Anthropometry and Body Image
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
HLTH 3016
Undergraduate
No
011576
4.5
Yes
The 2025 timetable is
not yet available.
UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance
Compare and evaluate different methods of assessing body composition with a particular focus on surface measurements widely used in the spheres of public health and sport.
Theoretical components: a comparison of methods of assessing body composition; quantifying measurement error using technical error of measurement; somatotyping; scaling body size to permit comparisons between individuals; the application of anthropometry to sport; the relationship between anthropometric variables and physical and psychological health. Practical components: location of measurement sites; measurement of skinfolds, girths, limb lengths and bone breadths; calibration and care of equipment; introduction to various instruments for assessing body image; issues associated with anthropometric measurement.
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Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
HLTH 2025 | Biomechanics of Human Movement |
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Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, CITY EAST (INTENSIVE) | |||
Lecture | 6 hours x 2 weeks | ||
Practical | 12 hours x 2 weeks | ||
Workshop | 6 hours x 1 week |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Examination, Quantitative exercise, Skills demonstration
EFTSL*: 0.125
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