301301 (v.3) Work Physiology 331
| Area: | School of Biomedical Sciences |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Tuition Patterns: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Science Laboratory: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Equivalent(s): |
302421 (v.2)
Human Movement and Health 301
or any previous version
AND 305077 (v.3) BIO30 Human Movement and Health or any previous version |
| Prerequisite(s): |
8472 (v.12)
Physiology 231
or any previous version
AND 8846 (v.8) Physiology 232 or any previous version |
| Syllabus: | This unit explores human movement, determinants of muscle strength; body dimensions and composition and work efficiency. There is a focus on types of work - positive, negative, dynamic and static. Bioenergetics - aerobic and anaerobic metabolism are key concepts of this unit along with cardiovascular, pulmonary and neuroendocrine adaptations to exercise. Causes of fatigue, evaluation of physical performance and fitness, factors affecting performance; life span changes in physical performance; gender differences; exercise and health will be investigated as part of this unit of study. |
| Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Field of Education: | 010913 Human Biology |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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