General Information
This foundational subject bridges the gap between scientific theory and professional practice. Aligned with ESSA Accredited Exercise Scientist standards, students master the end-to-end process of client management: from pre-exercise screening and risk stratification to comprehensive fitness assessment and the design of safe, evidence-based "first-dose" exercise prescriptions. Using a longitudinal "Anchor Case" model, students apply physiological and biomechanical principles to design programs for general populations, addressing cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, and flexibility. The curriculum emphasises professional documentation, culturally safe communication, and the practical instruction skills required to work effectively as a future Exercise Physiologist.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine Subject code: EXPH11-105 Subject title: Assessment, Prescription and Delivery of Exercise 1 Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: May 2027 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Forum: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Forum
- Tutorial: x12 (Total hours: 36) - Tutorial
- Sports Lab: x12 (Total hours: 12) - Sports Lab
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 48) - Personal Study Hours
Attendance and learning activities: Assessment in the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology is continuous, involving formative assessments where students gain experience and feedback on key assessed tasks, alongside summative assessments which contribute to your final academic success. Forums, tutorials and laboratories are designed to build sequentially on previous material with an emphasis on the practical application of the theory in laboratory and practicum experiences. Attendance at all forums, tutorials and laboratories is expected. If you are unable to attend a scheduled session due to illness or bereavement it is your responsibility to contact your course convener to discuss catch up opportunities. The laboratory activities introduce you to, and teach you, the application of a range of technologies to aid in assessment, prescription and delivery of exercise which is designed to provide you with the skills necessary to quickly adopt the technology available to you in the workplace. You will be required to participate in activities as both a client and an allied health professional. All generative AI activities will be conducted via the University’s preferred platform or as directed by the subject coordinator. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: No Prescribed resources.
After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List.iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment, and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications.
Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student.
To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
Class recordings: The primary workload items for this subject will be recorded for the purpose of revision.
These recordings are not a substitute for attending classes. Students are encouraged to attend all sessions as there may be instances where a session is not recorded due to the presence of a guest speaker, the inclusion of sensitive or protected content, or technical issues. Students are advised not to rely solely on these recordings for revision.
See the Recording policy for further details.
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine |
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| Subject code: | EXPH11-105 |
| Subject title: | Assessment, Prescription and Delivery of Exercise 1 |
| Subject level: | Undergraduate |
| Semester/Year: | May 2027 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Standard |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: | Assessment in the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology is continuous, involving formative assessments where students gain experience and feedback on key assessed tasks, alongside summative assessments which contribute to your final academic success. Forums, tutorials and laboratories are designed to build sequentially on previous material with an emphasis on the practical application of the theory in laboratory and practicum experiences. Attendance at all forums, tutorials and laboratories is expected. If you are unable to attend a scheduled session due to illness or bereavement it is your responsibility to contact your course convener to discuss catch up opportunities. The laboratory activities introduce you to, and teach you, the application of a range of technologies to aid in assessment, prescription and delivery of exercise which is designed to provide you with the skills necessary to quickly adopt the technology available to you in the workplace. You will be required to participate in activities as both a client and an allied health professional. All generative AI activities will be conducted via the University’s preferred platform or as directed by the subject coordinator. |
| Prescribed resources: | No Prescribed resources. After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List. |
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment, and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
| Class recordings: | The primary workload items for this subject will be recorded for the purpose of revision. These recordings are not a substitute for attending classes. Students are encouraged to attend all sessions as there may be instances where a session is not recorded due to the presence of a guest speaker, the inclusion of sensitive or protected content, or technical issues. Students are advised not to rely solely on these recordings for revision. See the Recording policy for further details. |
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Pre-requisites:Co-requisites:There are no co-requisites |
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| Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Justify the selection of valid, reliable, and feasible screening and assessment tools for diverse client contexts, ensuring cultural and physical safety.
- Execute safe pre-exercise screening and submaximal testing protocols with industry-standard risk stratification and escalation procedures.
- Design an initial "first-dose" exercise prescription for a novice client, incorporating assessment data, Frequency, Intensity, Type and Time (FITT) exercise prescription principles, and explicit progression/regression criteria.
- Execute exercise instruction by applying evidence-based cueing hierarchies and adapting communication strategies to match client health literacy, cognitive capacity and psychological readiness.
- Document clinical decisions, screening outcomes, and program evaluations to meet professional, ethical, and legal record-keeping standards.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed AI category Case Analysis Screening and Risk Management of a case 30.00% Week 6 1, 2, 5 Portfolio Test-to-Prescription for Anchor Case Dossier 40.00% Week 10 1, 3, 4, 5 OSCE OSCE 30.00% Week 12 2, 3, 4 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
AI Categories
Ai Prohibited: Learning to develop AI-free knowledge and skills.
Ai Supported: Learning with the help of AI as directed.
Ai Focussed: Learning AI expertise and mastery as directed.
Refer to the assessment task sheet for specific AI instructions and review the Bond University Gen-AI Guide.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed | AI category |
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| Case Analysis | Screening and Risk Management of a case | 30.00% | Week 6 | 1, 2, 5 | |
| Portfolio | Test-to-Prescription for Anchor Case Dossier | 40.00% | Week 10 | 1, 3, 4, 5 | |
| OSCE | OSCE | 30.00% | Week 12 | 2, 3, 4 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
AI Categories
Ai Prohibited: Learning to develop AI-free knowledge and skills.
Ai Supported: Learning with the help of AI as directed.
Ai Focussed: Learning AI expertise and mastery as directed.
Refer to the assessment task sheet for specific AI instructions and review the Bond University Gen-AI Guide.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
Bond University‘s Student Code of Conduct Policy , Student Charter, Academic Integrity Policy and our Graduate Attributes guide expectations regarding student behaviour, their rights and responsibilities. Information on these topics can be found on our Academic Integrity webpage recognising that academic integrity involves demonstrating the principles of integrity (honesty, fairness, trust, professionalism, courage, responsibility, and respect) in words and actions across all aspects of academic endeavour.
Staff are required to report suspected misconduct. This includes all types of plagiarism, cheating, collusion, fabrication or falsification of data/content or other misconduct relating to assessment such as the falsification of medical certificates for assessment extensions. The longer term personal, social and financial consequences of misconduct can be severe, so please ask for help if you are unsure.
If your work is subject to an inquiry, you will be given an opportunity to respond and appropriate support will be provided. Academic work under inquiry will not be marked until the process has concluded. Penalties for misconduct include a warning, reduced grade, a requirement to repeat the assessment, suspension or expulsion from the University.
Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students according to the requirements of the Assessment Procedure Schedule A - Assessment Communication Procedure.
Whilst in most cases feedback should be provided within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, the Procedure should be checked if the assessment is linked to others or if the subject is a non-standard (e.g., intensive) subject.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
Support is available to students where a physical, mental or neurological condition exists that would impact the student’s capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks. For effective support, special requirement needs should be arranged with the University in advance of or at the start of each semester, or, for acute conditions, as soon as practicable after the condition arises. Reasonable adjustments are not guaranteed where applications are submitted late in the semester (for example, when lodged just prior to critical assessment and examination dates).
As outlined in the Accessibility and Inclusion Policy, to qualify for support, students must meet certain criteria. Students are also required to meet with the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor who will ensure that reasonable adjustments are afforded to qualifying students.
For more information and to apply online, visit BondAbility.
Subject curriculum
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Screening and Risk Stratification
Learn and practice the initial intake of clients, screen for risks and determine whether referral is necessary based on scope of practice.
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Measurement Quality
Develop the ability to select appropriate tests for your client that are valid and reliable. Find and interpret normative data and apply to a case scenario.
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Cardiorespiratory assessment
Develop competency in collecting and interpreting submaximal exercise test data including identifying warning signs to stop and use results to estimate training zones.
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Instruction and cueing
Apply basic understanding of motor learning to coach fundamental movement patterns applying regression principles where necessary. Critique videos of coaching practice.
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Neuromuscular assessment
Learn the standard tests for assessing strength, endurance and power, including safe spotting protocols and technique characteristics. Apply results to a case scenario.
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Movement Screening
Explore methods of assessing the fundamental movement patterns using the Functional Movement Screen tool to identify mobility and stability deficits. Identify appropriate regressions and preparative exercises to manage identified deficits.
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Prescription
Use the FITT-VP Principles to write a program for the first week of exercise for a case scenario ensuring safety and appropriate intensity for clients exercise history.
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Monitoring and Progression
Learn how to monitor progress using rate of perceived exertion, determining appropriate timing for progression and signs the require in session modification of the session.
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Inclusive practice
Investigate inclusive practice within the gym environment, including appropriate modifications for diverse bodies, cultures and ages.
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Behaviour change basics
Practice behaviour-focused goal setting and motivational interviewing to identify barriers and facilitators for exercise adherence.
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Documentation
Learn the documentation requirements for legal protection, applying privacy laws within the technology environment.
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Integration and Handover
Learn handover requirements when a client moves outside of scope of practice and prepare for practical exam.