Courses & Units
Exercise Physiology CXA237
Launceston
Introduction
This unit examines the physiological responses to exercise, the physiological adaptations to exercise training and the regulation of exercise performance. Topics covered in this unit include respiratory, cardiac and muscle physiology, the role of the central nervous system in exercise, mechanisms of fatigue (central and peripheral), acid base balance, thermoregulation endocrine function, whilst providing an introduction to ergogenic aids.
Summary
| Unit name | Exercise Physiology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA237 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Mr Darren Henstridge |
| Teaching staff | Doctor Courtney McGowan|Doctor Greig Watson|Nathan Pitchford|Doctor Nathan Pitchford |
| Available as an elective? | |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe and evaluate the normal metabolic, cardio-respiratory, endocrine, neural and musculoskeletal responses to exercise and the physiological mechanisms that control these variables.
- Describe and evaluate the external factors that influence exercise performance with respect to: the environment, training variables, ergogenic aids and physiological adaptations to training and the factors suggested to regulate/ limit exercise performance.
- Collect, analyse and interpret information (data) that describes physiological responses to acute and chronic exercise.
- Communicate and summarize exercise physiology concepts, in writing with figures and tables in a scientific manner.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010913 | $993.00 | $993.00 | not applicable | $2,354.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
(CZZ101 and CZZ102) or CXA107Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Practical – 3hours (6 weeks) Tutorial – 1 hour (3 weeks) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Quizzes (15%)|Final Examination (30%)|Practical Reports (55%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I. & Katch, V.L. (2015). Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Energy and Human Performance. 8th Ed. Wolters Kluwer. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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