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Course Code VQC7006
PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Course Title

Credit 3

Course Learning At the end of the course, students are able to:
Outcomes
1. Evaluate assessment quality, including test validity and
reliability
2. Distinguish appropriate test batteries according to physical
needs
3. Conduct test protocols properly and safely with correct
technical skills
Synopsis This course is designed to help students gain high levels of
technical skill in physical assessment to produce accurate
measurements. Principles that govern physical assessment will be
broadly discussed and critically evaluated. In addition students will
reflect on aspects of ethics and professional practice. The course
involves practical sessions which will be conducted in the
laboratory or gymnasium.

Main Reference 1) Baechle T.R. and Earle R.W. (2008). Essentials of
Strength Training and Conditioning. 3rd Ed Human
Kinetics, IL.
2) Ratamess N. (2012). ACSM’s Foundations of Strength
and Conditioning. American College of Sports Medicine.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins., IN.
3) Nieman, D.C. (2010). Exercise Testing and Prescription.
7th Ed. McGraw-Hill. New York.
Assessment Weightage Continuous Assessment: 60%

Final Examination: 40%

Soft Skills 1. Entrepreneurial Skills – ES1-ES2
2. Leadership skills – LS1-LS4

3. Ethics, moral and professionalisme: EM1-EM3

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