Exercise Science Technical Skills (EXMD2382)

Information valid for Semester 1, 2025

Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences

School

Human Movement Studies School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Attendance mode

In Person

Class hours

1 Lecture hour
3 Practical or Laboratory hours

Incompatible

HMST6383

Prerequisite

EDUC2000 or EDUC1002 or HMST1002 + HMST2730 + Apply First Aid (CPR) certificate or with approval from course coordinator. Please note that CPR must be renewed on a yearly basis.

Companion

EXMD2362

Restricted

BScApp(HMS-ExSc) or BHMS(ExSc) or BESS(AEP)

Assessment methods

Practical Examinations, Laboratory Assignments (Reflective Entries and MCQ Quizzes), Professionalism, Final Theory Examination

Course enquiries

Mrs Naomi Ferstera ()

Doctor Jenna Taylor ()

Dr Jenna Taylor and Associate Lecturer Naomi Ferstera

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) St Lucia In Person Course Profile

Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.

Course description

Principles and practice of technical skills needed by the exercise scientist. Includes developing competencies in assessment of anthropometry, cardiorespiratory health & fitness, muscular strength & endurance, functional testing, dietary analysis, maximal power testing and anaerobic tests central to professional practice in health, fitness and sports settings.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) St Lucia In Person Course Profile
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) St Lucia In Person Course Profile
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile