Exercise Physiology 1

Course aim

Introduce students to the theory underlying, and test procedures for evaluating, the physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise and how these impact on health, fitness and physical performance.

Course content

Muscle structure and function; energy metabolism; neuromuscular control of movement; principles of exercise testing; principles of fatigue; regulation of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems at rest and during exercise; principles of exercise training; adaptations of the cardiovascular, respiratory and neuromuscular systems to exercise training; the effect of detraining; effects of common medications and other factors on exercise and training responses; health effects of physical activity; special considerations for exercise in children and older adults; gender differences in sport and exercise; special considerations for exercise in patients with chronic disease (cancer, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, disorders of bones and joints).

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Students need to have completed one of the above courses to meet the prerequisite.

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

Examination, Practical 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.