Introduction to Physical Activity for Health
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
SPRC 1010
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Course ID
173515
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
The 2025 timetable is
not yet available.
Course owner
UniSA Education Futures
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.
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.
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Component | Duration | ||
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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.
Critical analysis, Portfolio, Presentation
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.