Advanced Exercise Programming and Prescription G (11580.1)

In this unit students will demonstrate their ability to design and implement appropriate periodized exercise programs consistent with athlete development models and established evidence-based practice. The processes necessary to deliver high quality targeted programs will be delivered including needs analysis, testing and screening methods. The unit will allow students to learn, coach and apply advanced strength and power training techniques and evaluate their implementation within performance programs.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Develop and periodically appraise a longitudinal strength and power program for an individual based on needs analysis, screening and testing;
2. Apply specialised knowledge to the safe delivery of advanced resistance training exercises and movement skills; and
3. Critically evaluate best practice for the delivery of advanced resistance training exercises and movement skills using appropriate coaching frameworks.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

Basic understanding of:
- Exercise prescription principles
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biomechanics