| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | EXPH11-102 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine |
| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
This subject explores the role of physical activity for health within the context of growth, development and maturation. Students will learn the structural, physiological, neurological and psychosocial changes that occur across the lifespan and how these alter physical activity recommendations and guidelines. Considering the diverse needs of populations, particularly First Nations, this subject provides students with an overview of how exercise can be used to promote health and can be adapted to meet the needs of any individual regardless of life stage, health or disability.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Identify barriers and facilitators to physical activity and nutrition behaviours associated with an individual's developmental, socioecological, neurological and cultural background to support appropriate behaviour change and maintenance aligned with Australian guidelines.
- Identify contraindicated physical activities for specific growth and development stages to support safe exercise participation.
- Explain neurological, and psychosocial components of human development to interpret age-related differences in movement and participation.
- Apply evidence-based Australian physical activity and nutrition guidelines for different life stages to inform health promotion advice that is responsive to cultural and socioeconomic diversity.
- Explain how history, practices, and values shape health behaviours, to promote cultural responsiveness. self-determination and shared decision making in physical activity settings.
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Nil |
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This subject is not available to
This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure. |