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EXSS2035: Physical Activity and Society
2025 unit information
This unit provides an understanding of public policy and health promotion as part of the health system in Australia. It explores the relationships between physical activity and population health, including cultural and social factors affecting physical activity and sedentary behaviour. It looks at the impact of public policy on promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour across population groups. Students will also learn how age and gender influence exercise capacity and how physical activity can influence growth, development, and health across the lifespan.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Movement Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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A minimum of 48 credit points |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Describe the risks to health associated with physical inactivity or sedentary behaviour, and identify populations at risk of insufficient physical activity or sedentary behaviour and assess population characteristics and physical activity needs.
- LO2. Design an intervention for a culturally or linguistically diverse population, using evidence-based practice, to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour.
- LO3. Demonstrate understanding of how age and gender influence exercise capacity and how physical activity can influence changes in the human body across the lifespan.
- LO4. Communicate effectively in writing, digital presentation and orally to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- LO5. Differentiate between high and lower quality sources of information to inform evidence-based practice.
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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