Laboratory Evaluation and Dress Standards

Method of Evaluation

The assessment of Sports Science, Exercise and Health laboratory classes follows a general format.

1. Physical Performance (20% to 50%)
   Generally, a progressive method of evaluation will be used in preference to a single examination. In some units final examinations (including standardised tests) may be employed as part of the assessment.
   
   
2. Written test and/or manual (50% to 80%)
   The nature of the written test applied to different units may vary. However, in general terms, such papers will examine the theoretical basis of the particular activity, and strategies and laws where applicable.

Some units require the compilation of a manual as specified by the course lecturer. Where possible, these courses are linked to Level 1 accreditation in the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme.

Laboratories: Attendance

To be assessed in any School unit incorporating laboratories, attendance is mandatory. 5% off final exam mark can be deducted for each laboratory/practice class missed. Where classes are missed for any reason, (including sickness and injury), the time lost can be made up in one of several ways at the discretion of the unit coordinator:

• additional assignment work on the materials missed;
• attendance at repeat classes where available;
• attendance at club training sessions by arrangement;
• meeting with lecturer to discuss ways to make up missed material;

Classes missed for medical reasons do not excuse students from meeting laboratory requirements. Students who are constantly late will be considered absent; e.g., two late attendances of greater than 15 minutes equals one absence. Absentees are to present a written explanation within one week of occurrence or produce a medical certificate.

Dress Standards

Students should be appropriately dressed for the sport in which they are participating. Specific clothing requirements are explained at each class. Failure to adhere to these standards could mean that you will be deemed absent from class.

These include:

• Track suit
• Cotton T-shirt with short or long sleeves/polo shirt
• Competition style swimming costume
• Shoes with non-marking soles for indoor wear
• Mouthguards are recommended for ball and contact sports

It is preferred that men do not wear singlet tops and it is recommended that a hat, sun block and sun glasses be worn where appropriate.

Shoes used for indoor laboratories (non-marking shoes only permitted) should be kept for that purpose alone so as to avoid damage to floor surfaces by sand and other abrasive substances on the soles.

For safety purposes footwear must be worn at all times.

Laboratory Dress Standards

All students must wear clean white laboratory coats in anatomy and physiology laboratories. Students not wearing a white coat will be prevented from taking part in these laboratories. Other equipment may be necessary upon the instructor's request. For safety purposes students are required to wear fully covered shoes in all laboratories.

General Standards

Students in Sports Science, Exercise and Health and Exercise Science are training to be professionals and should dress accordingly. Bare feet are not permitted in University buildings and thongs are discouraged.

Bicycles are to be parked outside the building in the racks provided. It is recommended that a heavy duty steel D lock be used to secure bicycles. (These are available at the Guild Shop.)