SP3006 - Environmental and Sports Medicine
Credit points: |
03 |
Year: |
2019 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band 2
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Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
This subject will examine special interest topics in the area of sport, the influence
of exercise on immune function and blood biochemistry, and the physiological, biochemical
and pathological effects of short and long-term exposure to exercise in extreme environmental
conditions
Learning Outcomes
- to critique the classes of prohibited drugs and procedures, why athletes take these
substances, their effects and possible side effects;
- to critically analyse the exercise-induced changes in blood gases, electrolytes and
immune function;
- to critically evaluate the effects on physiology and health in different environmental
conditions including heat and humidity, cold, and altitude both at rest and during
exercise;
- to understand and evaluate the importance of maintaining hydration during exercise
and the current recommendations for fluid intake prior to, during and after exercise;
- to demonstrate competency in the assessment of core and skin temperatures during exercise.
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 1
|
Census Date 28-Mar-2019 |
Coordinator: |
Mr Wade Sinclair |
Contact hours: |
- 24 hours lectures
- 10 hours tutorials
- 20 hours practicals
|
Assessment: |
end of semester exam (45%); other exams (15%); presentations (10%); assignments (30%). |
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Cairns,
Internal,
Study Period 1
|
Census Date 28-Mar-2019 |
Coordinator: |
Mr Wade Sinclair |
Contact hours: |
- 24 hours lectures
- 10 hours tutorials
- 20 hours practicals
|
Assessment: |
end of semester exam (45%); other exams (15%); presentations (10%); assignments (30%). |
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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.