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SPX121 Exercise Prescription and Programming I

Course Coordinator:Dale Lovell (dlovell@usc.edu.au) School:School of Health - Sport and Exercise Science

2024Semester 2

UniSC Sunshine Coast

UniSC Moreton Bay

 Blended learning Most of your course is on campus but you may be able to do some components of this course online.

Please go to usc.edu.au for up to date information on the
teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.

What is this course about?

Description

This course enables you to understand the principles behind exercise prescription and programming, and to gain some of the practical skills in safe and effective lifting technique, with a focus on strength and conditioning. You will be able to identify the principles of exercise, and be introduced to the basic principles of overload, frequency, and intensity. You will understand and identify safety and correct technique in lifting principles.

How will this course be delivered?

Activity Hours Beginning Week Frequency
Blended learning
Learning materials – Pre-recorded concept videos and associated activity 2hrs Week 1 13 times
Laboratory 1 – On campus laboratory 2hrs Week 1 13 times
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Online zoom session for review. Week 6 and week 13 2hrs Refer to Format 2 times

Course Topics

​Principles of exercise prescription and programming, benefits and risks of exercise training, exercise execution, lifting technique and safety, flexibility, range of movement, muscular fitness, and cardiorespiratory fitness.​ 

What level is this course?

100 Level (Introductory)

Engaging with discipline knowledge and skills at foundational level, broad application of knowledge and skills in familiar contexts and with support. Limited or no prerequisites. Normally, associated with the first full-time study year of an undergraduate program.

What is the unit value of this course?

12 units

How does this course contribute to my learning?

Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... Graduate Qualities Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming...
1 Describe and explain the human factors influencing exercise prescription and programming. Knowledgeable
Empowered
2 Apply movement screening to determine exercise participation and risks associated with exercise. Empowered
Ethical
3 Describe and explain the progression of exercise prescription and programming for a client and clearly communicate these protocols. Empowered
4 Describe and explain the effects exercise prescription and programming on healthy adults Knowledgeable
5 Compare and contrast resistance training exercise protocols and equipment. Demonstrate safe, effective use of resistance training equipment. Knowledgeable

Am I eligible to enrol in this course?

Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.

Pre-requisites

Enrolled in Program AB101, SC304, SC344, SC347, SC110

Co-requisites

Not applicable

Anti-requisites

SPX212

Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)

Not applicable

How am I going to be assessed?

Grading Scale

Standard Grading (GRD)

High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL).

Details of early feedback on progress

At the end of each laboratory students will be assessed (not an assessment task) by the tutor on exercise competency based on the exercises for that laboratory.

Assessment tasks

Delivery mode Task No. Assessment Product Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Where should I submit it?
All 1 Examination - not Centrally Scheduled Individual 20% 
1.5 hours
 Week 7 In Class
All 2 Examination - Centrally Scheduled Individual 30% 
2 hours
 Exam Period Online Submission
All 3 Practical / Laboratory Skills Individual 50% 
30 min practical
 Refer to Format In Class
All - Assessment Task 1:Mid-semester exam
Goal: 
The mid-semester exam is designed to assess your understanding of all components of the course including learning materials, laboratory class, and required readings content, from Week 1 – Week 6 inclusive.
Product: Examination - not Centrally Scheduled
Format: 
Multiple choice questions.1.5 hours duration
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Correct and complete answers to questions
 1 3 5
All - Assessment Task 2:Final exam
Goal: 
The final exam is designed to assess your understanding of all components of the course including learning materials, laboratory class, and required readings content, from Week 1 – Week 13 inclusive.
Product: Examination - Centrally Scheduled
Format: 
Multiple choice questions.2 hours duration
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Correct and complete answers to questions
 1 3 5
All - Assessment Task 3:Practical exam
Goal: 
This is a significant task where you will demonstrate and critique exercise technique in a gym setting.  You will describe and explain the effects various exercise testing and measurement procedures for the assessment of human exercise. This exam is set up in an authentic setting and will enable you to demonstrate safe, effective use of resistance training equipment.
Product: Practical / Laboratory Skills
Format: 
Submit: Weeks 10-13. 30 minute practical exam in the gym during week 10 through to week 13 

This prac exam will be videoed for assessment, learning and review purposes
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Demonstrate and communicate exercise technique including posture and balance during exercise
 2 5
2 
Explain various exercise testing and measurement procedures
 4
3 
Compare and contrast resistance training exercise protocols
 4
4 
Demonstrate safe, effective use of resistance training equipment
 2

Directed study hours

A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.

Schedule

Period and Topic Activities 
1
 
Physical activity, sport and exercise. Benefits and risks of exercise and exercise testing. Pre-exercise evaluations for health and performance
 
2
 
General principles of exercise prescription and programming
 
3
 
Structuring exercise prescription and programming sessions
 
4
 
Exercise testing and measurement for flexibility and range of movement
 
5
 
Exercise prescription and programming for muscular fitness
 
6
 
Exercise prescription and programming for health-related muscular fitness
 
7
 
Exercise prescription and programming for performance related muscular fitness
 
8
 
Exercise prescription and programming for cardiorespiratory fitness
 
9
 
Exercise prescription and programming for health-related cardiorespiratory fitness
 
10
 
Exercise prescription and programming practical skill and safety
 
11
 
Exercise prescription and programming practical skill and safety
 
12
 
Exercise prescription and programming practical skill and safety
 
13
 
Exercise prescription and programming practical skill and safety

What resources do I need to undertake this course?

Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.

Prescribed text(s) or course reader

Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below. Resources may be required or recommended.

Required? Author Year Title Edition Publisher
Recommended Baechle, T. Earle, R 2015 Essentials of Strength and Conditioning 4th edn Human Kinetics

Specific requirements

​It is compulsory for all students to wear suitable exercising clothing and covered footwear appropriate for physical activity in practical classes and for all practical sessions.​

How are risks managed in this course?

Health and safety risks for this course have been assessed as low. It is your responsibility to review course material, search online, discuss with lecturers and peers and understand the health and safety risks associated with your specific course of study and to familiarise yourself with the University’s general health and safety principles by reviewing the online induction training for students, and following the instructions of the University staff.

What administrative information is relevant to this course?

Assessment: Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation.  It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline.  This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.

Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person.  You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.

In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin.  This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.

Assessment: Additional Requirements

Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying:

The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4%
The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale
You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct

Assessment: Submission penalties

Late submission of assessment tasks may be penalised at the following maximum rate: 
- 5% (of the assessment task's identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 
- 10% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the third day - 20% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 
- A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome.

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Study help

For help with course-specific advice, for example what information to include in your assessment, you should first contact your tutor, then your course coordinator, if needed.

If you require additional assistance, the Learning Advisers are trained professionals who are ready to help you develop a wide range of academic skills. Visit the Learning Advisers web page for more information, or contact Student Central for further assistance: +61 7 5430 2890 or studentcentral@usc.edu.au.

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