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SP2007 - Physiological Basis for Exercise and Sport
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
Available to level 2 sport and exercise science students and other students who have
completed the pre-requisites.
This subject is designed to examine the influence of physical exercise on the various
physiological systems of the human body. The emphasis will be on the knowledge and
practical understanding of the short- (acute) and long-term (chronic) physiological
responses to exercise of various form, intensity and duration.
Learning Outcomes
- describe the physiological principles of detraining, overtraining, gender, age and
health on exercise responses and adaptations;
- describe the acute (short-term) and chronic (long- term) cardiovascular, respiratory,
metabolic, hormonal, muscular and neural responses to exercise of various form, intensity
and duration;
- integrate the theoretical and practical aspects of exercise physiology for application
to the sport and exercise science industry;
- interpret basic physiological tests of exercise capacity.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Examination - In class - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Client report 1 - (20%) - Group.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative
score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.
Prerequisites: |
SP1012 AND BM1062 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coord/Lect: |
Assoc. Professor Anthony Leicht. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 13 hours tutorials - Synthesis sessions (includes invigilated assessment)
- 26 hours online activity
- 26 hours specialised - Practicals
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.