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.

School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Penelope Smith

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must be admitted into SBATE or requires Subject Coordinator approval

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: The 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 requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

The athletic horse: principles and practice of equine sports medicine

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Hodgson, DR, McKeever, KH & McGowan, CM

Year: 2014

Edition/Volume: 2ND EDN

Publisher: SAUNDERS ELSEVIER, ST LOUIS, MISSOURI.

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

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Pilliner, S, Elmhurst, S & Davies, Z

Year: 2002

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: BLACKWELL SCIENCE, OXFORD, UK.

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Biomechanics and physical training of the horse

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Denoix, J

Year: 2014

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: CRC PRESS, BOCA RATON.

ISBN: N/A

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Fitness evaluation of the horse

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Hourdebaigt, J

Year: 2008

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Publisher: WILEY, HOBOKEN, NJ.

ISBN: N/A

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The Genetics of the Horse

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Bowling, A & Ruvinsky, A

Year: 2000

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Publisher: CABI, Wallingford

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

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Hinchcliff, KW, Kaneps, AJ & Geor, RJ

Year: 2014

Edition/Volume: 2ND EDN

Publisher: SAUNDERS ELSEVIER, EDINBURGH, UK

ISBN: N/A

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Equine locomotion

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Back, W & Clayton, H

Year: 2013

Edition/Volume: 2ND EDN

Publisher: ELSEVIER, ST LOUIS, MI.

ISBN: N/A

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The athletic horse: building on strengths, overcoming weaknesses

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Becker, H

Year: 2010

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: CADMOS VERIAG, UK.

ISBN: N/A

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Equitation science

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: McGreevy, PD & McLean, AN

Year: 2010

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: WILEY-BLACKWELL, CHICHESTER

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

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Hinchcliff, KW, Geor, RJ & Kaneps, AJ

Year: 2008

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: SAUNDERS/ELSEVIER, EDINBURGH.

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/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.

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

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Penelope 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