Course

Concepts of Physical Activity, Exercise and Health - GENM0703

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine

School: School of Public Health and Community Medicine

Course Outline: See Course Outline

Campus: Sydney

Career: Undergraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2

Enrolment Requirements:

Excluded: Not available to Undergraduate Faculty of Medicine single/dual program students

Equivalent: GENM0707

Excluded: GENM0707

CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

Available for General Education: Yes (more info)

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Description

The course will expose students to theory and concepts relating to the development and maintenance of physical health, disease prevention and general wellbeing. Topics include physical activity guidelines as well as exercise prescription in areas such as cardio-respiratory conditioning, resistance exercise, flexibility training, lifestyle management issues (diabetes, smoking, obesity, etc) and the negative effects of sedentary behaviours - with benefits and/or consequences of those actions used to direct decision making. Popular misconceptions will be addressed with research findings used to dispel these myths. By participating in the group presentation and tutorials, students will be able to reflect on, and analyse their own health & fitness experiences, and improve upon future experiences for themselves and others. They will also be able to develop effective collaborative and communication skills.

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