Overview

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the course in which you are enrolled.

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Program of study overview

Aims

This major aims to understand the principles and practices of Applied Sports Science by exploring the following:

  • The anatomical, physiological and biomechanical factors that define human movement
  • The basic principles of nutrition science and physical activity
  • Technology's role in developing training programs, assessing physical preparedness, monitoring health and wellness, or improving athletic performance
  • Performance testing from a theoretical and practical perspective
  • Performance analysis practices through a theoretical, practical and innovative lens
  • Exercise program designed to target various anatomical, physiological and biomechanical training adaptations
  • Injury prevention and rehabilitation processes via a staged, multimodal and team approach
  • Sports coaching via theory and theory-informed practices

Learning outcomes

On completion students will be able to:
1.
Identify the anatomical, physiological and biomechanical factors that define human movement
2.
Apply the basic principles of nutrition science and physical activity
3.
Describe technology's role for developing training programs, assessing physical preparedness, monitoring health and wellness, or improving athletic performance
4.
Analyse performance testing from a theoretical and practical perspective
5.
Examine performance analysis practices through a theoretical, practical and innovative lens
6.
Design exercise program design to target various anatomical, physiological and biomechanical training responses
7.
Integrate injury prevention and rehabilitation processes via a staged, multimodal and team approach
8.
Critique sports coaching approaches via theory and theory informed practices

Available in courses

Bachelor of Sport and Active Recreation - Flinders City Campus
Bachelor of Sport and Active Recreation