On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Discuss the age- and sex- associated variation in growth and physical performance, and chronological age vs. biological age;
2. Describe the interrelationship among maturity indicators during biological maturation and the influence of genetic, endocrine and nutritional factors;
3. Describe the various physical, physiological, and cognitive changes that occur with ageing;
4. Describe the physiological factors limiting exercise performance across the life cycle;
5. Discuss the impact of ageing and sedentary lifestyle on physical work capacity and the incidence of chronic disease;
6. Select appropriate fitness tests or modify standard protocols for children, pregnant women and older adults;
7. Prescribe appropriate physical training programs for children, adolescents, and older adults.

- Pre-natal growth and pregnancy
- Somatic growth
- Physique and body composition
- Bone, muscle fat, and the cardiovascular system
- Motor development and performance
- Perceptual and sensory development
- Adolescence
- Physical activity and exercise in childhood and adolescence, performance assessments and exercise prescription
- Musculoskeletal and neuromuscular aspects of ageing
- Cardiovascular and cognitive changes, frailty and physical performance including assessments
- Ageing and exercise

SPOR2080 Growth, Development and Ageing

Cannot count for credit with SPOR2080 Growth, Development and Ageing

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HUBS1108 Musculoskeletal Anatomy for Podiatry
HUBS1403 Biomedical Science Part 1
HUBS1404 Biomedical Science Part 2
EXSS1010 or SPOR1010 Foundations of Exercise and Sport Science

Internal Mode

Lecture
Laboratory
Self Directed Learning

Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Laboratory: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term