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EXSC198 Health, Fitness and Performance

10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation 150 hours of focused learning.

The aim of this unit is to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental principles of exercise science and its application to health, fitness and sports performance. The unit will develop skills in standard screening procedures for apparently healthy individuals, submaximal exercise testing, estimating energy expenditure and exercise efficiency/economy in different activities. They will become proficient in basic skills of conducting an exercise test and exercise instruction. They will also be given instruction in basic resistance training techniques which can be applied to the health and fitness industry.

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