HSE203 - Exercise Behaviour

Unit details

Enrolment modes:	(B, G, W, X)
Credit point(s):	1
EFTSL value:	0.125
Unit chair:	S Sahlqvist (G)
Prerequisite:	HBS110 or ESH404 or EEH101 and EEH102
Contact hours:	On campus: For Burwood and Geelong students - 3 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour tutorial) per week. For Warrnambool students: 3 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture delivered electronically only, 1  x 2 hour tutorial) Off campus: weekly tutorial readings and activities as self-directed learning, optional attendance at a one day workshop to be held at Melbourne Burwood Campus. Workshop will be scheduled on a weekend.
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

This unit focuses on health-related physical activity. It examines the fundamental issue of why people are active, including how physical activity participation varies according to factors such as age and sex. The unit also considers sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity, and provides an introduction to theory and concepts important for understanding participation in physical activity at the individual and population level.

Assessment

Examination (2 hours) 50%, assignment - conducted in two parts: part 1 - assignment plan/draft (25% of available marks for assignment); part 2 - complete assignment (75% of available marks for assignment) (2000 words) 50%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*	Student Contribution Rate**	Fee rate - Domestic Students	Fee rate - International students
$733	$733	$2192	$2359

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.