Unit details
HSE703 - Exercise Behaviour and Motivation
| Offered at: | (B) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in H743 Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology |
| Unit chair: | A Dawson |
| Contact hours: | 1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week - total 12 weeks |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit examines the theory and practice of exercise behaviour change. Students in this unit will develop a basic understanding of the theory and practice of counselling and coaching clients with chronic disease and injury through the behaviour change process. Students will be practicing as part of a rehabilitation team and need to know how to encourage clients to take positive steps towards their own self management. Students will learn how to make a referral to mental health professionals. Topics in this unit include counselling and life-skills coaching, life-cycle development, identity crisis, coping with chronic disease and injury, anxiety and depression, self-confidence, goal setting and transitions.
Assessment
Two practical assignments (passing the practical assessment is a hurdle requirement for passing this unit), a one hour in-class test 20%, in-class assessment tasks worth 80%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $2560 | $3021 |
* 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.
