Outline

Overview

This introductory unit will provide students with skills and understanding of measurement and analysis core to becoming a proficient exercise professional. Students will learn technical skills for exercise data collection, the data handling, calculations and analytical approaches to examining data, and research methods used to collect evidence. Critical thinking approaches will be used to develop skills for assessing quality of evidence in exercise science. A focus Introduction to Exercise Science is the development of discrete skills and understanding of their application for accuracy.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	EXSS1037
Academic unit	Movement Sciences
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	OLET1514
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Tim Davies, timothy.davies@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Che Fornusek, che.fornusek@sydney.edu.au
	Tim Davies, timothy.davies@sydney.edu.au
	Peter Sinclair, peter.sinclair@sydney.edu.au
	Troy Cross, troy.cross@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Small test	Practical/Tutorial Excel Quizzes Quizzes (x5) based on Excel worksheets from practical/tutorial class	20%	Multiple weeks	Variable-length quizzes
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Research report Pair assignment; quality assessment of journal article.	30%	STUVAC Due date: 11 Jun 2021 at 23:59 Closing date: 21 Jun 2021	1500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Academic Honesty Education Module Compulsory module to inform and assess academic integrity	0%	Week 02 Due date: 12 Mar 2021 at 23:59	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Accelerate Communication Excellence (ACE) Accelerating the development of communication skills in listening	0%	Week 05 Due date: 01 Apr 2021 at 23:59	1-hour Online Module
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Assignment Consent Matters: Online Consent Education Module Online module concerning sexual misconduct and gaining informed consent	0%	Week 05 Due date: 31 Mar 2021 at 23:59	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
In-semester test (Record+)	Mid-semester examination Timed MCQ + SAQ exam in a Record+ format.	30%	Week 08 Due date: 27 Apr 2021 at 09:00	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Practical skills assessment Assesses the performance of basic exercise science skills.	20%	Week 08 Due date: 26 Apr 2021 at 09:00 Closing date: 28 Apr 2021	15 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = group assignment ? = Type B in-semester exam ?

Assessment summary

***UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY BARRIER TASKS***

Barrier tasks are compulsory items of assessment. If not completed, you will not receive your grade for the unit of study. Successful completion of ALL barrier tasks is required to receive a grade for this unit of study.

Accelerate Communication Excellence (0%): The Accelerate Communication Excellence (ACE) program is an online module designed to accelerate the development of your professional communication skills in listening, reading, writing, speaking and reasoning. For each of these professional areas, you will learn how to accelerate your skills, followed by the opportunity to self -assess your skills and confidence. ACE aims to better prepare you for your first clinic placement by helping you bridge the gap from your classroom studies to working with clients in real-life settings. The ACE module will be available on the ACE Canvas site. This task is a barrier task, students must complete this task to pass the unit. Failure to complete this assessment item will result in a fail grade.

Academic Integrity Online Module (0%): Academic integrity is a core value of the University of Sydney in both education and research. By joining the University community, you have agreed to uphold this value and to proactively contribute to the University’s culture of academic integrity by acting honestly and ethically in your studies. The Academic Honesty Education Module has been developed to help you understand the importance of academic integrity – not just to the University, but also in relation to the expectations that employers, the professions and wider community have of graduates of the University of Sydney. Completion of the module is compulsory for all undergraduate and postgraduate students commencing a new coursework degree, diploma or certificate, even if you have previously studied at university. It is compulsory because the University wants all students to have a shared understanding of its steadfast commitment to high academic standards. The Academic Integrity module will be available to you on Canvas.

Consent Matters (0%): In this online course, you will learn about sexual consent through animations, articles, activities and scenarios. This module will help you to understand; what sexual consent is, what contributes to a respectful relationship, the situations and circumstances in which consent cannot be given and how to step in and assist a friend in a critical situation. The Consent Matters module will be available to you on Canvas.

***UNIT OF STUDY ASSESSMENT TASKS***

Excel quizzes (20%): students use data collected in practical/tutorial class to complete tasks such as presenting, graphing and interpreting data through Canvas quizzes. Excel quizzes are due 7 days from the date of the practical class (i.e. due the night before your practical class would normally be held). Five quizzes will be completed and the best four results will be counted towards the final result for this assessment. Standard late penalties apply for each worksheet.

Mid-semester examination (30%): a 60-minute Live+ procotored examination comprising of multiple-choice and short-answer questions supervised by ProctorU. The examination will be held during normal lecture time (i.e. Tuesday at 9am to 11am). Students must achieve at least 40% in this written exam in order to be eligible to pass the unit of study. Failure to attempt the examination will result in an Absent Fail (AF) grade being awarded for this unit of study.

Mid-semester practical examination (20%): a 15-minute practical examination, completed individually, held during normal practical class time. Students must obtain a satisfactory level of practical skills mastery to pass this unit. Students who do not demonstrate this may re-sit the examination in order to demonstrate mastery of those skills and to remain eligible to pass this unit of study. The mark that is given will stay the same following the re-sit. Failure to attempt the practical examination will result in an AF grade being awarded for this unit of study.

Research report (30%): a group assignment completed in pairs. Students submit a written report which consists of a critical appraisal of the quality of evidence a journal article provides, including a study quality checklist, and providing an evidence-based judgement on whether or not the findings should be incorporated into their clinical practice. Standard late penalties apply.

Students must achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% over the whole unit of study in order to be eligible to pass the unit of study. This is in addition to the requirements noted above that students must achieve at least 40% in the mid-semester written exam, and demonstrate satisfactory practical skills mastery in the practical exam.

Assessment criteria

Result name	Mark range	Description
High Distinction	85-100%	Demonstrates extensive and thorough knowledge of exercise science principles and skills; demonstrates exceptional capacity to integrate complex concepts in exercise science; demonstrates high quality practical skills with ease and confidence.
Distinction	75-84%	Demonstrates thorough knowledge of exercise science principles and skills; demonstrates very good capacity to integrate complex concepts in exercise science; demonstrates high quality basic exercise science practical skills.
Credit	65-74%	Demonstrates good knowledge of exercise science principles and skills; demonstrates good capacity to integrate complex concepts in exercise science; demonstrates good capacity to perform basic exercise science practical skills.
Pass	50-64%	Demonstrates satisfactory knowledge of exercise science principles and skills; demonstrates some capacity to integrate complex concepts in exercise science; demonstrates satisfactory quality basic exercise science practical skills.
Fail	<50%	Does not demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of exercise science principles and skills; and/or, is not able to demonstrate capacity to integrate complex concepts in exercise science; is able to demonstrate satisfactory basic exercise science practical skills.
Absent Fail	0 to 49%	Fails to demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard through failure to submit or attend compulsory assessment tasks. In cases where a student receives some marks but fails the unit through failure to attend or submit a compulsory task, or fails to achieve the minimum standard in applicable assessments (e.g. mid-semester written exam, practical exam), the mark entered shall be the marks awarded by the faculty up to a maximum of 49.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

For submitted work: Standard late penalties apply for each excel quiz and the group assignment. Late penalties are a mark deduction (from the mark that would have been awarded for the quality of the work submitted) of 5% per day late or part thereof, to a maximum of 10 days (50% marks deduction), after which a grade of zero is awarded for that submission. Special Consideration must be sought by any student unable to attend the written or practical exam on their allocated day/time. If applicable, Special Consideration can also be sought to extend the due date for submission of assignments. Please see https://sydney.edu.au/students/special-consideration.html for details on what events may constitute grounds for Special Consideration, and how to apply.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction to the unit. Professional practice, and health screening for exercise scientists/exercise physiologists	Lecture (2 hr)
	Online Excel course (do in your own time)	Online class (2 hr)
	Unit preparation, transition to university and exploring personal/professional values	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 02	Physical activity and health/mortality; Introduction to epidemiology	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 02	Health screening and understanding risk	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 03	Assessing physical activity and fitness, quantitative and qualitative research designs	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 03	Basic skills in anthropometry, measuring heart rate and blood pressure at rest	Practical (2 hr)
Week 04	Measuring physical activity, introduction to and critical assessment of tools for measuring physical activity	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 04	Ergometry, measuring heart rate and blood pressure during exercise	Practical (2 hr)
Week 05	Measuring fitness, oxygen consumption, field and laboratory tests, ergometers, calibration of equipment	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 05	Field tests to estimate maximal aerobic capacity	Practical (2 hr)
Week 06	Quantifying exercise, fuel utilisation, energy expenditure, work and power calculations	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 06	Work and power calculations	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 07	Measuring oxygen consumption - what, why and how; uses for oxygen consumption data	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 07	Calculating rate of oxygen consumption (1 hour) preparing for major assessments (1 hour)	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 09	Statistics I: measures of central tendency and hypothesis testing	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 10	Statistics II: analysis of variance, correlation and regression	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 10	Using software to perform statistical tests I	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 11	Statistics III: Measurement validity, accuracy and precision	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 11	Using software to perform statistical tests II	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	Evidence for exercise: quality of the evidence I: types and levels of evidence, introduction to evidence-based practice	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 12	EBP I: introduction to, and searching primary databases	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 13	Evidence for exercise: quality of the evidence II: critical appraisal of the literature, quality appraisal tools	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 13	EBP II: critical appraisal of source material	Tutorial (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

While attendance at lectures, practical classes and tutorials is not compulsory, it is strongly recommended that students attend all allocated classes in order to keep up with the work, and to take the opportunity to ask questions of their teachers to clarify their understanding.

Practical classes are very important to attend as these classes are where you will learn the skills you need for your practical examination.

In every class, you will be learning the building blocks that you will use for the remainder of your degree, so it is important to take your learning seriously and attend and participate in class as best as you can.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

This unit of study has one prescribed textbook which coincides with the prescribed reading of EXSS1036, this textbook is:

Powers SK, Howley ET and Quindry J. Exercise physiology: Theory and application to fitness and performance. 11th edition. New York, NY: McGraw Hill LLC, 2021.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Explain the roles of exercise professionals, understand the rationale for, and be able to apply risk stratification criteria in pre-exercise screening, and identify when further guidance is required prior to conducting a test.
LO2. Identify different ways to conduct accurate health, exercise, sport and physical activity assessments and begin to develop a critical analysis of their strengths.
LO3. Demonstrate an understanding of the limitations, contraindications or considerations that may require the modification of assessments.
LO4. Demonstrate practical competency to conduct pre-assessment procedures, select and conduct appropriate protocols for safe and effective assessments, including instructing clients on the correct use of equipment and obtaining measurements.
LO5. Develop basic professional skills including the ability to communicate in oral form effectively and provide written and graphical summaries of information from assessments, their limitations, and the interpretation of the results.
LO6. Begin to understand the requirement for evidenced-based models of practise based on how to conduct a critical analysis of quality of evidence, including the applications of qualitative and quantitative research study designs.
LO7. Understand, select and perform statistical analyses and interpret the results most relevant to Exercise Science data sets.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 1.3.1. Illustrate the scope of practice of Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and the scope of roles available for AEP practice. 1.3.3. Practise professional conduct that incorporates the principles, legislation, regulations, rights and responsibilities that underpin: the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice; therapeutic and collegial relationships; and professional practice in a client centred, multi-disciplinary care environment. 3.3.3. Judge clients’ stratified exercise risk including when to refer onwards. Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 14.3.4. Understand the scope of practice for an exercise scientist, a sports scientist and an exercise physiologist. 14.3.5. Understand the elements of risk associated with the professional practice of exercise science and the strategies used to minimise this risk. 14.3.6. Understand the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice. 2.3.7. Identify the common contraindications for participation in exercise that are associated with chronic and complex conditions, and demonstrate an awareness of the relevant pathophysiology that underpins such contraindications. 7.3.1. Identify and explain the common processes and equipment required to conduct accurate and safe health, exercise and sport-related assessments. 7.3.2. Identify and describe the limitations, contraindications or considerationsthat may require the modification of assessments, and make appropriate adjustments for relevant populations or clients. 7.3.5. Conduct appropriate pre-assessment procedures, including explaining the test, obtaining informed consent and a focused medical history, and performing a pre- exercise risk assessment. 7.3.6. Identify the need for guidance or further information from an appropriate health professional, and recognise when medical supervision is required before or during an assessment and when to cease a test.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 1.3.1. Illustrate the scope of practice of Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and the scope of roles available for AEP practice. Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 14.3.5. Understand the elements of risk associated with the professional practice of exercise science and the strategies used to minimise this risk. 3.3.5. Interpret, explain and analyse physiological data obtained during acute exercise, and compare such data between time points, individuals and populations. 7.3.1. Identify and explain the common processes and equipment required to conduct accurate and safe health, exercise and sport-related assessments. 7.3.2. Identify and describe the limitations, contraindications or considerationsthat may require the modification of assessments, and make appropriate adjustments for relevant populations or clients. 7.3.3. Explain the scientific rationale, purpose, reliability, validity, assumptions and limitations of common assessments. 7.3.4. Describe the principles and rationale for the calibration of equipment commonly used in assessments, and recognise and adjust incorrectly calibrated equipment. 7.3.7. Select, develop and conduct appropriate protocols for safe and effective assessments, including instructing clients on the correct use of equipment. 7.3.8. Record, analyse and interpret information from assessments and convey the results, including the accuracy and limitations of the assessments, through relevant verbal and/or written communication with the client or involved professional.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 1.3.1. Illustrate the scope of practice of Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) and the scope of roles available for AEP practice. 3.3.3. Judge clients’ stratified exercise risk including when to refer onwards. Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 2.3.7. Identify the common contraindications for participation in exercise that are associated with chronic and complex conditions, and demonstrate an awareness of the relevant pathophysiology that underpins such contraindications. 7.3.2. Identify and describe the limitations, contraindications or considerationsthat may require the modification of assessments, and make appropriate adjustments for relevant populations or clients. 7.3.6. Identify the need for guidance or further information from an appropriate health professional, and recognise when medical supervision is required before or during an assessment and when to cease a test.
	Accredited Exercise Physiologist Professional Standards - 1.3.3. Practise professional conduct that incorporates the principles, legislation, regulations, rights and responsibilities that underpin: the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice; therapeutic and collegial relationships; and professional practice in a client centred, multi-disciplinary care environment. 3.3.3. Judge clients’ stratified exercise risk including when to refer onwards. Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 10.3.2. Measure basic physiological parameters, perform basic analyses, and interpret and analyse the data, taking into account the limitations of the methodology on the conclusions that can be drawn. 14.3.6. Understand the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice. 3.3.5. Interpret, explain and analyse physiological data obtained during acute exercise, and compare such data between time points, individuals and populations. 4.3.2. Explain in simple, comprehensible language the risks of performing exercise and describe appropriate strategies to address these risks. 7.3.1. Identify and explain the common processes and equipment required to conduct accurate and safe health, exercise and sport-related assessments. 7.3.2. Identify and describe the limitations, contraindications or considerationsthat may require the modification of assessments, and make appropriate adjustments for relevant populations or clients. 7.3.3. Explain the scientific rationale, purpose, reliability, validity, assumptions and limitations of common assessments. 7.3.4. Describe the principles and rationale for the calibration of equipment commonly used in assessments, and recognise and adjust incorrectly calibrated equipment. 7.3.5. Conduct appropriate pre-assessment procedures, including explaining the test, obtaining informed consent and a focused medical history, and performing a pre- exercise risk assessment. 7.3.7. Select, develop and conduct appropriate protocols for safe and effective assessments, including instructing clients on the correct use of equipment. 7.3.8. Record, analyse and interpret information from assessments and convey the results, including the accuracy and limitations of the assessments, through relevant verbal and/or written communication with the client or involved professional.
	Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 3.3.5. Interpret, explain and analyse physiological data obtained during acute exercise, and compare such data between time points, individuals and populations. 7.3.8. Record, analyse and interpret information from assessments and convey the results, including the accuracy and limitations of the assessments, through relevant verbal and/or written communication with the client or involved professional.
	Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 10.3.3. Demonstrate an appreciation of the importance of scientific rigour in responding to the demand for evidence-based models and in developing a deeper understanding of the functioning of the human body. 15.3.1. Describe the types and applications of qualitative and quantitative research study designs. 15.3.2. Differentiate between high and lower quality sources of information to inform evidence-based practice. 15.3.3. Use the primary databases to access peer-reviewed scientific literature and conduct searches to identify relevant information. 15.3.4. Critically appraise research methodology and reports, including statistical results and ethical aspects of research, and integrate this knowledge into other study areas of exercise science. 15.3.5. Cite the research of others appropriately in written work. 15.3.6. Understand and perform relevant statistical analyses and interpret results.
	Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards - 15.3.6. Understand and perform relevant statistical analyses and interpret results.

Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
10.3.2		Measure basic physiological parameters, perform basic analyses, and interpret and analyse the data, taking into account the limitations of the methodology on the conclusions that can be drawn.
10.3.3		Demonstrate an appreciation of the importance of scientific rigour in responding to the demand for evidence-based models and in developing a deeper understanding of the functioning of the human body.
14.3.4		Understand the scope of practice for an exercise scientist, a sports scientist and an exercise physiologist.
14.3.5		Understand the elements of risk associated with the professional practice of exercise science and the strategies used to minimise this risk.
14.3.6		Understand the ESSA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice.
15.3.1		Describe the types and applications of qualitative and quantitative research study designs.
15.3.2		Differentiate between high and lower quality sources of information to inform evidence-based practice.
15.3.3		Use the primary databases to access peer-reviewed scientific literature and conduct searches to identify relevant information.
15.3.4		Critically appraise research methodology and reports, including statistical results and ethical aspects of research, and integrate this knowledge into other study areas of exercise science.
15.3.5		Cite the research of others appropriately in written work.
15.3.6		Understand and perform relevant statistical analyses and interpret results.
2.3.7		Identify the common contraindications for participation in exercise that are associated with chronic and complex conditions, and demonstrate an awareness of the relevant pathophysiology that underpins such contraindications.
3.3.5		Interpret, explain and analyse physiological data obtained during acute exercise, and compare such data between time points, individuals and populations.
4.3.2		Explain in simple, comprehensible language the risks of performing exercise and describe appropriate strategies to address these risks.
7.3.1		Identify and explain the common processes and equipment required to conduct accurate and safe health, exercise and sport-related assessments.
7.3.2		Identify and describe the limitations, contraindications or considerationsthat may require the modification of assessments, and make appropriate adjustments for relevant populations or clients.
7.3.3		Explain the scientific rationale, purpose, reliability, validity, assumptions and limitations of common assessments.
7.3.4		Describe the principles and rationale for the calibration of equipment commonly used in assessments, and recognise and adjust incorrectly calibrated equipment.
7.3.5		Conduct appropriate pre-assessment procedures, including explaining the test, obtaining informed consent and a focused medical history, and performing a pre- exercise risk assessment.
7.3.6		Identify the need for guidance or further information from an appropriate health professional, and recognise when medical supervision is required before or during an assessment and when to cease a test.
7.3.7		Select, develop and conduct appropriate protocols for safe and effective assessments, including instructing clients on the correct use of equipment.
7.3.8		Record, analyse and interpret information from assessments and convey the results, including the accuracy and limitations of the assessments, through relevant verbal and/or written communication with the client or involved professional.

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

The feedback received from the 2020 edition of the unit has been considered in re-designing this unit for the 2021 edition in addition to adhering to restrictions regarding the delivery of content and classes.

Additional information

Special consideration and arrangements

Work, health and safety

Students must wear closed-in shoes (e.g. sneakers) to all practical classes. Students will be refused entry to practical class if closed-in shoes are not worn.

Students should come to practical class prepared to participate in exercise and wear appropriate clothing accordingly. In addition, this may include the wearing of masks as advised by the unit coordinator and tutors, according to the recommendations by NSW Health.

Students will complete a work, health and safety checklist during their first practical class. Any student who misses this WHS checklist must complete it before attending their next practical class.

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Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

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EXSS1037: Introduction to Exercise Science

Semester 1, 2021 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

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