EXSS3050

Advanced Exercise Physiology

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Ourimbah Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013

This course covers advanced topics in exercise science such as thermoregulation, exercise at altitude, muscle damage and recovery genetics, sport-science specific training, ergogenic aids and fatigue and molecular adaptations to exercise training. Students also explore the findings and implications of current research in Exercise Physiology.

In order to participate in this course, students must complete a compulsory Work Health and Safety requirement. Students will receive full information on this Compulsory Course Component in the course outline provided by the School.

Objectives On successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Understand strategies used to monitor training loads and physiological responses to overtraining and detraining;
2. Describe the physiological principles and biochemical pathways related to muscle fatigue and soreness during and after exercise;
3 Be able to differentiate and explain the normal and abnormal responses to exercise and why they occur;
4. Understand and describe the specific physiological adaptations to a variety of exercise training modalities;
5. Understand and describe the physiological mechanism related to thermoregulation and fluid homeostasis during exercise in either hot or cold exposure;
6. Develop a fundamental understanding of the emerging field of genetics on Exercise Physiology;
7. Demonstrate an ability to write safe and effective exercise prescription plans;
8. Understand the physiology related to valid exercise testing and prescription.
Content Training monitoring
Recovery strategies
Thermoregulation
High altitude physiology
Muscle damage and recovery
Ergogenic aids
Genetic adaptations
Physiological adaptations to training
Replacing Course(s) SPOR3050 Advanced Exercise Physiology
Transition Cannot be counted for credit with SPOR3050 Advanced Exercise Physiology.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge EXSS2010 or SPOR2010 Exercise Physiology
EXSS2050 or SPOR2050 Exercise Testing & Prescription
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Laboratory
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Examination: Formal Final written examination
Reports Laboratory Reports
Contact Hours Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Laboratory: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Compulsory Course Component Work Health and Safety Induction or Risk Assessment. Compulsory Course Component: In order to participate in this course, students must complete a compulsory lab induction and safety induction (testing equipment usage).
Compulsory Program Component To be able to safely participate in laboratory exercises, students are required to complete the following EXSS or SPOR courses prior to enrolment in EXSS3050 1. EXSS2010 or SPOR2010, 2. EXSS2050 or SPOR2050 (concurrent enrolment in EXSS2010 and EXSS2050 is allowed).
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for EXSS3050