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For first teaching from September 2009, for first award in Summer 2011 (Version 3).
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We have divided this course into three components:
Component 1: Developing knowledge, understanding and skills for balanced, healthy lifestyles and participation in physical activities;
Component 2: Developing and maintaining a balanced, healthy lifestyle; and
Component 3: Individual performance in physical activities.
Students study the following:
- Concepts of health, physical fitness and skilled performance;
- Key influences that impact on balanced, healthy lifestyles and participation in physical activities;
- The impact of exercise and training on balanced, healthy lifestyles and physical fitness;
- Types of exercise and methods of training;
- Principles for developing physical well-being and physical fitness;
- Assessing and monitoring the development of physical health/well-being and peak physical performance;
- The effects of exercise, training and physical activity on the body;
- Health and safety issues;
- Exercise and training sessions; and
- Exercise and training programmes.