Course coordinator
Mrs Naomi Ferstera
Mrs Naomi Ferstera will be course contact from week 3 of semester onwards.
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
Students will develop the skills to competently and safely conduct common health, fitness, and sport related assessments, evaluate physical activity/fitness status, interpret results and communicate the findings. In conjunction with learning theory content in workshops, this course will provide practical opportunities to acquire the technical skills central to professional practice in exercise science and physiology settings.
Course requirements
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
PHYL2730
Companion or co-requisite courses
You'll need to complete the following courses at the same time:
EXMD2362
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
EXMD7382
Restrictions
BClinExP(Hons) or BExSS(Hons)
Course contact
Course coordinator
Dr Jenna Taylor
Dr Jenna Taylor will be course contact until Week 2 of semester.
Course staff
Lecturer
Mrs Naomi Ferstera
Dr Jenna Taylor
Facilitator
Mrs Naomi Ferstera
Mr Priyam Chatterjee
Ms Kate Bell
Dr Riley Brown
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims toﾠprovide the tools toﾠenableﾠstudentsﾠto understand principles of measurement and acquire the professional and technical skills required to plan, perform, interpret and evaluate physiological and anatomical measurements relevant to health, sport and clinical exercise physiology.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Explain the scientific rationale, purpose, reliability, validity and assumptions of common assessments.
LO2.
Identify and explain the common processes and equipment required to conduct accurate and safe health, exercise and sport-related assessments.
LO3.
Identify and describe the limitations, contraindications or considerations that may require the modification of assessments and apply appropriate adjustments for relevant populations or clients.
LO4.
Describe the principles and rationale for the calibration of equipment commonly used in assessments, and recognise and adjust incorrectly calibrated equipment.
LO5.
Demonstrate problem solving skills to select, justify and conduct appropriate protocols for safe and effective assessment in a health, fitness and sport setting.
LO6.
Conduct appropriate pre-assessment procedures, including explaining the test, performing a pre-exercise risk assessment and recognising when medical supervision is required.
LO7.
Demonstrate clinical competency by safely and accurately conducting fundamental technical skills that are imperative in the health, fitness and sport setting.
LO8.
Record, analyse and interpret information from assessments and convey the results through relevant verbal and/or written communication with client or other relevant health professional.
LO9.
Reflect and evaluate areas of improvement in professionalism, communication and effective delivery of an exercise protocol. Implement and reflect constructive feedback to enhance client outcomes.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/ Demonstration |
In-Semester Practical Exam
|
35% |
8/04/2025 - 17/04/2025 |
| Essay/ Critique | Case Study | 15% |
26/05/2025 5:00 pm |
| Examination | Theory Exam | 20% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
| Practical/ Demonstration | Final Practical Exam | 30% |
9/06/2025 - 20/06/2025 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
In-Semester Practical Exam
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
8/04/2025 - 17/04/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Task description
Description: The in-semester practical exam will require students to conduct a basic fitness test consisting of (1) screening and risk stratification, (2) resting cardiovascular measures, (3) anthropometry, (4) strength, (5) flexibility, (6) cardiorespiratory endurance, and (7) individualised feedback specific to your client.
PLEASE NOTE: Students will need to recruit a participant who is not currently, or has not previously completed or be enrolled this course.
Examination duration: You will have 45 minutes to complete the fitness assessment on your client. This includes all screening, calculations, interpretation, and feedback.
Phones will not be permitted in the exam. Please ensure you have a calculator and are familiar with using the stopwatches provided.
Use of generative 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.
Hurdle requirements
This is a must-pass assessment item. If you do not pass during the in-semester practical examination period, you will be allowed 1 re-sit attempt prior to the final examination period. If you pass the exam during the re-sit, you can only achieve a percentage of 50% for this assessment item. If you do not pass the re-sit attempt, the highest grade you can receive for this course is a 3, and you will be required to apply for a supplementary practical exam, if eligible (i.e. must achieve a grade of 3).Submission guidelines
Completed in-person.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Case Study
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
26/05/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L05, L07
Task description
Description: The case study assignment will be provided in week 11 (Tuesday 13th May) via Blackboard.
Students will be randomly assigned a case study scenario for the assignment and asked to:
- Identify appropriate assessments and test order relevant for the scenario, including physiological parameters to be assessed and required equipment.
- Detail the contraindications and considerations relevant for the scenario.
- Justify assessment selection including rationale and limitations of testing procedures relevant to the scenario.
Use of generative 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
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.
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
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L08
Task description
This assessment will be a multiple-choice exam, assessing the lecture/workshop and practical material taught during weeks 1-13.
Use of generative 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.
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 | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Completed in-person.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Final Practical Exam
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
9/06/2025 - 20/06/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08
Task description
Description: The final practical exam will consist of a selection of skills to be performed as part of a fitness assessment. These skills will be randomly selected from a list (provided on Blackboard), with the combination of one 6-point skill and one 4-point skill. You will be given 10 minutes to prepare for the assessment after receiving the allocated skills.
PLEASE NOTE: Students will need to recruit a participant who is not currently, or has not previously completed or be enrolled this course.
Examination duration: You will have 10 minutes preparation time and 30 minutes examination time to complete the fitness assessment on your client. This includes all screening, calculations, interpretation, and feedback. Phones will not be permitted in the exam. Please ensure you have a calculator and are familiar with using the stopwatches provided.
Use of generative 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
Completed in-person.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
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: Final percentage mark 0 - 24%ﾠand has passed the 'must pass' assessment item noted below |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Final percentage mark 25.- 44%ﾠand has passed the 'must pass' assessment item noted below |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Final percentage mark 45 - 49%ﾠand has passed the 'must pass' assessment item noted below A grade of 3 will be awarded to a student who either achieves a final mark of 50% or higher but who does not pass the must pass assessment item noted below |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Final percentage mark 50ﾠ- 64% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment item noted below |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Final percentage mark 65ﾠ- 74% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment item noted below |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Final percentage mark 75ﾠ- 84% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment item noted below |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Final percentage mark 85ﾠ- 100% and has passed the 'must pass' assessment item noted below |
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).
This course contains a ‘must pass’ assessment item, specifically the In-semester Practical Exam. If you do not pass during the in-semester practical examination period, you will be allowed 1 re-sit attempt prior to the final examination period. If you pass the exam during the re-sit, you can only achieve a percentage of 50% for this assessment item. If you do not pass the re-sit attempt, the highest grade you can receive for this course is a 3, and you will be required to apply for a supplementary practical exam, if eligible (i.e. must achieve a grade of 3).
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
WHAT TO DO IF:
I’ve missed a compulsory practical?
Students are permitted to miss zero (0) practicals for EXMD2382 without receiving approval, as the content and skills explored during practicals is examinable in the in-semester and final practical examinations.ﾠ
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 course coordinator (Naomi Ferstera: n.ferstera@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.
If you are unable to attend an alternative practical that same week, you will need to make up the skills learnt from the missed week, during the following week’s practical class with your facilitator. In particular, the skills that you will be assessed on for either the in-semester or final practical examination. ﾠ
If you miss a practical class and do not have a medical or extenuating circumstance (or are unable to provide supporting documentation), you will need to wait until the revision practical classes (scheduled in week 6 or week 13) to ask your instructor to help you make up the skills from the missed week.
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
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Own copy required
You'll need to have your own copy of the following reading resources. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Book |
ESSA's student manual for health, exercise and sport assessment
by Coombes; Jeff; Skinner; Tina - 2022 Edition: 2nd edition Publisher: Mosby ISBN: 9780729542692; 9780729586566 |
Other course materials
If we've listed something under further requirement, you'll need to provide your own.
Required
| Item | Description | Further Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory coat | own item needed | |
| Safety glasses | own item needed |
Additional learning resources information
Required and recommended textbooks are outlined on the UQ library website (you will need your own copy of the ESSA student manual). All other workshop and course materials will be made available through Blackboard. Skill videos will be made available on Blackboard throughout semester, and will need to be viewed prior to the contact/practical sessions.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (24 Feb - 02 Mar) |
Workshop |
Week 1: Course Intro, Topics 1 & 2 Course Introduction Topic 1 - Test Accuracy, Validity and Reliability. Topic 2 - Cardiovascular Health Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, L08 |
Practical |
Week 1: Skill Practice (Contact) Lab safety and cleaning. Calibration/verification. Resting cardiovascular measures including blood pressure, heart rate, and 12-lead ECG. Feedback to the client. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L06, L07, L08, L09 |
|
Week 2 (03 Mar - 09 Mar) |
Workshop |
Week 2: Topics 3 & 4 Topic 3 - Pre-exercise Health Screening. Topic 4 - Fitness Testing Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05, L06, L08 |
Practical |
Week 2: Skill Practice (Contact) Pre-exercise screening and exercise blood pressure Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09 |
|
Week 3 (10 Mar - 16 Mar) |
Workshop |
Week 3: Topic 5 Topic 5 - Submaximal Exercise Testing Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L08 |
Practical |
Week 3: Skill Practice (Contact) Submaximal Exercise Testing Perform, monitor, and interpret three submaximal tests for estimating VO2max using different modalities. Provide feedback to the client. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09 |
|
Week 4 (17 Mar - 23 Mar) |
Workshop |
Week 4: Topic 6 Topic 6 - Anthropometry / Physique Assessment Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05, L06, L08 |
Practical |
Week 4: Skill Practice (Contact) Anthropometry / Physique Assessment Set up, measure and interpret a range of body composition measures, including basic anthropometric profiling. Measure inter- and intra-tester reliability of waist and hip circumferences. Compare results obtained to recommended levels for indicators of health and effectively provide feedback to a participant. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09 |
|
Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Workshop |
Week 5: Topic 7 Topic 7: Strength and Flexibility Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L08 |
Practical |
Week 5: Skill Practice (Contact) Strength and Flexibility Perform and analyse strength and flexibility tests. Provide appropriate feedback to client. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L06, L07, L08, L09 |
|
Week 6 (31 Mar - 06 Apr) |
Workshop |
Week 6: Topic 8 Topic 8 - Nutrition Learning outcomes: L03, L06, L08 |
Practical |
Week 6: Peer Review and Practice for Mid-Semester Practical Exam (Contact) Practice all skills for Mid-semester practical exam and complete a peer review assessment with another student in the class Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09 |
|
Week 7 (07 Apr - 13 Apr) |
Workshop |
Week 7 - No Workshop this week (Mid-semester Practical Exams) |
Practical |
Week 7 - No Practicals this week (Mid-semester Practical Exams) |
|
Week 8 (14 Apr - 20 Apr) |
Workshop |
Week 8 - No Workshop this week (Mid-semester Practical Exams) |
Practical |
Week 8 - No practicals this week (Mid-semester Practical Exams) |
|
Mid-sem break (21 Apr - 27 Apr) |
Workshop |
No Workshop - Mid-Semester Break |
Practical |
No Practicals - Mid-Semester Break |
|
Week 9 (28 Apr - 04 May) |
Workshop |
Week 9: Topic 9 Topic 9 - Blood Analysis Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L08 |
Practical |
Week 9: Skill Practice (Contact) Blood Analysis: Demonstrate a safe and accurate blood sample and interpret clinical data i.e. haematocrit, haemoglobin, lipids, fasting and random blood glucose results and effectively provide feedback to a participant. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L06, L07, L08, L09 |
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Week 10 (05 May - 11 May) |
Workshop |
Week 10: Topic 10 Topic 10 - High Intensity Exercise Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L06, L07, L08, L09 |
Practical |
Week 10: Skill Practice (Contact) High Intensity Exercise: Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L06, L07, L08, L09 |
|
Week 11 (12 May - 18 May) |
Workshop |
Week 11: Topics 11 & 12 Topic 11 - Functional Measures Topic 12 - Exercise Capacity Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05, L06, L08 |
Practical |
Week 11: Skill Practice (Contact) Functional Measures and Exercise Capacity: Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09 |
|
Week 12 (19 May - 25 May) |
Workshop |
Week 12: Topic 13 Topic 13 - Pulmonary Function Testing Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L06, L08 |
Practical |
Week 12: Skill Practice (Contact) Pulmonary Function Testing: Perform basic lung function tests, including the forced vital capacity manoeuvre and peak expiratory flow rate test using an electronic spirometer and peak flow meter, respectively. Interpret FVC, FEV1 and peak expiratory flow spirometry test results and effectively provide feedback to a client, modifying communication strategies where appropriate. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L06, L07, L08, L09 |
|
Week 13 (26 May - 01 Jun) |
Workshop |
Week 13: Revision Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L06, L08 |
Practical |
Week 13: Practice skills for Final Practical Exam (Contact) Practice all skills for Final practical exam Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09 |
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
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: