School: Medical 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

    2016
  • 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 group exercise and massage.
  2. Discuss the physiological basis and benefits to be obtained from group exercise and massage.
  3. Plan and implement an effective programme in group exercise and 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 and/or online activities including discussion boards 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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School: Medical 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

    2016
  • 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 related to group exercise and sports massage. Students will learn how to design and implement group exercise programs for different fitness levels in a variety of contexts and fitness modalities. Students will learn how to effectively administer sports massage with the goal of assisting sports performance and recovery of injuries.

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 group exercise and massage.
  2. Discuss the physiological basis and benefits to be obtained from group exercise and massage.
  3. Plan and implement an effective programme in group exercise and massage.

Unit Content

  1. Development of personal skills in the delivery of group exercise and sports massage.
  2. Practical applications associated with skilful performance in group exercise and sports massage.
  3. Theoretical bases of group exercise and sports massage.
  4. Benefits of group exercise and sports massage.
  5. The role of group exercise in the fitness and sporting industries.

Additional Learning Experience Information

The unit will be largely practical in nature with supporting theory sessions and on-line lectures as appropriate.

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 and/or online activities including discussion boards 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
Examination ^Theory 50%
TestPractical50%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • Archer, P. (2007). Therapeutic massage in athletics. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Benjamin, P.J., & Scott, P.L. (2005). Understanding sports massage (2nd ed.). Champaign,IL: Human Kinetics. Note: Seminal Reference.
  • Brukner, P., & Khan. K. (2012). Clinical sports medicine (4th ed.). Roseville, Australia: McGraw-Hill.
  • Isacowitz, R. (2014). Pilates (2nd.ed.) Adelaide, South Australia: Human Kinetics.
  • Kennedy-Armbruster, C. & Yoke, M. (2014). Methods of group exercise instruction (3rd ed.).Champaign, Illinois: Human Kinetics.

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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