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HSE111 - Physical Activity and Exercise for Health

Year:	2021 unit information
Important Update:	Unit delivery will continue to be provided in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. This may include a mix of on-campus and online activities. To find out how you are impacted, please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Unit sites open one week prior to the start of each Trimester/Semester. Thank you for your flexibility and commitment to studying with Deakin in 2021. _{Last updated: 4 June 2021}
Enrolment modes:	Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):	1
EFTSL value:	0.125
Unit Chair:	Trimester 1: Sarah Costigan
Campus contact:	Waurn Ponds (Geelong): Kate Parker
Prerequisite:	Nil
Corequisite:	Nil
Incompatible with:	HSE203
Typical study commitment:	Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
Scheduled learning activities - campus:	1 x 1 hour learning module each week (conducted online); 1 x 2 hour seminar each week (conducted on-campus)
Scheduled learning activities - cloud:	1 x 1 hour learning module each week (conducted online); 2 x 1 hour online seminars each week (conducted online via Blackboard Collaborate)

Content

This unit introduces students to the field of physical activity and exercise for health. Students will explore the benefits of physical activity and risks of sedentary behaviour and will gain an understanding of why people participate in physical activity and exercise. Common theories of behaviour change and key correlates of physical activity participation are explored and an introduction to physical activity interventions is provided. Throughout the unit, students are required to source and reflect on high quality evidence in particular to advise a client on their current physical activity patterns and offer evidence-based suggestions for increasing their physical activity.

ULO	These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can:	Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1	Discuss, explain and apply behaviour change theories and concepts related to the field of physical activity and exercise.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication
ULO2	Design safe physical activity programs that address known barriers to participation and foster adoption and maintenance of safe practices.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO5: Problem solving
ULO3	Communicate information advocating for physical activity and exercise participation to a non-scientific audience.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication
ULO4	Locate, interpret and appraise findings from epidemiological research in physical activity and exercise for health.	GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking
ULO5	Demonstrate the ability to work and learn independently taking responsibility to reflect upon and improve practice and the contributions of others.	GLO6: Self-management

Assessment

Assessment description	Student output	Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit)	Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Part A – PLAN: Developing an evidence-based physical activity report	500 words	10%	Week 1
Assessment 2: Part B – FINAL REPORT: Developing an evidence-based physical activity report	2,000 words	40%	Week 10
Assessment 3: Online quizzes	2 quizzes, 20 minutes per quiz	20%	Weeks 3 and 9
Assessment 4: Written examination	1,000 words, 1.5 hours	30%	Examination 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

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