Resistance Training
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
HLTH 3021
Undergraduate
No
011611
4.5
No
The 2025 timetable is
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School of Health Sciences
Course Alert: This course is no longer available for enrolment
The aim of this course is to apply foundation exercise science knowledge from anatomy, physiology and biomechanics to the design of safe, beneficial and functional resistance programs for athletes and healthy populations in the community and the work place
Effect of contraction types, velocity, muscle length and leverage on the production of force; mechanisms of muscle fatigue; effective and safe practices when using standard resistance training equipment; principles and types of resistance programs including plyometrics and circuit weight training; programming for specific populations including children, the elderly and athletes; resistance training activities for specific muscle groups.
Nil
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
HLTH 1020 | Human Anatomy 100 |
Nil
Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, CITY EAST | |||
Lecture | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Practical | 2 hours x 13 weeks |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Participation, Practical examination, Quiz, Written examination
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.