Exercise Programs & Behaviour - HESC1511

 
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
 
 
School:  School of Medical Sciences
 
 
Course Outline: http://medicalsciences.med.unsw.edu.au/SOMSWeb.nsf/page/Science+Current+Students
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Pre req: HESC1501 and PSYC1001
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 2 (more info)
 
 
Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


This course will introduce students to the literature examining the effects of physical activity on health and the principles of exercise programming for apparently health populations. Practical training in this course will encompass: fitness assessments, basic pre-screening and interview techniques, and exercise technique and prescription. Psychological aspects of exercise, in particular motivation, adherence and addiction, will also be addressed. These skills will be put into practice with students developing and delivering a supervised exercise program for a healthy adult.