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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Sports Science Applications 1

  • Unit Code

    SPS1107

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit comprises selected theoretical and practical skills. Students will choose either group exercise or massage with the aim to improve performance.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from EBH1101

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SPS1103

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a high level of practical skills and correct techniques associated with either group exercise or massage.
  2. Discuss the physiological basis and benefits to be obtained from either group exercise or massage.
  3. Plan and implement an effective programme in either group exercise or massage.

Unit Content

  1. Development of personal skills in either group exercise or massage.
  2. Practical applications associated with skilful performance in either group exercise or massage.
  3. Theoretical bases of either group exercise or massage.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and practical sessions.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExaminationTheory 40%
TestPractical60%

Text References

  • ^ Isacowitz, R. (2014). Pilates (2nd.ed.) Adelaide, South Australia: Human Kinetics.
  • Friedman, P., & Eisen, G. (2005). The pilates method of physical and mental conditioning. Melbourne, Australia: Penguin Group.
  • Clay, J.H., & Pounds, D.M. (2003). Basic clinical massage therapy: Integrating anatomy and treatment. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
  • Brukner, P., & Khan. K. (2012). Clinical sports medicine (4th ed.). Roseville, Australia: McGraw-Hill.
  • Benjamin, P.J., & Scott, P.L. (2005). Understanding sports massage (2nd ed.). Champaign,IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Archer, P. (2007). Therapeutic massage in athletics. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
  • Massey, P. (2009). The anatomy of pilates. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.
  • Boyling, J,. & Jull, G. (2005). Grieve's modern manual therapy: The vertebral column (3rd ed.). London, England: Churchill Livingstone.

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Sports Science Applications 1

  • Unit Code

    SPS1107

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit comprises selected theoretical and practical skills. Students will choose either group exercise or massage with the aim to improve performance.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from EBH1101

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SPS1103

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a high level of practical skills and correct techniques associated with either group exercise or massage.
  2. Discuss the physiological basis and benefits to be obtained from either group exercise or massage.
  3. Plan and implement an effective programme in either group exercise or massage.

Unit Content

  1. Development of personal skills in either group exercise or massage.
  2. Practical applications associated with skilful performance in either group exercise or massage.
  3. Theoretical bases of either group exercise or massage.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and practical sessions.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExaminationTheory 40%
TestPractical60%

Text References

  • ^ Isacowitz, R. (2014). Pilates (2nd.ed.) Adelaide, South Australia: Human Kinetics.
  • Friedman, P., & Eisen, G. (2005). The pilates method of physical and mental conditioning. Melbourne, Australia: Penguin Group.
  • Clay, J.H., & Pounds, D.M. (2003). Basic clinical massage therapy: Integrating anatomy and treatment. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
  • Brukner, P., & Khan. K. (2012). Clinical sports medicine (4th ed.). Roseville, Australia: McGraw-Hill.
  • Benjamin, P.J., & Scott, P.L. (2005). Understanding sports massage (2nd ed.). Champaign,IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Archer, P. (2007). Therapeutic massage in athletics. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
  • Massey, P. (2009). The anatomy of pilates. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.
  • Boyling, J,. & Jull, G. (2005). Grieve's modern manual therapy: The vertebral column (3rd ed.). London, England: Churchill Livingstone.

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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