XNB282 Resistance Training
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| Unit code: | XNB282 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | XNB199 or XNB189 or XNB169 or XNB274 Functional Anatomy |
| Equivalent(s): | HMB282 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $2,124 |
| Pre-2021 CSP student contribution | $996 The pre-2021 commonwealth supported place (CSP) contribution amount only applies to students enrolled in a course prior to 2021. To learn more, visit our Understanding your fees page. |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,204 |
| International unit fee | $4,572 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | XNB282 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | XNB199 or XNB189 or XNB169 or XNB274 Functional Anatomy |
| Coordinator: | Anthony Shield | aj.shield@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit will develop theoretical understanding and practical skills in strength training for general fitness. A combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills is required to safely and effectively prescribe appropriate exercise for diverse populations. This unit is designed to introduce you to theoretical concepts, apply them to practical situations and develop basic skills and competencies for the implementation and prescription of resistance training for general fitness. You will build on prior knowledge of functional anatomy and physiology to understand the acute physiological stresses and chronic adaptations to resistance training.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe the physiological basis of resistance training and the acute responses and chronic adaptations consequent to resistance training
- Plan and deliver individualised resistance training exercises and programs for a variety of performance and health goals while also understanding the common misconceptions and contentious issues in resistance training
- Apply current peer-reviewed scientific evidence and recognise the limitations of this evidence when prescribing exercise for resistance training
Content
This unit covers the physiological bases of strength and power, the acute physiological responses to resistance training, the physiological adaptations consequent to chronic resistance training, the nature of the improvements/changes in strength, power and body composition that resistance training causes, basic principles of resistance training program design and how resistance training programs fit in with other types of physical training programs. There is an emphasis on developing critical thinking skills to enable you successfully apply what you have learnt to the field of musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Learning Approaches
The unit will incorporate online lectures, practical demonstrations, and practice of strength training exercises. On completion you will be able to provide safe and effective advice regarding the prescription of resistance training programs, understand the rationale for that advice and have some awareness of the evidence base upon which such rationales are based. The practical component of the unit will focus on the development of instructional skills that will allow successful students to safely and effectively teach and supervise resistance training exercises. Significant time will be provided for you to practise these skills.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
- feedback on each piece of formative and summative assessment during the semester
- criteria sheet grading
- comments on summative assessment work in addition to criteria sheets
- generic comments back to the cohort via QUT Canvas
You are encouraged to communicate with the unit coordinator or unit tutor if you have any questions or concerns about the assessment items.
Assessment
Overview
Each assessment item is designed to measure your knowledge and mastery of professional skills related to the design and delivery of a range of resistance training exercises.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Workbook
This workbook will comprise responses to study questions from unit materials.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Demonstration
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate and instruct a range of resistance training exercises, and identify and correct errors in resistance training exercise performance.
Assessment: Portfolio
This portfolio will contain a range of exercise programs (suitable for healthy adults) that you will develop across the semester. These exercise programs will be accompanied with an evidence-based rationale for decisions regarding exercise prescriptions. Exercise programs will be presented using software formats common in the field and easily followed by lay clients.
This assessment adds to the whole of course ePortfolio.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
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Risk Assessment Statement
The unit has a significant practical component focused on resistance training and involves the lifting of weights, plyometric and other physical activities. However, the focus is on developing correct technique rather than a need to lift heavy weights. Consequently the risks are in accordance with low intensity exercise training. You should be prepared to participate in all physical activities each week unless a medical certificate is provided to indicate a valid reason why the activity is not possible.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.XN50 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- Design and deliver exercise assessments and programs to meet the specific needs of contemporary sport, exercise and health contexts.
Relates to: Workbook, Portfolio - Apply problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning to implement, analyse and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
Relates to: Workbook, Portfolio - Communicate and collaborate to transfer complex knowledge to clients and health professionals in a culturally safe manner.
Relates to: Demonstration, Portfolio
XN51 Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Design and deliver exercise assessments and programs to meet the specific needs of individuals and populations across the full health spectrum.
Relates to: Workbook, Portfolio - Apply problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning to implement, analyse and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
Relates to: Workbook, Portfolio - Communicate and collaborate to transfer complex knowledge to clients and health professionals in a culturally safe manner.
Relates to: Demonstration, Portfolio
XN52 Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)
- Design and deliver exercise assessments and programs to meet the specific needs of individuals and populations across the full health spectrum.
Relates to: Workbook, Portfolio - Apply problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning to implement, analyse and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
Relates to: Workbook, Portfolio - Communicate and collaborate to transfer complex knowledge to clients and health professionals in a culturally safe manner.
Relates to: Demonstration, Portfolio