Semester 1, 2023 Toowoomba On-campus | |
Units : | 1 |
School or Department : | School of Health and Medical Sciences |
Grading basis : | Graded |
Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
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Overview
This course focuses on providing insights, foundational knowledge and skills specific to sport and exercise courses and programs. This course presents fundamental information essential to understanding sport and exercise concepts and constructs in order to introduce commencing students to specialised levels of professional expertise in sport and exercise. Completion of this course will enable students to develop a sound understanding of UniSQ graduate attributes to succeed in sport and exercise programs. The knowledge and skills introduced and developed in this course will be utilised throughout the program and are essential to professionalism.
This course will outline specific skills required in sport and exercise science and link these to sub-discipline specific scenarios. The course will address options and strategies related to studying sport and exercise content, relevant professional issues and career expectations. Students will review UniSQ's graduate attributes and articulate their relevance to themselves and the program and courses. Students will explore verbal and nonverbal communication (including the use of technology), critical thinking skills and the dynamics of interpersonal and group communication in a range of contexts. Students will have the opportunity to expand written, verbal and personal interaction skills, applicable to careers in sport and exercise in an ever-changing and at times challenging professional environment.
This course contains a mandatory residential school for external students and mandatory practical classes for on-campus students. To pass this course, students must attend 80% of the residential school or practical classes. Student non-compliance with the attendance requirement will mean the student cannot pass the course.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Identify professional and personal aspects associated with the discipline of sport and exercise;
- Explain the various sub-disciplines of sport and exercise science;
- Demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding, proficiency and analytical expertise required for the sport and exercise science degree;
- Use research databases to access peer-reviewed scientific literature, conduct searches to identify relevant information, and perform a basic appraisal of research methods and reports;
- Examine and implement a range of scholarship and other related skills associated with studies in sport and exercise;
- Engage in and justify the use of effective and transferable communication skills (verbal and nonverbal) and interpersonal and group communication in a range of contexts.
Topics
Description | Weighting(%) | |
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1. | Introduction to sport and exercise science. Program and course outlines (includes individual enrolment patterns, modes of study and conduct of courses). Course study planning. Personal study, career options and expectations. Professional issues (such as ESSA accreditation). Sport and exercise staff and roles. | 20.00 |
2. | Course focus and overview: Sport and Exercise program and course objectives. UniSQ Graduate attributes. | 10.00 |
3. | 精东传媒app and research skills related to sport and exercise, including effective oral and written communication skills; basic Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills; ethical research, inquiry and analysis of journal articles; academic writing and literacy skills (including APA referencing); critical thinking skills; note taking, editing and correcting work; completing different forms of assessments; individual and group/teamwork dynamics; time management, planning and organisational skills; 精东传媒appDesk navigation, use and involvement; awareness of UniSQ support services. | 70.00 |
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Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
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Quiz | No | 10 | 1,2 |
Report | No | 30 | 1,2,3,4 |
Portfolio A1 of 2 | No | 30 | 1,4,5,6 |
Portfolio A2 of 2 | No | 30 | 4,5,6 |