513-414 Exercise Prescription & Health Promotion

Credit Points

6.25

Coordinator

Mr A Bryant

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

Thirty-six hours lectures, practical classes and self-directed learning

Subject Description

This subject allows students to develop skills in prescribing and delivering group exercise classes to promote health and fitness for those within the community with specific needs. Students will learn the educative and health promotion role of the physiotherapist in promoting safe participation in exercise in the community for all people across the lifespan. They will explore the evidence available for the effectiveness of exercise programs in the community.

Assessment

Exercise class presentation/poster (50%), written assignment of no more than 2000 words (50%).



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