exs2esp exercise and sports physiology
EXERCISE AND SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY
EXS2ESP
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will investigate the normal range of physiological responses (including energy metabolism) to exercise and training across the lifespan, under different environmental conditions and with the use of various nutritional and ergogenic aids. Particular attention will be given to the responses and adaptations of the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine and immune systems to exercise, their integration and regulation. This subject will also explore exercise testing protocols and strategies along with developing critical thinking and report writing skills.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBrett Gordon
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must pass HBS1HBB and must be admitted in one of the following course: HBESB, HBES, HZESPB; OR Must be admitted in one of the following courses: LBBSB, EBEDSB, EBEDS, EBOEXB, AND no other rules apply. All other students require Subject Coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. | Recommended | American College of Sports Medicine | 10TH EDN, LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS & WILKINS, PA |
| Readings | Exercise physiology: nutrition, energy, and human performance. | Recommended | McArdle, W D, Katch, F I & Katch, V L 2009 | LIPPINCOTT, CHAMPAIGN, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, PA. |
| Readings | Physiology of sport and exercise. | Recommended | Kenney, W L, Wilmore, J & Costill, D 2012 | 5TH EDN, HUMAN KINETICS, CHAMPAIGN. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe and characterise the dynamics and regulation of human energy metabolism and energy transfer at rest and during exercise.
- Activities:
- Seminars, Recordings & podcasts, readings, forum discussions, online activities, practical/laboratory classes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
02. Explain the acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise with particular reference to the range of normal responses across the lifespan and under different environmental conditions.
- Activities:
- Seminars, Recordings & podcasts, readings, forum discussions, online activities, practical/laboratory classes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Explain how physiological and metabolic characteristics of skeletal muscle influence individual exercise capacities.
- Activities:
- Seminars, Recordings & podcasts, readings, forum discussions, online activities, practical/laboratory classes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
04. Interpret physiological measures and explain how exercise capacity and performance might be influenced by nutrition and ergogenic aids..
- Activities:
- Seminars, Recordings & podcasts, readings, forum discussions, online activities, practical/laboratory classes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
05. Demonstrate an ability to safely monitor and evaluate physiological responses at rest and during exercise.
- Activities:
- Practical/laboratory classes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrett Gordon
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four 10-minute online tests (1,000-words Equivalent total) | 20 | 04, 03, 02, 01, 05 | |
| One 2-hour theory examination (2,000-words Equivalent) | 50 | 04, 05, 03, 02, 01 | |
| Two 750-word laboratory reports (1,500-words Equivalent total) | 30 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrett Gordon
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four 10-minute online tests (1,000-words Equivalent total) | 20 | 04, 03, 02, 01, 05 | |
| One 2-hour theory examination (2,000-words Equivalent) | 50 | 04, 05, 03, 02, 01 | |
| Two 750-word laboratory reports (1,500-words Equivalent total) | 30 | 01, 02 |