Available in 2024
Course code

EXSS2010

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

A fundamental understanding of exercise physiology is required to understand the performance and health benefits of exercise. This course will advance fundamental knowledge about exercise physiology and discuss the acute responses and adaptations of major body systems to exercise training. Furthermore, it will explore how environmental stressors effect human physiology and introduce sport-specific applications of exercise physiology. By the end of this course, students will have a greater understanding of the underlying physiological determinants of physical performance and how to assess physiological adaptations that occur with exercise.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Ourimbah

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

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

1. Describe the function, regulation and interaction of physiological systems relating to exercise (ESSA 3.2.1);

2. Describe the individual and integrated physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise under normal conditions, in different environments, and by external influences (ESSA 3.2.2);

3. Conduct safe and accurate assessments of health, physical activity and exercise capacities with reference to their scientific rationale and limitations (ESSA 7.2.2 and 7.2.4);

4. Describe the principles and rationale for the calibration of equipment in commonly used in assessments and recognise and recalibrate equipment when required (ESSA 7.2.5);

5. Identify considerations and contraindications of assessments and demonstrate an ability to modify and conduct them appropriately for a range of diverse individuals (ESSA 7.2.3 and 7.2.6);

6. Collect, analyse and interpret physiological data obtained during acute exercise, and compare such data between time points, individuals and populations (ESSA 3.2.4).


Content

  • Energy systems
  • Neuromuscular structure and function
  • Physiological responses to exercise
  • Physiological adaptations to exercise
  • Environmental physiology
  • Sports physiology

Assumed knowledge

EXSS1050 and HUBS1401


Assessment items

Formal Examination: Formal Examination

Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Laboratory Exercises
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Quiz: Online Quizzes

Practical Demonstration: Practical Examination


Compulsory Requirements

Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:

  • First Aid Certificate - students must complete a First Aid Certificate issued by an approved provider.

Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah

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

Course outline