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301301 (v.2) Work Physiology 331


 

Area:

School of Biomedical Science

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Equivalent(s):

302421 (v.2) Human Movement and Health 301 or any previous version
305077 (v.3) BIO30 Human Movement and Health 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

Syllabus:

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.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Discussed the major anatomical and physiological determinants of human movement and performance. Worked collaboratively to investigate and evaluate factors contributing to human physical performance in the practical setting. Demonstrated the skills to access and critically analyse published data pertaining to physical activity. Identified strategies for optimising physical activity within the context of improving the well-being of the individual.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Astrand P.O. and Rhodhal K., (1986), Textbook of Work Physiology, 3rd ed., Sydney, McGraw Hill. Bloomfield J., Ackland T.R. and Elliott B.C., (1994), Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics in Sport, Melbourne, Blackwell Science. Brooks G.A., (ed), Fahey T.D.,White T.P. and Baldwin K.M., (2000), Exercise Physiology - Human Bioenergetics and its Applications, 3rd ed., Mountain View, Mayfield. Grandjean E., (1990), Fitting the Task to the Man, 4th ed., Taylor and Francis, London. Guyton A.C.and Hall J.E., (2000), Textbook of Medical Physiology, 10th ed., New York, WB Saunders. Lindsay D., (1995), A Guide to Scientific Writing, 2nd ed., Melbourne, Longman. McArdle W.D., Katch F.I. and Katch V.L., (1996), Exercise Physiology - Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance, 4th ed., Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins. Rodahl K., (1989), The Physiology of Work, London, Taylor and Francis. Vander A.J., Sherman J.H. and Luciano D.S., (2000), Human Physiology - Mechanisms of Body Function, 8th ed., Sydney, McGraw-Hill. Wilmore J.H. and Costill D.L., (1999), Physiology of Sport and Exercise, 2nd ed., Human Kinetics Pub.

Unit Texts:

Robergs R.A. and Roberts S.O., (2000), Fundamental Principles of Exercise Physiology for Fitness, Performance and Health, Sydney, McGraw Hill.
 

Field of Education:

 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

3  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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