Growth,Development and Ageing
EXSS2026
This unit of study aims to provide the student with an appreciation of growth, development and ageing of the human across the lifespan. Physiologic changes, motor skill development and physical performance will be examined and related to morphology and stages of childhood and adolescent growth and ageing. The relationships between growth, development, gender and physical activity will be explored. The biological changes and consequences of ageing on physiologic and psychological health, disease and exercise capacity will be investigated. The student will also be able to gain an understanding of exercise prescription for pregnant women, children, adolescents and older adults.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Intermediate
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 2
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: EXSS2026
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes
Our courses that offer this unit of study
- Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Nursing
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science)
- Bachelor of Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology)