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
Intended Learning Outcomes
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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Four 10-minute online tests (1,000-words Equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 2-hour theory examination (2,000-words Equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Two 750-word laboratory reports (1,500-words Equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |