HSE212 - Physical Activity Promotion and Evaluation

Unit details

Year:

2024 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Anthony Walsh
Campus contact:

Burwood: Sarah Costigan
Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online: Kate Parker

Prerequisite:

HSE111 or HSE203

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:

1 x 1 hour learning module presentation each week (conducted online)
9 x 2 hour seminars across the trimester (conducted on campus)
2 x 2 hour seminars across the trimester (conducted online)

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment:

1 x 1 hour learning module presentation each week (conducted online)
1 x 2 hour online seminar each week (conducted online)
Online self-directed learning activities

Content

This unit provides students with an understanding of the processes involved in planning, implementing and evaluating physical activity promotion programs. A range of settings, including workplaces, schools, and general practice, and a range of approaches including mass-media, sponsorship, policy and environment change are considered. Students will gain skills in developing an evidence-based program and in using a variety of methods to evaluate its effectiveness. Students will also develop a plan for a career in physical activity and health.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes

ULO1

Explain, discuss and apply theories and concepts relating to physical activity, sedentary behaviour, health, program design and evaluation.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

ULO2

Interpret evidence to develop and inform a rationale for promoting physical activity, and/or reducing sedentary behaviour, and design and evaluate an evidence-based physical activity intervention.

GLO2: Communication
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO3

Source and critically appraise evidence relevant to physical activity promotion and evaluation, evaluating the limitations and strengths of evidence.

GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO4

Identify, analyse and reflect on the fields of physical activity, exercise, sport and health, and develop a plan to enhance graduate employability.

GLO6: Self-management

ULO5

Interact and collaborate with team members to develop and maintain productive professional relationships and complete tasks and final project to the required standard.

GLO7: Teamwork

ULO6

Discuss and select strategies in intervention design which improve uptake of physical activity initiatives among marginalised groups, including Australian Indigenous people.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO8: Global citizenship

Assessment

Trimester 1:
Assessment description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Group written assessment:
Part A - Plan: Community grant application
Part B - Final: Community grant application
Part A: 800 words per group
Part B: 1000 words per group member
Part A: 10%
Part B: 40%
Total: 50%
  • Part A: Week 4
  • Part B: Week 11
Assessment 2: Individual written task: Professional experience plan 1000 words 20%
  • Week 7
Assessment 3: Examination 90 minutes 30%
  • End-of-unit assessment period

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.

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