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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

    Applied Exercise Physiology and Programming

  • Unit Code

    SPS2206

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit investigates bio energetics and the cardiorespiratory system as they apply to exercise. Both structure and function of the cardioespiratory system are covered with special emphasis on how it adjusts to meet the demands of aerobic exercise in both elite athletes and the general population. Selected biochemical pathways will be studied in relation to energy supply during participation in, and recovery from, specific types of exercise. The unit also focuses on two aspects of exercise prescription. Both the basic principles of exercise programming and the competencies required in fitness appraisal will be covered.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from EBH1101, EBH1102

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Administer and interpret selected test and measurement protocols employed in appraising physical capacity and physical fitness.
  2. Demonstrate a knowledge of the theoretical basis for selection of fitness activities.
  3. Describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular system during rest and exercise.
  4. Describe the structure and function of the respiratory system during rest and exercise.
  5. Describe the structure and functioning of the skeletal muscle during exercise.
  6. Describe the utilisation of the energy systems during various types of exercise.
  7. Identify and eliminate from ones lifestyle, those factors known to increase lifestyle disorders.
  8. Leadpeople in the development and implementation of safe and effective personal fitness routines.
  9. Select activities of sufficient intensity and duration to bring about measurable improvements in health and/or fitness.
  10. Understand the physiological response to training.

Unit Content

  1. Cardiorespiratory and anaerobic adaptations to acute and chronic exercise.
  2. Ergogenic aids
  3. Exercise and the environment
  4. Methods of training for anaerobic and aerobic fitness.
  5. Problems associated with personal exercise programmes in special populations.
  6. Structure and function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
  7. Theoretical bases of exercise programming.
  8. Theoretical basis of fitness testing and practical involvement in a range of fitness tests.
  9. Utilisation of energy systems during exercise and recovery.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and performance 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 Exam35%
ExaminationFinal Exam35%
PresentationGroup Lesson Plan30%

Text References

  • ^ Kenney, W.L, Wilmore, J. H., & Costill, D. L. (2012). Physiology of sport and exercise (5th ed.). Champaign, Illinios: Human Kinetics.
  • Bompa, T. & Haff, G. (2009). Periodization: Theory and methodology of training (5th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Egger, G. Champion, N. & Bolton, A. (1999). The fitness leader's handbook (4th ed.). Kenthurst, NSW: Kangaroo Press.
  • Gaugers, R. (2010). Physical Education Studies: A resource for Units 2A-2B. Impact Publishing: Cottesloe, Western Australia.
  • Heberle, M., & Middleton, C. (2010). Physical Education Studies: A resource for Units 3A-3B. Impact Publishing: Cottesloe, Western Australia.
  • Gore, C. & Edwards, D. (1992). Australian fitness norms - A manual for fitness assessors. Adelaide, SA: The Health Development Foundation.
  • McArdle, W., Katch, F. & Katch, V. (2007). Exercise physiology, energy, nutrition and human performance (6th ed.). Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger.
  • McPartland, D., Pree, A., Malpeli, R., & Telford, A. (2010). Nelson Physical Education for Western Australia 3A-3B. Cengage Australia: South Melbourne.
  • McPartland, D., Pree, A., Malpeli, R., & Telford, A. (2010). Nelson Physical Education Studies for WA 2A-2B. Nelson Cengage Learning Australia: South Melbourne.
  • Whipp, P., Elliott, B., Guelfi, K., Dimmock, J., Lay, B., Landers, G., & Alderson, J. (2010). Physical Education Studies 3A-3B. UWA Publishing: Crawley, Western Australia.
  • Whipp, P., Elliott, B., Guelfi, K., Dimmock, J., Lay, B., Landers, G., & Alderson, J. (2010). Physical Education Studies 2A-2B. UWA Publishing: Crawley, Western Australia.
  • Sharkey, B. J. (1997). Fitness and health (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Rushall, B. & Pyke, F. (1990). Training for sports and fitness. South Melbourne: Macmillan.

Journal References

  • Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  • Journal of Sports Sciences
  • Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
  • International Joumal of Sports Medicine
  • Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise

^ 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

    Applied Exercise Physiology and Programming

  • Unit Code

    SPS2206

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit investigates bio energetics and the cardiorespiratory system as they apply to exercise. Both structure and function of the cardioespiratory system are covered with special emphasis on how it adjusts to meet the demands of aerobic exercise in both elite athletes and the general population. Selected biochemical pathways will be studied in relation to energy supply during participation in, and recovery from, specific types of exercise. The unit also focuses on two aspects of exercise prescription. Both the basic principles of exercise programming and the competencies required in fitness appraisal will be covered.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from EBH1101, EBH1102

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Administer and interpret selected test and measurement protocols employed in appraising physical capacity and physical fitness.
  2. Demonstrate a knowledge of the theoretical basis for selection of fitness activities.
  3. Describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular system during rest and exercise.
  4. Describe the structure and function of the respiratory system during rest and exercise.
  5. Describe the structure and functioning of the skeletal muscle during exercise.
  6. Describe the utilisation of the energy systems during various types of exercise.
  7. Identify and eliminate from ones lifestyle, those factors known to increase lifestyle disorders.
  8. Leadpeople in the development and implementation of safe and effective personal fitness routines.
  9. Select activities of sufficient intensity and duration to bring about measurable improvements in health and/or fitness.
  10. Understand the physiological response to training.

Unit Content

  1. Cardiorespiratory and anaerobic adaptations to acute and chronic exercise.
  2. Ergogenic aids
  3. Exercise and the environment
  4. Methods of training for anaerobic and aerobic fitness.
  5. Problems associated with personal exercise programmes in special populations.
  6. Structure and function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
  7. Theoretical bases of exercise programming.
  8. Theoretical basis of fitness testing and practical involvement in a range of fitness tests.
  9. Utilisation of energy systems during exercise and recovery.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and performance 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 Exam35%
ExaminationFinal Exam35%
PresentationGroup Lesson Plan30%

Text References

  • ^ Kenney, W.L, Wilmore, J. H., & Costill, D. L. (2012). Physiology of sport and exercise (5th ed.). Champaign, Illinios: Human Kinetics.
  • Bompa, T. & Haff, G. (2009). Periodization: Theory and methodology of training (5th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Whipp, P., Elliott, B., Guelfi, K., Dimmock, J., Lay, B., Landers, G., & Alderson, J. (2010). Physical Education Studies 3A-3B. UWA Publishing: Crawley, Western Australia.
  • Whipp, P., Elliott, B., Guelfi, K., Dimmock, J., Lay, B., Landers, G., & Alderson, J. (2010). Physical Education Studies 2A-2B. UWA Publishing: Crawley, Western Australia.
  • Sharkey, B. J. (1997). Fitness and health (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Rushall, B. & Pyke, F. (1990). Training for sports and fitness. South Melbourne: Macmillan.
  • Egger, G. Champion, N. & Bolton, A. (1999). The fitness leader's handbook (4th ed.). Kenthurst, NSW: Kangaroo Press.
  • Gaugers, R. (2010). Physical Education Studies: A resource for Units 2A-2B. Impact Publishing: Cottesloe, Western Australia.
  • Heberle, M., & Middleton, C. (2010). Physical Education Studies: A resource for Units 3A-3B. Impact Publishing: Cottesloe, Western Australia.
  • Gore, C. & Edwards, D. (1992). Australian fitness norms - A manual for fitness assessors. Adelaide, SA: The Health Development Foundation.
  • McArdle, W., Katch, F. & Katch, V. (2007). Exercise physiology, energy, nutrition and human performance (6th ed.). Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger.
  • McPartland, D., Pree, A., Malpeli, R., & Telford, A. (2010). Nelson Physical Education Studies for WA 2A-2B. Nelson Cengage Learning Australia: South Melbourne.
  • McPartland, D., Pree, A., Malpeli, R., & Telford, A. (2010). Nelson Physical Education for Western Australia 3A-3B. Cengage Australia: South Melbourne.

Journal References

  • International Joumal of Sports Medicine
  • Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  • Journal of Sports Sciences
  • Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
  • Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise

^ 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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