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EXSS5109: Sport and Physical Activity With a Disability

2026 unit information

This unit provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the impact of physical activity, exercise, and sport on the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities. Students will delve into the challenges and benefits associated with sports and physical activities for people with disabilities. They will learn to adapt exercises and leverage technology to improve exercise outcomes. The course will cover a range of sports and recreational opportunities available for various disabilities, including the processes for classification in competitive disability sports. The unit is designed to be highly interactive, fostering discussions, critical evaluations of evidence, and practical engagement with individuals with disabilities during hands-on sessions and tutorials

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Medicine and Health

Study level Postgraduate
Academic unit Movement Sciences
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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A minimum of 90 credit points
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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EXSS4109
Assumed knowledge:
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None

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Semester 2a 2026
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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