Sociology of Health, Physical Activity and Sport
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
HLTH 3055
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
158761
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Health Sciences
The aim of this course is to provide opportunities for students to explore and develop sociological perspectives and practices concerning health, physical activity and sport.
Sociological aspects of health, physical activity and sport. Paradigms of knowledge from sociological perspectives; explorations of popular misunderstandings concerning health, inactivity, exercise addiction, eating disorders, body image, physical activity and the environment, deviant behaviours and abuse within physical activity and sport; application of qualitative research methods to health and/or physical activity issues experienced by specific populations, including (but not confined to) women, men, children, older Australians, migrants/refugees, workers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; sociological analysis and reflections of health professions in Australian society.
Nil
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
HLTH 2026 | Motor Control and Learning |
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Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, CITY EAST | |||
Lecture | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Tutorial | 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.
Quizzes, Research proposal, Written examination
EFTSL*: 0.125
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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.