Physical Activity and Health

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HLTH 1003
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Course ID
201355
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Allied Health & Human Perform
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to introduce students to key concepts in waking movement behaviours (physical activity and sedentary behaviour), including definitions, metrics and guidelines. This course provides foundational knowledge relating to the interactions and relationships between physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and health in different populations. Students will develop an extensive knowledge base relevant to movement behaviours and health, in addition to the ability to apply guidelines to optimise waking movement behaviours in a range of populations. This course aligns with the programs intent to produce graduates who are knowledgeable and can think critically and ethically within exercise science and human movement practice. 

  • Foundations Of Movement Behaviours And Health
  • Movement Behaviour Interventions
  • Movement Behaviours And Population Health

Course learning outcomes

  • Discuss the importance of movement behaviours for population health  
  • Discuss population groups at risk of unhealthy movement behaviours 
  • Develop interventions and strategies for promoting and evaluating movement behaviours in diverse populations across the lifespan 
  • Describe the role of key stakeholders in the promotion of healthy movement behaviours in Australia 

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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