EHR221 Conditioning & Physical Activity (8)
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This subject will provide information on the theory and methodology of physical conditioning and adaptation. This knowledge base will be applied to develop multilateral abilities and specific exercise training programs to improve health and sports performance. This subject has both academic and practical components. Accordingly, students will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in skills as well as the capacity to explain underlying training principles. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 2 | | Internal | Bathurst Campus | | Distance* | Bathurst Campus |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EHR221
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Human Movement Studies |
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Enrolment restrictions|
Available to students in:
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Sport Management)
Bachelor of Exercise Science
Bachelor of Exercise Science (Rehabilitation)
Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Business Studies
Bachelor of Education (Health & Physical Education)
Bachelor of Education (Health & Physical Education) (Applied Studies in Physical Activity)
Bachelor of Sports Science
Bachelor of Educational Studies
or as approved by the Course Director |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate a variety of exercise techniques in the areas of resistance training as outlined by the National Strength and Conditioning Association;
- be able to demonstrate appropriate assembly of a short-term periodised conditioning program for an athlete;
- be able to describe the theoretical framework underlying resistance training programs designed for muscular strength, power, hypertrophy, endurance and flexibility;
- be able to describe the effects of resistance training on the endocrine system;
- be able to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of performance enhancing substances;
- be able to analyse age and sex related differences as they relate to training methods.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Warm-up and flexibility training;
- Training methods of developing muscle muscular strength, power, hypertrophy, endurance and flexibility;
- Development of a short term periodised conditioning program;
- Training methods of developing cardiovascular fitness;
- Training methods for core stability;
- Biomechanics of resistance training;
- Effects of resistance training on the endocrine system;
- Advantages and disadvantages of a variety of performance enhancing substances;
- Age and sex related differences in training.
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Residential School| This subject contains a compulsory 3 day residential school.
Distance education students are required to attend a Residential School scheduled during Residential School period to access laboratory facilities.
Each distance education student will be required for three (3) days, which will include laboratory classes on each day for each student.
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Specialised Resources|
Distance education students are required to attend a Residential School scheduled during Residential School period to access laboratory facilities.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
