Overview

This unit introduces students to the key areas of sport and exercise science. The unit will provide an understanding of the principles of exercise science and the role that sport and exercise has in the field of health science. It will introduce the students to the professional career pathways that are available in sport, sport science, health and rehabilitation. It will cover the main sub-disciplines in sport science to facilitate progression into the sports science degree.

Requisites

Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Pathways Teaching 3
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
21-October-2024
31-January-2025
Last self-enrolment date
03-November-2024
Census date
15-November-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
13-December-2024
Results released date
11-February-2025
Pathways Teaching 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
24-February-2025
30-May-2025
Last self-enrolment date
09-March-2025
Census date
21-March-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
02-May-2025
Results released date
10-June-2025
Pathways Teaching 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
23-June-2025
26-September-2025
Last self-enrolment date
06-July-2025
Census date
18-July-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
15-August-2025
Results released date
07-October-2025
Pathways Teaching 3
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
20-October-2025
30-January-2026
Last self-enrolment date
02-November-2025
Census date
14-November-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
12-December-2025
Results released date
10-February-2026

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Develop a basic understanding of key areas of sports science including but not limited to exercise physiology, biomechanics, performance analysis, sports psychology, principles of training, nutrition, strength and conditioning and skill acquisition
  • Develop a basic understanding of the approaches used in each of the key areas
  • Demonstrate problem solving and research skills for sports science
  • Apply problem identification, formulation and solution in sports science

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
On-campus
(Class 1)		 2 12 weeks  24
On-campus
(Class 2)		 2 12 weeks  24
Live Online
(Lecture)		 2 12 weeks  24
Unspecified Activities
(Independent Learning)		 6.5 12 weeks  78
TOTAL     150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULOs
Assignment 1 Individual/Group  30 - 50%  1,2,3,4 
Assignment 2 Individual/Group  25 - 35%  1,2,4 
Assignment 3 Individual/Group  25 - 35%  1,2,4 

Content

  • Introduction to sports science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Nutrition
  • Performance Analysis
  • Motor Learning and skill acquisition
  • Sports Psychology
  • Exercise Prescription
  • Injury and rehabilitation
  • Principles of Training
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Genetics

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.