HUBS2503
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
The course is designed to enhance students' understanding of human physiology and develop their understanding of physiological responses to single bouts of exercise as well as the adaptations that occur following regular exercise training. Students will participate in practical sessions to gain an understanding of exercise and physical fitness testing.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of pre-exercise screening and exercise testing
2. Explain how physiological systems are stimulated during physical activity
3. Describe the role of regular physical activity in the maintenance of health and physical fitness
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the physiological responses and adaptations to physical activity
5. Apply knowledge of the principles of exercise training to selection and appraisal of the different types of exercise training programs
6. Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of clinical conditions on capacity to perform physical activity
7. Describe the roles and recommendations for specific types of exercise programs for people with different clinical conditions
8. Demonstrate skills in conducting basic fitness physical assessments and exercise tests
Content
- Health effects of physical activity and sedentary behaviour
- Pre-exercise screening and fitness testing
- Types of exercise and physical fitness
- Principles of exercise training and types of training
- Skeletal muscle and exercise: neural control, adaptations and injuries
- Energy systems and metabolism during exercise
- The role of physical activity in energy balance and energy balance disorders
- Exercise and reproductive function
- The roles and recommendations for exercise during pregnancy
- Nutrition and fluid balance for exercise
- Respiratory function and exercise
- The role of exercise in respiratory disorders
- Cardiovascular function and exercise
- The role of exercise in cardiovascular disorders
- Environmental physiology and exercise
- Aging and exercise
- The role of exercise in brain and mental health disorders
- The role of exercise in metabolic disorders
- The role of exercise in immune function and cancer
- The role of exercise in neuromuscular disorders
- The role of exercise in bone health and osteoporosis
- The role of exercise in joint health and arthritis
Assumed knowledge
HUBS1403 Biomedical Science Part 1 and HUBS1404 Biomedical Sciences Part 2 or equivalent.Students are expected to have a basic knowledge and understanding of human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry.
Assessment items
Demonstrated competency: Laboratory Skills
In Term Test: Intra-semester exam 1
In Term Test: Intra-semester exam 2
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 7
- Exam
Lecture-2
- Online 3 hour(s) per term
Lecture-3
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
- Exam
Course outline
- HUBS2503 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 255.7 KB)
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