Exercise Physiology 2

Course aim

The aim of this course is to introduce students to current methods of assessing energy expenditure and body composition and is to develop students’ skills of prescribing exercise for physical fitness and health.

Course content

Measuring energy expenditure using indirect calorimetry, telemetry, accelerometry and self report; measuring body composition using hydrodensitometry and bioelectrical impedance; secular trends in body composition among child and adult populations; prescribing training to improve aerobic and anaerobic fitness; prescribing physical activity to improve health; physiological responses to exercise and training among female athletes; appropriate exercise prescription for healthy aging.

Textbook(s)

Wilmore, J H, Costill, D L & Kenney, WL 2008, The Physiology of Sport & Exercise, 4th edn, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
HLTH 2006	Exercise Physiology 1

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 x 1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Final examination, Presentation of lab folder, Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.