Foundations of Exercise Programming and Prescription

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2027/05

Institute / School :

Institute of Health and Wellbeing

Unit Title:

Foundations of Exercise Programming and Prescription

Unit ID:

EXSCI1802

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

Nil

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

(EXSCI1702)

ASCED:

069903

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

This unit provides students with an introduction to theoretical knowledge in the area of exercise and sport science and a basic understanding of the effective practical ways to implement this knowledge through instruction. This unit has an emphasis on training principles, instructional methods and the integration of basic exercise and sport science principles.

Grade Scheme:

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Work Experience Indicator:

No work experience

Placement Component:

Supplementary Assessment:Yes

Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment

Course Level:

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge:

Skills:

Application of knowledge and skills:

Other outcomes:

O1.	Explain principles of exercise and training, and identify when and how to adapt their application for client considerations across the lifespan.

O2.	Conduct pre‑exercise risk assessments and manage participant, equipment and environmental factors to deliver safe and effective physical activity.

O3.	Explain the purpose, reliability, validity, assumptions, and limitations of exercise assessments and administer basic assessments to measure components of physical fitness.

O4.	Interpret and compare exercise assessment results against normative values to inform intervention design.

O5.	Apply training principles to design safe, effective, graduated exercise programs for healthy/low‑risk individuals and groups, incorporating resistance, endurance and flexibility modalities to improve fitness.

O6.	Demonstrate correct technique, use clear communication, interpersonal skills and coaching strategies to safely guide movement and improve exercise outcomes for clients in an individual and group setting.

Unit Content:

This unit will focus on concepts such as:

Fitness components and training methods;
Key fitness principles for training;
Fitness program writing and evaluation;
Basic fitness testing and measurement;
Exercise safety and correct movement patterns;
Effective fitness activity instruction for groups and individuals;
The role of physical activity and the integration of exercise & sport science sub-disciplines in the pursuit, longevity and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle.

Graduate Attributes:

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting	Professional Standards
1.	2, 5, 6	Attendance and active participation in practical sessions to complete formative assessments of practical skills.	90% attendance at active learning sessions.	S/U
2.	2, 6	Individual Instructional Task - Practical test examining competency in weight training.	Practical exam - individual.	15-35%
3.	1, 2, 6	Group Instructional Task Plan and deliver a session based on the principles of fitness.	Practical exam - group.	15-35%
4.	1, 3, 4, 5	Create a training program for a healthy individual.	Written report.	40-60%

Adopted Reference Style:

APA ()

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency