92533 Exercise Physiology
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level: Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): (((24 credit points of completed study in 24.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): C10300 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science OR 24 credit points of completed study in 24.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): C10301 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Management OR 24 credit points of completed study in 24.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): C10302 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of International Studies OR 24 credit points of completed study in 24.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): C10303 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Management Bachelor of International Studies OR 24 credit points of completed study in 24.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): C10328 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation)) OR ((24 credit points of completed study in 24.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): STM91460 96cp Public Health Core OR 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): STM91974 90cp Public Health core)) OR 24 credit points of completed study in 24.0000000000 Credit Points spk(s): STM91103 Core subjects (Health Science) )
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Description
This subject examines the interactions between the bioenergetic, metabolic, neurological, cardiovascular and respiratory responses to acute and chronic bouts of exercise. With a focus on energy system development, muscle contraction and the integrated physiological responses to exercise, this subject supports the development of competencies in the assessment of physiology in a human movement context. Furthermore, this subject develops laboratory skill sets related to industry-relevant professional practices, as well as critical thinking and analytical skills related to the physiological responses to exercise.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| A. | Identify and explain the function, regulation and interaction of each of the physiological systems related to exercise |
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| B. | Analyse, interpret and explain the acute and chronic physiological responses to diverse exercise conditions |
| C. | Describe how the use of ergogenic aids affect physiological responses to exercise |
| D. | Select and apply appropriate technology to quantify physiological response to exercise |
| E. | Discuss the physiological adaptations to various exercise modalities in terms of energy production, optimal training and maximal performance. |
Teaching and learning strategies
Pre-class learning activities will ensure the delivery of themed content prior to face-to-face classes (in the form of written, audio or video material) to guide in-class activities that explore syllabus content and facilitate an enhanced student experience. More specifically, Canvas will provide background information and lecture notes for the face-to-face lecture series, introduction videos for the laboratories and a laboratory manual.
Guidance as to the sequence of how you can interact with the learning strategies will be provided in the first laboratory class. Briefly, Canvas will be your first point-of-call for weekly material, providing you access to the lecture notes and any background information to prepare you for the lecture. These notes will provide context for the in-class lecture which will be your initial detailed engagement with the weekly content. Following the lecture, you can the read the provided text book readings as revision and further exploration of the lecture material. In addition, you can listen to the audio recording of the lecture (uploaded to Canvas the night of the lecture) as additional revision at any time. Following lecture and textbook readings, the weekly laboratory material will be provided on Canvas to guide the interactive and practical nature of data collection and lab skills in laboratory classes as relevant to the weekly content. Laboratories will be consist of both theoretical revision and new application of that knowledge to practical situations. Further, interactive question-and-answer based discussions will conclude each laboratory as a chance for you to gauge feedback on how well you understood the content of that week.
As a summary, lecture presentations will incorporate PowerPoint, audio-visual resources and practical activities, and will be linked to content provided online prior to class. Laboratories will be guided by the online and in-lecture content and involve interactive, group-oriented and practical learning experiences. These active learning situations will be collaborative in nature, often in small groups using industry-relevant equipment, to explore the syllabus content. Finally, professional readings and internet site explorations will prompt student inquiry to promote self-directed enquiry into the syllabus topics.
Content (topics)
- Exercise and sport physiology, acute physiological responses to exercise and chronic adaptations
- Physiological factors affecting human performance
- Skeletal muscle and exercise: muscle fibre type, muscle fibre recruitment and sports performance
- Energy for human movement, bioenergetics, measuring energy metabolism during exercise, energy cost of specific activities
- Causes of fatigue
- Ergometry
- Hormonal effects on metabolism
- Regulation of glucose and fat metabolism during exercise
- Cardiorespiratory function and performance
- Cardiovascular and respiratory responses to exercise
- Metabolic adaptations to training
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Laboratory Questions Report I
| Intent: | The intent of this assessment is to analyse and interpret physiological data collected during exercise testing in Laboratory classes, and then report and explain these findings in the context of available published research evidence. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): A, B, C, D and E This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): .0 and .0 |
| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 40% |
| Length: | Maximum length is 8 pages, plus a reference list as additional page/s |
Assessment task 2: Laboratory Questions Report II
| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): A, B, C and D This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): .0 and .0 |
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| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 40% |
| Length: | Maximum length is 8 pages, plus a reference list as additional page/s |
Assessment task 3: Examination
| Intent: | The intent of this assessment is to show your ability to identify, interpret and describe and explain the acute and chronic physiological responses to various modes of exercise in a variety of populations. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): A, B, C and E This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): .0 and .0 |
| Type: | Examination |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 20% |
Required texts
McArdle W.D., Katch F.I. & Katch V.L. 2015, Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance, 8th
Edition, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, USA.
Students are advised to acquire their own copies of these texts. Copies of these texts are available at the UTS library on closed reserve.
All additional readings, other than text books, will be available via links from within Canvas. The required preparatory activities for this subject will be advised on Canvas prior to any classes. Please complete the set preparatory activities prior to the class in the week required.
NB: It is essential that students complete all required preparatory activities. The required preparatory activities will be considered assumed knowledge for tutorial classes and the examination.
References
Useful textbooks
Brooks, G.A., Fahey, T.D. & Baldwin, K.M. 2004, Exercise Physiology: Human Bioenergetics and Its Applications, 4th edn, McGraw-Hill, Madison.
Eston, R. & Reilly, T. 2001, Laboratory Manual for Tests, Procedures and Data for Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology, 2nd edn, Routledge, London.
Foss, M.L. and Keteyian, S.J. 1998, Fox’s Physiological Basis for Exercise and Sport, 6th edn, CB/McGraw Hill, Madison.
Haff, G. & Triplett, N. 2016, Essentials of strength and conditioning, 4th Edn, Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Kenney, W. L., Wilmore, J.H. & Costill, D.L. 2021, Physiology of Sport & Exercise, 8th edn, Human Kinetics, Champaign, Illinois.
Useful Journals
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
European Journal of Applied Physiology
Journal of Applied Physiology
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
Sports Medicine
Journal of Sport Sciences
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports
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