Available in 2024
Course code

EXSS3050

Units

10 units

Level

3000 level

Course handbook

Description

Continued advancements in refined training methods, technology and monitoring practices on exercise across a range of populations has widened the scope and resources available to exercise scientists when working with clients and athletes. The application and interpretation of assessments and responses to exercise training requires a detailed understanding of physiological system function and supporting evidence to maximise training adaptations. The prescription of training programs should be led by the available evidence and initial assessments and guided through training monitoring and adaptation data. By the end of this course, students should be able to write a detailed exercise program targeted at improving performance that is under-pinned by evidence and current technology.Prior to Semester 2 2021, this course was named Applied Exercise Physiology.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Ourimbah

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

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

1. Evaluate and apply key concepts of periodisation, training monitoring and data analysis to construct and monitor the effectiveness of training programs (ESSA 4.2.1, ESSA 4.2.2);

2. Integrate the physiological principles that explain exercise adaptation, fatigue and training dysfunction (ESSA 3.2.1);

3. Describe the normal physiological responses to acute and chronic exercise training and evaluate they are affected by external influences (ESSA 3.2.2);

4. Analyse and interpret physiological data obtained during exercise between time points, individuals and populations (ESSA 3.2.4);

5. Prescribe and deliver an evidence-based exercise intervention for specific populations that is supported through appropriate behavioural change strategies and technology (ESSA 4.2.10; ESSA 4.2.11; 4.2.12);

6. Critically evaluate data and use evidence-based practice and scientific rationale to underpin decision making in service delivery (ESSA PA 6).


Content

Training monitoring and periodisation

Physiological, biochemical and genetic adaptations to exercise

Advanced exercise prescription

Evidence-based practice for sport and exercise

Sport and exercise technology


Requisite

Students must have successfully completed EXSS2010 AND (EXSS2100 OR EXSS2050) to enrol in EXSS3050.


Assessment items

Online Open Book Formal Examination: Examination: Formal

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Laboratory Exercises

Written Assignment: Essays/Written assignments

Quiz: Online Quizzes


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Laboratory-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Online Activity-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline