PHYSICAL PREPARATION FOR SPORT | Federation University

EXSCI3002 PHYSICAL PREPARATION FOR SPORT

This unit is concerned with all aspects of physical preparation for athletes participating in competitive sport. It covers principles and applications of training for endurance, speed qualities, strength qualities, agility, body composition, periodising and planning programs, monitoring training, recovery, screening for injury prevention, and issues such as altitude training and overtraining. The unit also covers principles of assessment of physical qualities, criteria for selection of tests such as validity and reliability, and interpretation of test results. Through assignment work, students are required to gather evidence from research and other sources to provide a rationale for efficacious training and testing of athletes.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $2,175
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $997

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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