School Of Biomedical And Health ScienceSport and Exercise PhysiologyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400885.1
Discipline: HUMAN BIOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: NP
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Students need to know human anatomy and physiology, as well as have an understanding of cellular energy metabolism and overall metabolic design. Students also need to apply basic concepts in maths and physics.
Equivalent Units
400323 - Physiology of Exercise
Prerequisite
400868 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 AND 400869 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 AND 400880 Fundamentals of Exercise Science
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in course 4658 - Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science).
About this Unit
This unit is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the physiological basis of physical activity/exercise. Physiological factors influence and limit our capacity for and tolerance of exercise. Furthermore, regular participation in a well-designed exercise program can improve such capacities and related exercise tolerance. This unit will explain the responses of the Neuromuscular, Metabolic, Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Hormonal and systems to exercise and training. In addition, the influence of environmental factors and gender differences to exercise tolerance will be presented. Weekly laboratory experiences will reinforce lecture content, as well as allow the teaching of important laboratory skills and techniques used in exercise physiology research and professional practice.