| Effective Term: | 2027/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Health and Wellbeing |
| Unit Title: | Inclusion Through The Lifespan |
| Unit ID: | EXSCI3178 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (EXSCI2174 or EXSCI2175) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (EXSCI2176) |
| ASCED: | 092101 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit introduces students to working with diverse populations across the lifespan, including individuals with impairments and those from varied cultural, linguistic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Students explore factors influencing participation in physical activity and apply safe, evidence-informed exercise practices to address barriers to inclusion. Through practical and community-based learning experiences, students engage with community organisations, analyse and deliver inclusive physical activity programs, and develop their skills in communication, professional practice, and tailored physical activity and exercise prescription. |
| 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: |
| Skills: |
| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| Other outcomes: |
| O1. | Analyse the characteristics, functional implications, and exercise considerations of diverse population groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, gender and sexually diverse individuals, culturally and linguistically diverse populations, and individuals living with disability. |
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| O2. | Critically evaluate individual, social, cultural, and environmental factors influencing participation in physical activity. |
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| O3. | Apply evidence-informed risk management principles, including indications, contraindications and precautions, to support safe and inclusive participation in physical activity across diverse population groups. |
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| O4. | Design evidence-informed, inclusive exercise programs tailored to the needs, goals, and abilities of diverse individuals and groups across the lifespan. |
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| O5. | Plan and deliver exercise sessions, adapting instruction and communication strategies to ensure safe, respectful and professional practice. |
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| O6. | Evaluate the effectiveness and inclusivity of physical activity programs and critically reflect on practice to improve outcomes for diverse populations. |
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| Unit Content: |
This unit will focus on concepts such as: - Appropriate terminology for diverse populations
- Communication, instructional practices and behaviour management styles
- Exercise modalities across land and water
- Screening, measurement and evaluation of diverse populations
- Barriers and facilitators for physical activity and sport participation
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| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | Professional Standards |
| 1. |
4, 5 |
Attendance and active participation in practical sessions. |
90% attendance at active learning sessions. |
S/U |
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| 2. |
1, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Plan and deliver a physical activity program designed for a diverse population. |
Inclusive program design and delivery. |
30-50% |
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| 3. |
1, 2, 6 |
Conduct an interview with a member of a diverse population and write a self-reflective report to analyse key findings. |
Interview and reflection. |
20-40% |
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| 4. |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Review of all unit material. |
Exam. |
20-40% |
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