92563 Applied Exercise Physiology
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level: Undergraduate
Result type: Grade and marksRequisite(s): 92533 Exercise Physiology
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
This subject examines the physiological and biochemical responses and adaptations to exercise with emphasis on training methodologies, muscle metabolism, and environmental influences. The subject focuses on developing a strong theoretical understanding through developing proficiency in evaluating research on human physiological responses to exercise and training. The subject also develops students' ability to critique relevant research, apply knowledge, and communicate evidence-based recommendations for practice in the sport and exercise sciences.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| A. | Evaluate the acute and chronic physiological responses and adaptations of the human body to exercise |
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| B. | Compare and contrast physiological data obtained during acute exercise in a range of environments and populations |
| C. | Examine advanced theoretical concepts in exercise physiology and human performance |
| D. | Develop evidence based recommendations from systematic analysis of current literature |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject also contributes specifically to the following graduate attributes:
- Communicate, collaborate and lead in the fields of sport, exercise, and health to optimise client outcomes. (2.2)
- Demonstrate socially responsible, legal, and ethical behaviour in the field of sport, exercise, and health. (3.1)
Teaching and learning strategies
The following teaching and learning activities will be used to engage students with the content and achieve student learning outcomes:
Lecture content (online) and Laboratory Classes
Online lectures provide students with essential knowledge that can be used to understand the physiological basis of human performance. All lectures will be recorded and uploaded to Canvas. Students may access these lecture recordings at any time following the lecture until the completion of the unit.
The knowledge introduced in the lectures is further developed through pre-class tasks and laboratory class activities. Students will be required to complete tasks before laboratory classes that introduce weekly topics and provide background knowledge and expectations for the in-class content. These weekly activities include prescribed readings, quizzes, videos, and reflection tasks to check your progress.
The compulsory laboratory classes involve group work where students will conduct exercise-related experiments, record and critically analyse their data, and interpret their findings with reference to the knowledge developed in the subject. These classes will also be used to develop essential laboratory skills. These practical skills will be assessed during the laboratory activities. Classes will also include case studies to apply their knowledge, and require students to participate in exercise and team work.
Feedback will be provided to students throughout the semester in several ways. Students will receive verbal feedback during in-class skills assessments, which they will have multiple attempts to practice and demonstrate competency. Students will receive written feedback according to the rubric provided for the systematic review assignment.
Content (topics)
- The underlying physiological and biochemical processes of energy supply and integration during exercise
- The acute and chronic physiological, biochemical, and morphological responses to endurance, anaerobic, and resistance training
- Physiology of prolonged, high intensity, intermittent exercise
- Acute and chronic hormonal and haematological responses to physical training
- Molecular adaptations to physical training
- Acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise in extreme environments, including heat and altitude
- Physiological and biochemical responses to overtraining and recovery
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Practical Skills Assessment
| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): A, B and C This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): .0, .0, .0, 2.2 and 3.1 |
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| Type: | Laboratory/practical |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 20% |
Assessment task 2: Systematic Literature Review and Fact Sheet
| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): C and D This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): .0, .0 and .0 |
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| Type: | Literature review |
| Groupwork: | Group, individually assessed |
| Weight: | 40% |
Assessment task 3: Final Examination
| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses subject learning objective(s): A, B and C This assessment task contributes to the development of graduate attribute(s): .0 and .0 |
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| Type: | Examination |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 40% |
| Length: | 2 hours |
Required texts
McArdle, W. D., Katch, F. I., and Katch, V. L. 2022, Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance, 9th edn, Williams and Wilkins, Maryland, USA. (8th edition is acceptable, but please check that Chapter numbers match)
Students are advised to acquire their own copies of required (and recommended) texts as they are highly valuable for ongoing learning and knowledge. Copies of these texts are available at the Library on closed reserve.
All additional readings, other than textbooks, will be available via links from within Canvas. The required weekly readings for this subject will be advised on Canvas within the weekly modules content. Please bring relevant readings to your laboratory classes in the week required.
It is essential that students complete all required readings. The required readings will be considered assumed knowledge for classes and the examination.
References
Brooks, G. A., Fahey, T. D., & Baldwin, K. M. 2005, Exercise Physiology. Human Bioenergetics and Its Application, 4th edn, Mayfield Publishing Company, Mountain View, California.
Coombes, J. S., & Skinner, T. 2022. ESSA’s Student Manual for Health, Exercise and Sport Assessment-eBook, 2nd edn. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Maughan, R. J., & Gleeson, M. (2010). The biochemical basis of sports performance (2nd ed). Oxford university press. (Recommended)
Hausswirth, C. and Mujika, I. 2013, Recovery for Performance in Sport, Human Kinetics, Champaign, Ill.
Tanner, R & Gore, C, 2013, Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes, 2nd edn, Human Kinetics, Champaign, Illinois.
Wilmore, J. H., Kenney, W. L., and Costill, D. L. 2019, Physiology of Sport and Exercise, 7th edn, Human Kinetics, Champaign, Ill.
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