Course overview
The course aims to introduce students to the theory underlying, and test procedures for evaluating, the physiological responses to exercise and how these impact on health and physical performance. The course builds on foundational information from human physiology courses to further students understanding of the physiological effects of exercise, together with relevant exercise and health assessments. Students will develop their understanding of the acute and chronic effects of exercise on a range of physiological systems and populations, in addition to developing their ability to conduct health and exercise assessments in a safe and effective manner. The course aligns with the programs intent to develop knowledgeable graduates that can design, implement and evaluate exercise and physical activity.
- Foundational Physiological Systems
- Acute Responses to Exercise
- Adaptations to Training
- Clinical Exercise Physiology
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the function of key physiological systems for exercise.
- Describe the integrated response of relevant physiological systems to acute exercise training in healthy children, adults, and the elderly.
- Describe the adaptations to chronic exercise training for healthy adults.
- Describe the physiology of common clinical health conditions to justify the provision and adjustment of exercise programs to support health and fitness for relevant populations.
- Conduct and analyse tests of health, fitness, and performance and compare results between time-points, individuals, and populations.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Group 1
Class number 25811
Section PR01
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 25821
Section TU01
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 25801
Section LE01
Size 180
Available 180
Group 2
Class number 25810
Section PR02
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 25820
Section TU02
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 25801
Section LE01
Size 180
Available 180
Group 3
Class number 25809
Section PR03
Size 18
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Class number 25819
Section TU03
Size 18
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Class number 25801
Section LE01
Size 180
Available 180
Group 4
Class number 25808
Section PR04
Size 18
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Class number 25818
Section TU04
Size 18
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Class number 25801
Section LE01
Size 180
Available 180
Group 5
Class number 25807
Section PR05
Size 18
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Class number 25817
Section TU05
Size 18
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Class number 25801
Section LE01
Size 180
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Group 6
Class number 25806
Section PR06
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 25816
Section TU06
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 25801
Section LE01
Size 180
Available 180
Group 7
Class number 25805
Section PR07
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 25815
Section TU07
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 25801
Section LE01
Size 180
Available 180
Group 8
Class number 25804
Section PR08
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 25814
Section TU08
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 25801
Section LE01
Size 180
Available 180
Group 9
Class number 25803
Section PR09
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 25813
Section TU09
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 25801
Section LE01
Size 180
Available 180
Group 10
Class number 25802
Section PR10
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 25812
Section TU10
Size 18
Available 18
Class number 25801
Section LE01
Size 180
Available 180
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