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Area/Catalogue
SPRC 1010

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Course Level
Undergraduate

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Offered Externally
Yes

Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

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Course ID
173515

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Unit Value
4.5

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University-wide elective course
No

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Timetable/s
First Semester
(Study Period 2)
Course owner

Course owner
UniSA Education Futures

Course aim

Introduction to the field of physical activity and exercise for health and wellbeing in diverse populations and the study and career options available within this discipline.

Course content

This course introduces students to the importance of physical activity for good health across the lifespan. Students will learn about the far-reaching effect of various types of physical activity on personal health, and the connection between sedentary behaviour and the prevention and management of lifestyle-related chronic diseases. Ways to incorporate sustainable physical activity into the lifestyle of individuals, communities and populations will be explored.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Online (Lecture recordings) 1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial 2 hours x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
Online (Lecture recordings) 1 hour x 10 weeks
Online (Learning activities) 2 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Online (Lecture recordings) 1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial 2 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Online (Lecture recordings) 1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial 2 hours x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, ONLINE SCHEDULED CLASS
Online (Lecture recordings) 1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial (Virtual Classroom) 2 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.


Assessment

Critical analysis, Portfolio, Presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
Non-award tuition fees are set by the university. To determine the cost of this course, go to:
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Not all courses are available on all of the above bases, and students must check to ensure that they are permitted to enrol in a particular course.

* 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.

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