Exercise Physiology 2

Course aim

The aim of this course is to equip students with the necessary skills to safely and competently perform health, exercise and sport related assessments. Further, the students will be able to apply knowledge of the physiological effects of exercise and training to the evaluation of assessment outcomes.

Course content

Physiological responses to exercise in extreme environments – heat, cold and altitude; body composition measurement using hydrodensitometry, skinfolds and bioelectrical impedance; physiology, measurement and interpretation of maximal aerobic power – sub-maximal prediction and maximal indirect calorimetry protocols; physiology, measurement and interpretation of lactate threshold; physiology, measurement and interpretation of anaerobic power; physiology, measurement and interpretation of muscular strength, power and endurance; Ratings of Perceived Exertion for prescribing exercise; determinants of data quality; ethical considerations for fitness testing.

Textbook(s)

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

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

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

Assessment

Practical examination, Quiz, Written examination

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.