agr2elp equine locomotion and exercise physiology

EQUINE LOCOMOTION AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

AGR2ELP

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces basic inheritance and genetics for athleticism, and equine biomechanical locomotion parameters in the horse. Knowledge of the physiological and biochemical processes involved in exercise and athletic conditioning and the effects on the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems are also examined. An understanding of the limiting physiological processes in the equine athlete will be utilised to examine the major consequences of exercise, which go beyond a horses ability to maintain homeostasis.

SchoolLife Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must be admitted into SBATE or requires Subject Coordinator approval

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsThe student is expected to work with live animals. All use of animals is regulated through the Scientific Procedures Licence and The Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

The athletic horse: principles and practice of equine sports medicine

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorHodgson, DR, McKeever, KH & McGowan, CM

Year2014

Edition/Volume2ND EDN

PublisherSAUNDERS ELSEVIER, ST LOUIS, MISSOURI.

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

The horse in motion: the anatomy and physiology of equine locomotion

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorPilliner, S, Elmhurst, S & Davies, Z

Year2002

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherBLACKWELL SCIENCE, OXFORD, UK.

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Biomechanics and physical training of the horse

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorDenoix, J

Year2014

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherCRC PRESS, BOCA RATON.

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Fitness evaluation of the horse

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorHourdebaigt, J

Year2008

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherWILEY, HOBOKEN, NJ.

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

The Genetics of the Horse

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorBowling, A & Ruvinsky, A

Year2000

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherCABI, Wallingford

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Equine sports medicine and surgery: basic clinical sciences of the equine athlete

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorHinchcliff, KW, Kaneps, AJ & Geor, RJ

Year2014

Edition/Volume2ND EDN

PublisherSAUNDERS ELSEVIER, EDINBURGH, UK

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Equine locomotion

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorBack, W & Clayton, H

Year2013

Edition/Volume2ND EDN

PublisherELSEVIER, ST LOUIS, MI.

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

The athletic horse: building on strengths, overcoming weaknesses

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorBecker, H

Year2010

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherCADMOS VERIAG, UK.

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Equitation science

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorMcGreevy, PD & McLean, AN

Year2010

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherWILEY-BLACKWELL, CHICHESTER

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Equine exercise physiology : the science of exercise in the athletic horse

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorHinchcliff, KW, Geor, RJ & Kaneps, AJ

Year2008

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherSAUNDERS/ELSEVIER, EDINBURGH.

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Discuss the basis of inheritance and genetics for athleticism.

02. Evaluate the key characteristics of a horse's gait, considering the biomechanics of movement and key areas of stress.

03. Relate muscle form to function using external landmarks and knowledge of underlying bones, joints and muscle groups.

04. Differentiate the key physiological and biochemical aspects of the equine response to exercise and training.

05. Identify performance limiting physiological processes in the equine athlete.

Subject options

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Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Delivered as either face-to-face or as a pre-recorded online lecture

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 3.00 hours practical per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical at Melbourne Polytechnic's Equine Facilities or other suitable equine facilities. Classes will be capped at 20 students. Where enrolments exceed 20, extra classes will be delivered

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Delivered as self-directed learning reading material or online tasks

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Six online quizzes (1,200-words equivalent total). Each quiz is of equal value (equivalent to 200 words), one quiz every 2 weeks.	N/A	Quizzes	Individual	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
One 1800-word practical report. Based on live horse practical classes	N/A	Report	Individual	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
One 1.5-hour written examination (equivalent to 1500 words)	N/A	Central exam	Individual	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5