Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Physiology of Exercise 1 (Cardiorespiratory)
  • Unit Code

    SPS2201
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit specifically studies the physiological function of the respiratory and cardiovascular system. Both structure and function are covered with specific emphasis on how the cardiorespiratory system adjusts to meet the demands of aerobic exercise, both at sea level and at altitude. Cardiovascular and respiratory disease, associated risk factors and exercise rehabilitation are also examined.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from EBH1102

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Administer maximal and sub-maximal testing protocols based on oxygen consumption, blood lactate and respiratory variables for the determination of aerobic capacity.
  2. Describe the anatomical structure of the cardiorespiratory system.
  3. Describe the physiological mechanisms and responses of the cardiorespiratory system during rest, exercise and recovery.
  4. Describe the physiological response to physical training programmes for both athletes and the general population, aimed at enhancing aerobic capacity.
  5. Identify and analyse the major risk factors associated with cardiorespiratory disease and administer tests to assess cardiorespiratory disease states.

Unit Content

  1. Anatomy of the cardiorespiratory system.
  2. Cardiorespiratory adaptations to training.
  3. Cardiorespiratory disease and associated risk factors.
  4. Methods of testing aerobic capacity.
  5. Physiology of the cardiorespiratory system at rest and exercise.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials and laboratories.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExaminationMid semester examination40%
Laboratory WorkLaboratory manual20%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination *40%

* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency

Text References

  • ^ McArdle W.D., Katch F.I. & Katch V.L. (2010). Exercise Physiology - Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance (7th ed.). Baltimore, Maryland: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
  • Foss, M. L., & Keteyian, S. J. (1998). Fox's physiological basis for exercise and sport (6th ed.). Boston, Massachussetts: WCB McGraw-Hill.
  • American College of Sports Medicine. (1995). Guidelines for exercise testing and prescription (5th ed.). Dubuque, Iowa: Wm. C. Brown.
  • McArdle, W. D., Katch, F. I., & Katch, V. L. (1996). Exercise physiology: Energy, nutrition, and human performance (4th ed.). Baltimore, Maryland: Williams and Wilkins.

Journal References

  • Sports Medicine, Training and Rehabilitation
  • Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise
  • International Journal of Sports Medicine
  • Canadian Journal of Sports Sciences
  • The Physician and Sportsmedicine
  • Australian Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Physiology of Exercise 1 (Cardiorespiratory)
  • Unit Code

    SPS2201
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit specifically studies the physiological function of the respiratory and cardiovascular system. Both structure and function are covered with specific emphasis on how the cardiorespiratory system adjusts to meet the demands of aerobic exercise, both at sea level and at altitude. Cardiovascular and respiratory disease, associated risk factors and exercise rehabilitation are also examined.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from EBH1102

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Administer maximal and sub-maximal testing protocols based on oxygen consumption, blood lactate and respiratory variables for the determination of aerobic capacity.
  2. Describe the anatomical structure of the cardiorespiratory system.
  3. Describe the physiological mechanisms and responses of the cardiorespiratory system during rest, exercise and recovery.
  4. Describe the physiological response to physical training programmes for both athletes and the general population, aimed at enhancing aerobic capacity.
  5. Identify and analyse the major risk factors associated with cardiorespiratory disease and administer tests to assess cardiorespiratory disease states.

Unit Content

  1. Anatomy of the cardiorespiratory system.
  2. Cardiorespiratory adaptations to training.
  3. Cardiorespiratory disease and associated risk factors.
  4. Methods of testing aerobic capacity.
  5. Physiology of the cardiorespiratory system at rest and exercise.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials and laboratories.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExaminationMid semester examination40%
Laboratory WorkLaboratory manual20%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination *40%

* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency

Text References

  • ^ McArdle W.D., Katch F.I. & Katch V.L. (2010). Exercise Physiology - Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance (7th ed.). Baltimore, Maryland: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
  • Foss, M. L., & Keteyian, S. J. (1998). Fox's physiological basis for exercise and sport (6th ed.). Boston, Massachussetts: WCB McGraw-Hill.
  • American College of Sports Medicine. (1995). Guidelines for exercise testing and prescription (5th ed.). Dubuque, Iowa: Wm. C. Brown.
  • McArdle, W. D., Katch, F. I., & Katch, V. L. (1996). Exercise physiology: Energy, nutrition, and human performance (4th ed.). Baltimore, Maryland: Williams and Wilkins.

Journal References

  • Sports Medicine, Training and Rehabilitation
  • Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise
  • International Journal of Sports Medicine
  • Canadian Journal of Sports Sciences
  • The Physician and Sportsmedicine
  • Australian Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

^ Mandatory reference


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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