| Effective Term: | 2026/05 |
| 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): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 069903 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit provides students with an introduction to theoretical knowledge in the area of exercise and sports 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: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | |  | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Describe and evaluate the components of fitness, and fitness tests, and how they change throughout the lifespan. |
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| K2. | Describe the principles of exercise, how they relate to exercise training and their role in planning fitness programs. |
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| K3. | Outline the safety assessments required prior to and during exercise at the participant, equipment and facility level. |
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| K4. | Describe the integration of exercise and sport science sub-discipline areas into programming and prescription. |
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| K5. | Evaluate the benefits, risks and safety measures of various types of equipment used in exercise training. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Measure intensity of performance, including the use of RPE, HR and workload calculation in individual and team based sports/physical activity. |
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| S2. | Administer basic field tests to measure components of physical fitness, compare results to norms and use results to design interventions for improvement. |
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| S3. | Conduct pre-exercise risk assessment and develop evidence-based physical activity sessions for individuals and groups. |
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| S4. | Analyse and interpret information and results from assessments including the accuracy and limitations of assessments. |
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| S5. | Display efficient, effective and professional communication techniques based on individual and group needs. |
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| S6. | Design and instruct fitness related movement to achieve fundamental fitness improvements. |
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| S7. | Instruct resistance training exercises including key technique points, appropriate demonstration & correction of faults, while engaging participants. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Design & critique an exercise program for an apparently healthy/low-risk individual, incorporating appropriate training principles and including a variety of training methods. |
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| A2. | Produce a safe and effective learning environment by planning, delivering and reflecting on activity sessions incorporating warm up, relevant exercises and cool down. |
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| A3. | Evaluate and modify coaching methods to improve exercise outcomes of clients. |
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| 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: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | | Level | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, inter-act and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display skills in-person and/or online in: • Using effective verbal and non-verbal communication • Listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Showing empathy for others • Negotiating and demonstrating conflict resolution skills • Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students will demonstrate the ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others. Students will be required to display skills in: • Creating a collegial environment • Showing self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect • Inspiring and convincing others • Making informed decisions • Displaying initiative | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically • Evaluating ideas, concepts and information • Considering alternative perspectives to refine ideas • Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students will demonstrate the ability to work fluently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Finding, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information • Collating, managing, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media • Contributing actively to digital teams and working groups • Participating in and benefiting from digital learning opportunities. | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor | FEDTASK 5
Sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students will demonstrate the ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in global economic environmental and societal contexts • Committing to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen • Evaluating ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Embracing lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others • Implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life. | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S5, S6 | Attendance and participation in practical sessions to complete formative assessments of practical skills. | 90% attendance required to satisfy ongoing formative assessments. | Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory | | 2. | K3, K5, S1, S3, S6, S7, A2, A3 | Individual Instructional Task - Practical test examining competency in weight training. | Practical exam - individual | 10-30% | | 3. | K3, K5, S1, S3, A2, A3 | Group Instructional Task Plan and deliver a session based on the principles of fitness. | Practical exam - group | 10-30% | | 4. | K1, K2, S2, S3, A1 | Create a training program for a healthy individual. | Written report | 10-30% | | 5. | K1, K2, K4, S1, S3, S4 | Review of material covered in both laboratory and lecture settings. | Online end of semester test | 30-50% |
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