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Overview

In this subject you will investigate the normal range of physiological responses to sport, exercise and performance training. Particular attention will be given to the physiological responses and adaptations of the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, nervous and endocrine systems to sport and exercise to sport and exercise in healthy individuals.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Subject coordinator

Andrew Govus

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 2 - UG

AQF level

Level 6 - Advanced Diploma

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Discuss the function, regulation and interaction of physiological systems relating to exercise.
2.
Evaluate and describe the individual and integrated physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise.
3.
Apply knowledge of the physiological responses to acute exercise and the adaptations to chronic exercise to inform exercise programming.
4.
Analyse and interpret physiological data obtained during acute exercise, and compare such data between time points, individuals and populations.
5.
Safely monitor and evaluate physiological responses at rest and during exercise.

Learning activities

You will engage a range of activities including laboratory classes, online learning, teamwork activities and written assessments. These are collectively designed to achieve and assess your performance in alignment with the subject’s intended learning outcomes. You will receive timely feedback (formal and informal) about your performance on these activities to further inform your learning. 

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBSES, HBHS, SBMD, EBEDS, EB002

Requisites