Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

Exercise places a demand on the human body to provide sufficient energy to perform. The metabolic, hormonal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems must adapt to meet this challenge to homeostasis. The active skeletal muscle must increase extraction and utilisation of oxygen and other fuels, the cardiovascular system must respond to improve gas, and fuel transport, and lung function must change to facilitate increased respiratory gas exchange.

Aims

This unit aims to deliver basic theoretical knowledge, required of an exercise physiologist, of the immediate physiological response to exercise of independent organ systems and the adaptations that occur with long-term training. You will build on prior knowledge of anatomy and physiology to develop an understanding of the physiological adaptations to exercise.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

1. Understand how the metabolic, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems adapt to the stress of exercise in a normal healthy individual.


2. Understand the physiological response of these systems to varying forms, intensities, and durations of exercise.


3. Observe, collect, and accurately report on physiological phenomena witnessed in the laboratory.

These learning outcomes comprise core competencies within the Exercise Physiology area as defined by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Content

METABOLISM
1 - Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
2 - Resynthesis of ATP
3 - Exercise Intensity and Resynthesis of ATP
4 - Lactate
5 - Measuring Energy Expenditure
6 - Muscle Fibre Type

CARDIOVASCULAR
7 - Cardiovascular System
8 - Blood Pressure
9 - Control of Heart Rate and Blood Pressure
10 - Functional Capacity of the CVS

PULMONARY
11 - Lung Mechanics
12 - Lung Volumes
13 - Gas Exchange and Transport
14 - Dynamics of Exercise Ventilation
15 - Acid-Base Regulation

TRAINING ADAPTATIONS
16 - Metabolic Training Adaptations
17 - Cardiorespiratory Training Adaptations
18 - Resistance Training Adaptations

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

The content of this unit will be presented in four forms (lectures, tutorials, laboratories and private reading) that encourage active participation, listening, reflection, critical thinking and writing, as well as questioning. An emphasis will be placed on theory and the link between theory and practice.

Assessment

Formative Assessment
You will be given an opportunity to undertake 3 Systems' Quizzes as formative assessment throughout the semester covering the following:
1. Metabolism - early semester
2. Cardiovascular - mid-semester
3. Pulmonary - late semester.

These quizzes will incorporate material covered in lectures, tutorials, and laboratories on each topic covered and as an on-line learning exercise will provide you with an opportunity to assess your overall understanding of the topics covered.

In addition to the above you will be required to participate in weekly tutorial questions and class discussions relating directly to the data collected during the laboratory sessions. This work will not be weighted but will be an integral part of your overall formative assessment.

Assessment name: End-Semester Exam
Description: A written multiple choice and short answer examination incorporating all topics covered in lectures, tutorials and laboratories.
Relates to objectives: 1 and 2.
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Exam Period

Assessment name: Laboratory/Practical
Description: An individual demonstration of practical skills and competencies.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, and 3
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Late semester

Assessment name: Laboratory/Practical
Description: An individual demonstration of practical skills and competencies.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, and 3.
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid-semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Texts

McArdle,W.D., & Katch, F. I. (2009). Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, energy and human performance (ed. 7). Sydney: Lippincott williams & Wilkins.

Risk assessment statement

You are required to read the Health and Safety Rules for School of Human Movement Studies Laboratories and Clinics prior to undertaking any of the laboratories for this unit. These Health and Safety Rules are provided in electronic form on the online teaching site for this unit and are prominently displayed in hardcopy within the laboratory/clinic.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 27-Sep-2012