Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop learners’ knowledge of human growth and motor development across the lifespan with a focus on practical applications in exercise, health, and sport. This course delves into the physical, psychosocial, and cognitive changes that occur with human growth and development, with specific reference to their implications for physical activity and exercise. Learners will build an understanding of typical human growth and development, influencing factors, social determinants, and the role of physical activity and exercise in growth, motor development, pregnancy, and ageing. This course aligns with the program’s goals of developing a deep understanding of the role of exercise in supporting health and well-being across the lifespan, including the consideration of individual needs and perspectives to provide holistic advice and intervention.
- Early Life
- Mid-lifespan and Diverse Populations
- Older Adulthood
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the stages of growth, maturation, and development from conception to reproduction and death across the lifespan.
- Identify and describe structural, physiological, and psychosocial components of human development, and explore their interrelationships.
- Identify exercises contraindicated for specific stages of growth, maturation, and development, considering chronological and biological age differences, and common injuries or conditions in the different developmental stages.
- Formulate effective communication strategies and respond appropriately, to assist clients and service users from diverse populations to develop and maintain appropriate health and physical activity behaviours.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 54977
Section LE01
Size 200
Available 181
Class number 54978
Section WS01
Size 25
Available 23
Class number 54981
Section WS04
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 54982
Section WS05
Size 25
Available 22
Class number 54983
Section WS06
Size 25
Available 23
Class number 54986
Section WS09
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 54987
Section WS10
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 54988
Section WS11
Size 25
Available 22
Class number 54989
Section WS12
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 54990
Section WS13
Size 25
Available 21
Class number 54991
Section WS14
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 54992
Section WS15
Size 25
Available 25
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