Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

Students will also be trained in the interpretation and delivery of
results to clients.
SPS4110 20 Credit Points
Applied Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This Unit provides knowledge and experiences for students in
qualitative and quantitative methods for analyzing human
movement, equipment, and biological and non-biological
materials. Students will apply the principles of biomechanics in an
analysis, study and reporting of selected strength and conditioning
exercises. In particular, students will be encouraged to develop
skills in the use of video for movement and technique analysis. A
selection of advanced topics will be explored in both theory and
practice.
SPS420T 20 Credit Points
Advanced Motor Control
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit examines practical and theoretical aspects relating to
scientific investigation of human sensory and motor system
function. Movement disorders are used as a model to understand
the role of neuromuscular components.
SPS510O 20 Credit Points
Preparation of Thesis Proposal
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
The background research and proposal for the Honours or Masters
project.
SPS510P 20 Credit Points
Thesis Development
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
SPS5101 Preparation of Thesis Proposal
The implementation and submission of the Honours project.
SPS510Q 20 Credit Points
Thesis Development
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
SPS5101 Preparation of Thesis Proposal
The implementation and submission of the Honours project.
SPS510R 20 Credit Points
Thesis Development
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
SPS5101 Preparation of Thesis Proposal
The implementation and submission of the Honours project.
SPS510S 20 Credit Points
Research Methods in Sports Science
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit is designed to provide students with the required
background knowledge in research design, implementation and
statistical analysis for conducting a postgraduate research project
in Sport and Exercise Science. It also aims to assist students in the
process of developing a research proposal.
SPS510T 20 Credit Points
Special Topics in Sports Science
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit provides students in the Sports Science postgraduate
program with an opportunity to conduct a small research project
in an area of interest. Students will be required to present their
results at a seminar attended by fellow students and academic
staff. Students will be required to submit a project report in a
format suitable for presentation to a scholarly organisation.
SPS5111 20 Credit Points
Masters Thesis
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit involves the implementation of the Master of Research
Project.
SPS5112 20 Credit Points
Reading and Conference
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit provides students in the Masters program in Sports
Science with the opportunity to formulate a substantial project in
their chosen area of study. With approval from the course
coordinator, a supervisor or supervisors will be allocated to
provide guidance and scholarly discourse on the topics of
literature review, research methods and, if appropriate, data
collection.
SPS5113 20 Credit Points
Research and Computer Methods in Strength and
Conditioning
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit will present modules in various aspects of computers
and technology for research, measurement, data analysis and
presentation. Students will develop basic skills and knowledge in
the use of computers and the Internet to enhance their
effectiveness as strength and conditioning professionals.
Furthermore, the ability to search for research information,
critically evaluate and interpret will be explored and developed.
SPS5116 20 Credit Points
Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit is designed to provide the strength and conditioning
specialist with an understanding of the rehabilitation of common
musculoskeletal sporting injuries. Students will learn practical and
theoretical aspects of exercise rehabilitation with an emphasis on
the transition between acute management and exercise
commencement, to long term management as part of the strength
and conditioning plan. Aspects of programming to minimise and
prevent injury will be covered.
SPS5119 20 Credit Points
Current Issues in Strength and Conditioning
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit will present modules that are topical in strength and
conditioning. These may include;
exercise induced muscle damage, resistance training in the
elderly, disabled, pre-pubescents, cancer and Alzheimers patients.
Furthermore, management issues such facility layout and
scheduling and developing policy and procedures may also be
discussed.
SPS520O 20 Credit Points
Social Psychology of Athletic Coaching
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit will focus on the social, cultural and psychological
aspects of sport and exercise that encourage life long
participation. Students will appraise strategies used to promote
participation and develop research skills that will enable them to
undertake field based projects.
SPS530O 20 Credit Points
Quantitative Methods in Biomechanics
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
SPS530O Quantitative Methods in Biomechanics or an equivalent
unit approved by the Course Co-ordinator.
This unit is designed to provide the student with the quantitative
skills required in the area of Biomechanics. An emphasis will be
upon those methods which are routinely used in the analysis of
sports techniques, aetiology and rehabilitation of sports injuries.
Such methods include videography, electromyography and
dynamometry. The processes that are required to obtain such data
are also discussed. The knowledge and skills will enable students
to conduct independent scientific study in addition to critically
assessing quantitative methods used in the related literature.
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