Unit details
HSE313 - Understanding Children's Physical Activity
| Offered at: | (B, G, W, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | H Brown |
| Prerequisite: | HSE203 |
| Contact hours: | Every second week on campus students are required to attend a 2 hour seminar and a 2 hour practical session. Off-campus students must attend 1 x 6 hour tutorial/practical session which may be scheduled on a weekend. Students will have access to all seminar material through recordings available on CloudDeakin. |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The aim of this unit is to enable students to develop an understanding of the nature of children's physical activity and the influences on this behaviour in a variety of contexts. Topics covered include: an introduction to children's physical activity in relation to health, physiology and behaviour; determinants and correlates of children's physical activity; and the promotion of physical activity in several settings. Tutorial/practical sessions address the application of the lecture material in a practical context for promoting physical activity to a group of children.
Assessment
Written assignment (2000 words) 40%, examination (1.5 hours) 40%, online journal report 20%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $755 | $755 | $2269 | $2442 |
* 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.
