EXERCISE AND SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY

EXS2ESP

2020

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.

School: La Trobe Rural Health School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Brett Gordon

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must pass HBS1HBB

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: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Exercise physiology: nutrition, energy, and human performance.

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: McArdle, W D, Katch, F I & Katch, V L

Year: 2014

Edition/Volume: 8th Edn

Publisher: LIPPINCOTT, Willliams, LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS

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ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription.

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: American College of Sports Medicine

Year: N/A

Edition/Volume: 10TH EDN

Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, PA.

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Physiology of sport and exercise.

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Kenney, W L, Wilmore, J & Costill, D

Year: 2012

Edition/Volume: 5TH EDN

Publisher: HUMAN KINETICS, CHAMPAIGN.

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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

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Describe and characterise the dynamics and regulation of human energy metabolism and energy transfer at rest and during exercise.
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.
03. Explain how physiological and metabolic characteristics of skeletal muscle influence individual exercise capacities.
04. Interpret physiological measures and explain how exercise capacity and performance might be influenced by nutrition and ergogenic aids..
05. Demonstrate an ability to safely monitor and evaluate physiological responses at rest and during exercise.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Brett Gordon

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 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 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Four 10-minute online tests (1,000-words Equivalent total)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

One 2-hour theory examination (2,000-words Equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Two 750-word laboratory reports (1,500-words Equivalent total)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2