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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 |
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| Academic unit | Movement Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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A minimum of 90 credit points |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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EXSS4109 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Identify and critically discuss the well-being promoting properties of physical activity, exercise and sport in persons with disability for optimisation of and maintenance of functional ability, mental well-being, and independence.
- LO2. Explain the disability sporting and activity pathways within NSW and identify the different categories of disabilities for sport.
- LO3. Compare and contrast the medical model of disability to the social model and analyse how each of these shapes the approach of health professions towards people with impairments.
- LO4. Explain and discuss the range of physical activities available for exercise in persons with disability, i.e. lifestyle activities, as well as recreational, competitive, and elite sport.
- LO5. Evaluate the potential role of sport in the rehabilitation of individuals with impairments, considering its physical, psychological and social benefits.
- LO6. Select appropriate physical activity and fitness measurements for persons with a disability and critically evaluate the limitations of each method for individuals with a range of disabilities.
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