Developing the Elite Athlete (SPCG3343)

Information valid for Semester 2, 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

2 Lecture hours
2 Practical or Laboratory hours

Prerequisite

HMST2730

Recommended prerequisite

Restricted

BScApp(HMS), BHMS

Assessment methods

Assignment 1 - 20%, Assignment 2 - 30%, Oral Presentation - 10%, Final Exam - 40%

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

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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