Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

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

Rationale

This unit examines the integrated regulation of the organ systems examined in Exercise Physiology I. Within this integrated perspective current research areas will be highlighted.

Aims

This unit aims to deliver advanced theoretical knowledge required of an exercise scientist and physiologist. You will build on prior basic knowledge of exercise physiology to develop an understanding of the physiological adaptations to exercise.

Objectives

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

1. Understand how physiological processes at various levels of structural organisation are related to each other and, in doing so, develop a systems or integrated perspective of exercise physiology;


2. Understand some advanced theory of current research within exercise physiology;


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

Content

1. Exercise performance and environmental stress


2. Special aids to exercise training and performance


3. Limitations to exercise in healthy normal individuals and elite athletes

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

The content of this unit will be presented in three forms (lectures, labs 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. The quality of knowledge and depth of learning will be emphasised at the expense of quantity of fact.

Assessment name: Mid-Semester Exam
Description: This exam is compulsory.

A written, multiple choice and short answer exam incorporating all topics covered in lectures, tutorials and laboratories.
Relates to objectives: 1 & 2
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid-Semester

Assessment name: Laboratory Report
Description: A group project including an oral presentation and a written report involving graphical presentation of data collected, and analysed in the context of the literature reviewed.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2 & 3
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: Throughout Semester

Assessment name: Final Examination
Description: A written multiple choice and short answer exam incorporating all topics covered in lectures, tutorials and laboratories.
Relates to objectives: 1 & 2
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Examination Period

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

McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I., & Katch, V.L. (2007). Exercise physiology: energy, nutrition, and human performance. (6th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Risk assessment statement

You are required to read and abide by 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: 08-Oct-2012