PHYSIOL 3200 - Advanced Exercise Science
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PHYSIOL 3200 Course Advanced Exercise Science Coordinating Unit Medical Sciences Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites PHYSIOL 2510 Assumed Knowledge HLTH 3100 Assessment Final Exam 50%, Laboratory Report 30%, Group Poster 15%, Practorials 5% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Adrian Elliott
Course Coordinator: Adrian Elliott
Phone: +61 8 8313 3194
Email: adrian.elliott@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Room S420a, Medical School SouthCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Describe the individual and integrated physiological responses to chronic exercise. 2 Assess the physiological responses of an individual during exercise and apply this information to the design of a suitable and relevant advanced exercise program. 3 Apply knowledge of the adaptations to chronic exercise to provide a rationale for the provision of exercise programs to improve and maintain specific aspects of health and performance. 4 Design an exercise program that meets the needs of individuals in consideration of current, best-practice guidelines and the exercise capacity, tolerance and motivation of the individual. 5 Recognise and understand the professional issues associated with the provision of exercise physiology services. 6 Describe the influence of extreme environments on exercise training and performance. 7 Evaluate the role of exercise training/rehabilitation in patients with chronic disease and recommend appropriate strategies to implement exercise as a therapeutic tool. University Graduate Attributes
No information currently available.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
McArdle, Katch & Katch (2007) Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance (6th Ed). Lippincott, Wilkins & WilkinsRecommended Resources
Farrell, Joyner & Carruzzo (2012). ACSM’S ADVANCED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY. Lippincott, Wilkins & Wilkins
ACSM’s Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing & Prescription (7th Ed). Lippincott, Wilkins & Wilkins
British Journal of Sports Medicine
Journal of Applied Physiology
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Circulation
Sports Medicine
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
A blended teaching approach will be adopted for this course, in which a variety of e-lectures will be housed in MyUni to supplement the material covered during formal lectures. Furthermore, several short e-lectures will be obtained from experts in the field to provide specific information. Fortnightly practical and tutorial sessions will provide the opportunity for students to develop advanced skills relating to physiological assessments and specific case studies.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Semester Contact Hours (Lectures, Tutorials, Practicals & Exam): 51 Hours
Assessment Tasks: 34 Hours
Semester Non-Contact (Preparation, Reading, Revisions): 72 Hours
TOTAL WORKLOAD: 12 Hours/WeekLearning Activities Summary
Week Lecture 1 Lecture 2 Week 1 Exercise Training in the 21st Century Adaptations of Skeletal Muscle with Exercise Week 2 When the going gets tough -Fatigue during exercise Getting ‘fit’ – cardiovascular adjustments to exercise training Week 3 Getting ‘fit’ – the metabolic and hormonal adjustments to exercise training Running in the clouds - exercise at altitude Week 4 Training at Altitude Exercise when the temperature rises. Week 5 PAPER A EXAM Putting up the barriers – exercise and the immune system Week 6 Overtraining – too much of a good thing? Exercise throughout the Lifespan Week 7 The physiology of childhood exercise Exercise throughout the lifespan - Ageing Week 8 The dangers of sitting – physical inactivity & health. Identifying and modifying risk factors Week 9 Exercise when the heart fails Exercise and coronary heart disease Week 10 Exercise for the type II diabetic. Strengthening bones and joints – exercise & musculoskeletal disorders Week 11 Tackling the big issue – the role of exercise for the cancer patient Exercise for the brain Week 12 Considerations for the female exerciser Exercise during Pregnancy -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Assessment Type Weighting Learning Outcome(s) being addressed Examination (Papers A & B) Summative 50% 1-4, 6 Laboratory Report Summative 30% 2, 3, 6, 7 Group Presentation Summative 15% 1, 3, 6, 7 Tutorial Quiz Summative 5% 5, 7 Assessment Detail
Final Exam (50%)
Will cover all lecture and tutorial material as a major summative component of the course assessment.
Laboratory Portfolio (30%) 1800 words
Students required to work in groups of 5-6 where they will conduct 4 appropriate physiological tests and a health screening exercise on a volunteer during their laboratory classes. This will be evidenced in an individually written laboratory report consisting of a 500 word section for their testing rationale and background, a 500 word section detailing the results of their testing and comparisons with normative data, and a 500 word interpretation for exercise programme design.
Group Poster (15%)
In groups 5-6, students will present a case study in poster format with oral presentation. The case will be from a particular clinical population pre-assigned by academic staff. Of particular interest will be the disease aetiology and exercise recommendations based upon scientific literature.
Tutorials (5%)
Four tutorials relating to 1) ethics and indemnity in exercise testing, 2) health and safety during exercise testing, 3) calculation of exercise intensities and 4) pre-participation health screening. Each will require the reading of brief documents followed by a short online quiz.Submission
1. Staff will clearly indicate the deadline (date and time) for coursework submission in the course information contained within MyUni. In addition, assessment deadlines will be announced via MyUni at least 7 days prior to the submission deadline.
2. Unless otherwise indicated, coursework should be submitted electronically via MyUni. Any students experiencing technical difficulties should contact the course coordinator and MSTRC staff at the earliest opportunity.
3. Coursework received after the deadline will be penalised as follows:
30% of total available points will be penalised per day (24 hour period or fraction thereof). An automatic zero mark will be applied after 3 days.
For example, coursework submitted less than 24 hours late and marked as a 75% would become a 45% (i.e. a 30% penalty). A 55% grade would become 25%.
4. All assessment submitted by the deadline will be marked and returned within 14 days of submission.
5. Any student, who wishes to receive an extension to a coursework deadline, must notify the course coordinator prior to the deadline. The course coordinator may use his/her discretion in granting an extension and, if required, request supporting documentation.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
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