Unit Outline

This unit introduces students to the importance of physical activity for good health across the lifespan. Students will learn about the effect of various types of physical activity on personal health, and the connection between inactivity and diseases and conditions such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular disease. Ways to incorporate and optimise regular physical activity into the lifestyle of individuals, communities and populations will be explored in depth. The unit will draw on aspects of physiology, health promotion, behaviour change, and information technology.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Analyse and explain causal mechanisms for the effects of physical activity and inactivity on health and disease conditions.
2	Analyse and evaluate personal, social, environmental and political determinants that contribute to active and inactive lifestyles.
3	Review and suggest strategies to promote and provide physical activity for a variety of people in a variety of settings (e.g. communities, schools and workplaces).
4	Research published literature in physical activity and health for different topics.
5	Communicate in writing using language and terminologies specific to physical activity and health topics.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CXA103

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Mid-Semester Test	Week 7	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	Portfolio	Week 12	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 3:	Examination	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO5

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Mid-Semester Test

Task Description:

Mid-Semester Test.

This is an online test comprising multiple-choice, and short answer questions covering the content of weeks 1-5. This test will be completed as a quiz in Mylo.

Task Length:

90 minutes

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Recall physical activity and exercise physiology content.	LO1, LO2
2	Interpret physical activity and exercise physiology data.	LO1, LO2
3	Describe/ explain in writing physical activity and physiological concepts.	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 2: Portfolio

Task Description:

Portfolio.

The Portfolio is an opportunity for you to explore personal physical activity experiences, reflect on your health behaviours, and apply evidence-based knowledge from the unit. The goal is to build your knowledge and understanding week by week and connect theory to practice.
The content of the Portfolio complements the content delivered in the other learning resources available on Mylo and topics discussed during tutorials. The Portfolio should be considered as a ‘live’ working document, that is, it should be developed and refined throughout the semester.
The length of a completed Portfolio may vary but be at least 2,500 words, equivalent with an anticipated time commitment of about four hours per week.

Task Length:

See assessment description.

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse the causal mechanisms for the effects of physical activity and inactivity on health and disease conditions.	LO1
2	Evaluate the internal and external factors that influence physical activity participation.	LO2
3	Recommend strategies to increase physical activity participation in relation to personal context and behaviours.	LO3
4	Analyse personal physical activity and health data to interpret findings in relation to physiology and health promotion.	LO2, LO4, LO5
5	Communicate and summarize physical activity, exercise physiology and health promotion concepts in writing and through the use of figures and tables in a scientific manner.	LO1, LO4, LO5

Assessment Task 3: Examination

Task Description:

Online 3-hour exam

Task Length:

180 minutes

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Recall physical activity, exercise physiology and health promotion content.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO5
2	Interpret physical activity, exercise physiology and health promotion data.	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO5
3	Describe/ explain in writing physical activity, physiological and health promotion concepts	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO5

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.