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School: Medical 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

    Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes

  • Unit Code

    SPS6108

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    Online

Description

This unit is designed to provide students with advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to effectively assess the physiological attributes of athletes. This will involve exposure to a variety of anthropometric, strength, power, and endurance testing protocols typically used in clinical and sporting settings. Students will also be trained in the interpretation and delivery of performance testing results to clients and coaches.

Prerequisite Rule

Must have passed 3 (I/W) units in {SPS5113, SPS5133, SPS5134}

Equivalent Rule

SPS4108

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse physiological data as a basis for designing individual training programs.
  2. Argue the theoretical basis of talent identification and the limitations for the ethical implementation of this type of testing.
  3. Assess muscular strength, power and endurance of multiple muscle groups using various testing methods.
  4. Compare and contrast field tests with laboratory tests and discuss their associated validity and reliability.
  5. Design appropriate testing batteries for evaluating athletes.
  6. Determine body composition using various techniques.
  7. Generate industry specific reports that explain testing results.
  8. Summarise the ethical considerations associated with testing athletes.

Unit Content

  1. Analysis and interpretation of data for presentation to coach, athlete, and scientist.
  2. Design and selection of appropriate performance tests.
  3. Ethics of testing procedures and use of results.
  4. Methodologies and procedures used in talent identification.
  5. Reliability and validity in testing processes.
  6. Theoretical basis of testing protocols: muscle function, anaerobic threshold, and aerobic power.
  7. Use of physiological testing in a training/rehabilitation program.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Online lectures, tutorials, e-learning activities, and discussion groups.

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.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentUKSCA Athlete/Sport Analysis Report30%
PresentationUKSCA Athlete/Sport Analysis Presentation25%
TestMid semester test20%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination25%

Text References

  • ^ Winter, E.M., Jones, A.M. et al. (2007). Sport and exercise physiology testing: The British association of sport and exercise science guide (1st ed.). London, England: Routledge: Taylor Francis Group.
  • ^ Tanner, K., & Gore, G.J., (2013). Physiological tests for elite athletes (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers.
  • Baechle, T.R., & Earle, R.W. (2008). Essentials of strength training and conditioning (3rd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers.
  • Maude, P.J., & Foster, C., (2006). Physiological assessment of human fitness (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers.
  • Hoffman, J.R., (2006). Norms for fitness, performance and health. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers.
  • Heyward, V.H. (2010). Advanced fitness assessment and exercise prescription (6th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers.

Journal References

  • Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise
  • Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  • Journal of Applied Physiology
  • International Journal of Sports Science
  • Exercise and Sports Science Reviews
  • European Journal of Applied Physiology
  • Journal of Sports Sciences

^ 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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School: Medical 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

    Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes

  • Unit Code

    SPS6108

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    Online

Description

This unit is designed to provide students with advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to effectively assess the physiological attributes of athletes. This will involve exposure to a variety of anthropometric, strength, power, and endurance testing protocols typically used in clinical and sporting settings. Students will also be trained in the interpretation and delivery of performance testing results to clients and coaches.

Prerequisite Rule

Must have passed 3 (I/W) units in {SPS5113, SPS5133, SPS5134}

Equivalent Rule

SPS4108

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse physiological data as a basis for designing individual training programs.
  2. Argue the theoretical basis of talent identification and the limitations for the ethical implementation of this type of testing.
  3. Assess muscular strength, power and endurance of multiple muscle groups using various testing methods.
  4. Compare and contrast field tests with laboratory tests and discuss their associated validity and reliability.
  5. Design appropriate testing batteries for evaluating athletes.
  6. Determine body composition using various techniques.
  7. Generate industry specific reports that explain testing results.
  8. Summarise the ethical considerations associated with testing athletes.

Unit Content

  1. Analysis and interpretation of data for presentation to coach, athlete, and scientist.
  2. Design and selection of appropriate performance tests.
  3. Ethics of testing procedures and use of results.
  4. Methodologies and procedures used in talent identification.
  5. Reliability and validity in testing processes.
  6. Theoretical basis of testing protocols: muscle function, anaerobic threshold, and aerobic power.
  7. Use of physiological testing in a training/rehabilitation program.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Online lectures, tutorials, e-learning activities, and discussion groups.

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.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentUKSCA Athlete/Sport Analysis Report30%
PresentationUKSCA Athlete/Sport Analysis Presentation25%
TestMid semester test20%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination25%

Text References

  • ^ Winter, E.M., Jones, A.M. et al. (2007). Sport and exercise physiology testing: The British association of sport and exercise science guide (1st ed.). London, England: Routledge: Taylor Francis Group.
  • ^ Tanner, K., & Gore, G.J., (2013). Physiological tests for elite athletes (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers.
  • Baechle, T.R., & Earle, R.W. (2008). Essentials of strength training and conditioning (3rd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers.
  • Maude, P.J., & Foster, C., (2006). Physiological assessment of human fitness (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers.
  • Hoffman, J.R., (2006). Norms for fitness, performance and health. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers.
  • Heyward, V.H. (2010). Advanced fitness assessment and exercise prescription (6th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Publishers.

Journal References

  • Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise
  • Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  • Journal of Applied Physiology
  • International Journal of Sports Science
  • Exercise and Sports Science Reviews
  • European Journal of Applied Physiology
  • Journal of Sports Sciences

^ 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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