Abstract
This subject applies physiological principles to explain acute responses to exercise and chronic adaptations to training, with emphasis on the muscular and cardiovascular systems. The laboratory component is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct standard physical fitness assessments, which are applicable for employment in … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
This subject will cover the following topics:
Theoretical and practical skills for the evaluation of cardiac and pulmonary function, muscular strength and endurance, and autonomic function;Recovery strategies and ergogenic aids to improve exercise performance;Biochemical and molecular responses to exercise; andTheoretical and practical skills to undertake exercise testing to inform exercise … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning activities
Intensive School
Learning resources
Additional resources required by students
Travel to and accommodation is required for distance education students attending the compulsory intensive school at a CSU campus.
All students are required to have a lab coat, safety glasses and covered footwear for lab based practicals.