Developing the Elite Athlete (SPCG3343)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Practical 2 Hours/ Week
Exam 2 Hours/ Ad Hoc
2P2EX
Prerequisite
HMST2730 or PHYL2730
Recommended prerequisite
HMST3362 or EXMD2362
Restricted
BScApp(HMS), BHMS, BHSPE, BExSS, BENS
Assessment methods
Quiz 1
Quiz 2
Holistic Periodisation and Programming
Final Examination
Course enquiries
Doctor Kai Wheeler ()
Dr Kai Wheeler
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course examines physical preparation strategies for elite athletes. Methods of assessing the demands of a sport & specific strengths and weaknesses of athletes will be discussed. Students will then be able to develop strength & conditioning programs that are specifically tailored to the requirements of individual athletes.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2021 (26/07/2021 - 20/11/2021) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) | 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 |
