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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.

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 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.

Field of Education:

 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

3  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Essential  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1 Y 
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2 Y 
2004Bentley CampusSpecial Term 1 Y 
2004Bentley CampusSpecial Term 3 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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