302421 (v.2) Human Movement and Health 301

Area:

School of Biomedical Science

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

10.0

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
    OR
    302503 (v.2) Integrative Physiology 206 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 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.

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. Accessed, criticised, analysed and published data pertaining to physical activity. Identified strategies for optimizing 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 Rhodha,l K. (1986). Textbook of Work Physiology. (third edition). 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 (third edition). Calafornia, Mayfield. Grandjean, E. (1990). Fitting the Task to the Man. (fourth edition). London, Taylor and Francis. Guyton,A.C. and Hall, J.E. (2000). Textbook of Medical Physiology. (tenth edition). New York, WB Saunders. Lindsay, D. (1995). A Guide to Scientific Writing .(second edition). Melbourne, Longman. McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I. and Kkatch, V.L. (1996). Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance. (fourth edition). 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. (eighth edition). Sydney, McGraw-Hill.

Unit Texts:

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

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Tests and Assignments 55%, Examination 45%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Special Term 1		Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Special Term 3		Y