Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

302421 (v.2) Human Movement and Health 301

Area:

 School of Biomedical Sciences

Credits:

 25.0

Contact Hours:

 10.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

Individual Study:

 1 x 10 Hours Weekly

Equivalent(s):

 301301 (v.3) Work Physiology 331 or any previous version
305077 (v.3) BIO30 Human Movement and Health or any previous version

Prerequisite(s):

     8472 (v.12) Physiology 231 or any previous version
    OR
    302420 (v.2) Physiological Concepts 205 or any previous version
    OR
    302503 (v.2) Integrative Physiology 206 or any previous version
AND
8846 (v.8) 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 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.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

 060100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)

Funding Cluster:

 09 - Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science

SOLT (Online) Definitions*:

 Essential
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark

Availability
Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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