The Science of Fitness
Curtin University
The Science of Fitness introduces learners to the scientific basis of improving human fitness. It examines aspects such as how fitness is assessed, monitored, optimised and maintained. With an overarching theme of fitness for everyone, this course provides specific details on fitness for children, remote communities, people with disability and older adults. This course contains small, interactive learning tasks such as measuring heart rate and perceived exertion, as well as using wearable sen...
About this Course
Physical fitness is a concept familiar to many in modern society. There are numerous misconceptions about the usefulness of fitness and how it affects modern life. This course explores the constructs of human physical fitness, and gives learners a real-world approach to starting the journey of fitness. Content regarding the scientifically researched benefits of fitness is presented along with known impediments to starting and continuing on a fitness journey. The utility of appropriate nutrition, sleep and wellbeing is considered, as well as specific goal setting. Potential challenges to fitness such as injury and disability are also discussed. This course encompasses an inclusive approach to fitness, with tips for people from diverse backgrounds, ability and age.
What You'll Learn
- Develop a basic understanding of the construct of human fitness.
- Understand the scientifically-based benefits of improving fitness.
- Examine strategies to begin improving fitness.
- Gain an appreciation of the barriers to improving fitness.
- Identify challenges to improving fitness for diverse populations.
Instructors
Kevin Netto
Professor
Luke Haseler
Professor
Daniel Gucciardi
Professor
Elissa Burton
Associate Professor