blackboard to ensure practical schedule is followed.
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.
School guidelines
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