Introduction to Physical Activity for Health

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
SPOR 1002
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Course ID
208143
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Mt Gambier, Whyalla, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
AU Pathways and Participation
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Barry Tarr
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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
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course introduces students to the importance of physical activity for good health across the lifespan. Students will learn about the far-reaching effect of various types of physical activity on personal health, and the connection between sedentary behaviour and the prevention and management of lifestyle-related chronic diseases. Ways to incorporate sustainable physical activity into the lifestyle of individuals, communities and populations will be explored.

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify the future career options available in sports and exercise discipline areas and develop a study plan to achieve this career goal
  • Describe the role of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in the aetiology, prevention, and management of lifestyle-related chronic diseases
  • Examine personal, social, environmental, and political determinants that contribute to active and inactive lifestyles
  • Apply individual and population level recommendations and guidelines for sustaining physically active lifestyles and for reducing sedentary behaviours throughout the lifespan

Availability

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 22838
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 15 Apr Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-12B
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-12B
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1010 Introduction to Physical Activity for Health please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 22839
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Mar - 13 Apr Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-12B
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-12B
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1010 Introduction to Physical Activity for Health please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 22840
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Mar - 17 Apr Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS2-09A
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS2-09A
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1010 Introduction to Physical Activity for Health please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 22841
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West AHMS, 7052A-B
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West AHMS, 7052A-B
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1010 Introduction to Physical Activity for Health please do not enrol in this course.

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 22842
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1010 Introduction to Physical Activity for Health please do not enrol in this course.

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 22843
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-54
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-54
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1010 Introduction to Physical Activity for Health please do not enrol in this course.

Online

Class number
Class number 20197
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1010 Introduction to Physical Activity for Health please do not enrol in this course.

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 52971
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-15
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-15
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1010 Introduction to Physical Activity for Health please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 52972
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-12
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-12
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1010 Introduction to Physical Activity for Health please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 52973
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-10
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-10
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1010 Introduction to Physical Activity for Health please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 52974
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-15
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-15
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1010 Introduction to Physical Activity for Health please do not enrol in this course.

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 52975
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-35
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1010 Introduction to Physical Activity for Health please do not enrol in this course.

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 52976
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-54
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-54
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1010 Introduction to Physical Activity for Health please do not enrol in this course.

Online

Class number
Class number 50172
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SPRC1010 Introduction to Physical Activity for Health please do not enrol in this course..

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed SPRC1010 Introduction to Physical Activity for Health at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Assessment

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