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SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOMECHANICS

SPE2SPB

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Students will develop a theoretical understanding of the physiological and biomechanical principles that underline sports performance, with particular emphasis on how sporting technique and performance enhancement relate to the function of the body. Practical classes will reinforce knowledge and assist students in developing practical skill in movement analysis and understanding energy system interaction. Students will learn to demonstrate skills in conducting and interpreting various measurements.

School: Allied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Matthew Varley

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: HBS1HBA AND 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

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
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Interpret and apply knowledge of the interaction of the body's energy systems to generate energy for sport and exercise performance.
02. Synthesise knowledge of the acute and chronic physiological responses to apply adaptations to sport and exercise.
03. Critically apply knowledge of basic biomechanical principles to the analysis of sports performance and technique.
04. Synthesise and apply knowledge of biomechanical principles to the analysis of human movement in the context of sport, exercise, health and activities of daily living.
05. Analyse and interpret physiological and biomechanical assessment data and movement patterns in order to design and implement a range of training interventions.
06. Communicate, in a clear and coherent manner and using a range of media, scientific data analysis and movement pattern information to clients, colleagues, and other professionals.
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.