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302421 (v.2) Human Movement and Health 301



 

Area:

School of Biomedical Science

Contact Hours:

10.0

Credits:

25.0

Individual Study:

1 x 10 Hours Weekly

Equivalent(s):

301301 (v.2) Work Physiology 331 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
    OR
    8846 (v.7) Physiology 232 or any previous version
AND
302420 (v.2) Physiological Concepts 205 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 anaerobic metabolism. Cardiovascular, pulmonary and neuroendocrine adaptions to exercise. Fatigue. Immune function. Fluid, electrolyte and heat balance. Evaluation of physical performance, fitness, factors affecting performance, exercise, health and disease.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1 Y 
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2 Y 

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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