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301301 (v.2) Work Physiology 331



 

Area:School of Biomedical Science
Contact Hours:5.0
Credits:25.0
Lecture:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Equivalent(s):305077 (v.3) BIO30 Human Movement and Health or any previous version
302421 (v.2) Human Movement and Health 301 or any previous version
Prerequisite(s):8472 (v.11) Physiology 231 or any previous version
AND
8846 (v.7) Physiology 232 or any previous version
Explores biomechanics, human movement, optimal use of muscle strength, body dimensions and composition and work efficiency. Types of work - positive, negative, dynamic and static. Bioenergetics - aerobic and anerobic metabolism. Cardiovascular, pulmonaryand neuroendocrine adaptions to exercise. Fatigue. Immune function. Fluid, electrolyte and heat balance. Evaluation of physical performance, fitness, factors affecting performance, exercise, health and disease.

 
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