301301 (v.2) Work Physiology 331

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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.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
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.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y