School Of Science And HealthPersonal Training and CoachingWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400897.1
Discipline: SPORT AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisite
300361 Introduction to Human Biology AND 400880 Fundamentals of Exercise Science AND 400892 Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in course 4659 - Bachelor of Health Science (PDHPE).
About this Unit
In 2013 this unit replaced by 401056 Applied Exercise Science for Personal Trainers and Coaches. This unit presents the functional anatomy, exercise physiology, physical fitness, biomechanics, motor development and exercise training content required to function as competent personal trainers and/or sports coaches. Students will also complete laboratory exercises designed to train and provide experience in key aspects of personal training and coaching, including assessments of different components of physical fitness in laboratory and field settings, skill analyses from biomechanical and motor development perspectives, resistance training experience and coaching, and quantifying skill in sports and athletics.