EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY AND ASSESSMENT
SPE2EPA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will investigate the normal range of physiological responses to sport, exercise and performance training. Particular attention will be given to the physiological responses and adaptations of the cardiovascular,respiratory, musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine and immune systems to sport and exercise, their integration and regulation.
School: School Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Matthew Varley
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (HBSES).
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance | Prescribed | Power and Howely, 10th. Edi., 2018 | McGraw-Hill Education |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Discuss the function, regulation and interaction of physiological systems relating to exercise.
- Activities:
- Lecture, laboratory class, online learning activity, assignments, final examination
02. Evaluate and describe the individual and integrated physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise.
- Activities:
- Lecture, laboratory class, online learning activity, assignments, final examination
03. Apply knowledge of the physiological responses to acute exercise and the adaptations to chronic exercise to inform exercise programming.
- Activities:
- Lecture, laboratory class, online learning activity, assignments, final examination, practical assessments
04. Interpret, explain and analyse physiological data obtained during acute exercise, and compare such data between time points, individuals and populations.
- Activities:
- Laboratory class, practical assessment, assignments
05. Demonstrate an ability to safely monitor and evaluate physiological responses at rest and during exercise.
- Activities:
- Laboratory class, practical assessment
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Matthew Varley
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four x Ten minute online tests (equivalent to 700 words) | Online tests via the LMS in Weeks 3,5,7 and 9 | 20 | 01, 02, 03 |
| One 750-word Laboratory Report (15%) and one 1500 word Laboratory Report (30%) (2250 words total) | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Submission of completed practical skills competency logbook | Accreditation requires evidence of competency. | 01, 04, 05 | |
| One 60-minute written examination (equivalent to 1000 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |