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): | 302421 (v.2) Human Movement and Health 301 or any previous version
305077 (v.3) BIO30 Human Movement and Health or any previous version
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| Prerequisite(s): | 8472 (v.11) Physiology 231 or any previous version
AND
8846 (v.7) Physiology 232 or any previous version
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| 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. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2003 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: October 30, 2003 13:11:55
CRICOS provider code 00301J
