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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
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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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