Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Applied Exercise Physiology and Programming

• Unit Code

  SPS2206

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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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.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Students are to attend practical laboratories on the Joondalup campus for this unit

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.

Text References

• 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.
• Gore, C. & Edwards, D. (1992). Australian fitness norms - A manual for fitness assessors. Adelaide, SA: The Health Development Foundation.
• Heberle, M., & Middleton, C. (2010). Physical Education Studies: A resource for Units 3A-3B. Impact Publishing: Cottesloe, Western Australia.
• 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.
• Rushall, B. & Pyke, F. (1990). Training for sports and fitness. South Melbourne: Macmillan. Note: Seminal Reference.
• Sharkey, B. J. (1997). Fitness and health (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Note: Seminal Reference.
• 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.
• 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.
• ^ Kenney, W.L, Wilmore, J. H., & Costill, D. L. (2012). Physiology of sport and exercise (5th ed.). Champaign, Illinios: Human Kinetics.

Journal References

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

^ Mandatory reference

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