HLTH SC 2102 - Principles of Exercise Science

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014

As a practicing exercise scientist you will be expected to apply knowledge and skills, and a rationale for the provision of exercise to enhance physiological function in normal and healthy populations. This process requires a knowledge of the physiological responses and longer term adaptations to endurance and resistance (weight) training. This course will present students with the theoretical basis as well as provide opportunities to develop practical skills in the prescription of exercise. In addition students will be required to understand and apply the principles of assessment of physiological and functional capacity enabling the outcome of a physical activity/exercise intervention to be determined. Upon successful completion of this course, students will possess the skills to design safe, appropriate and effective exercise programs that are aligned with client needs and goals. Furthermore, students can appropriately modify, progress or regress an exercise program through the manipulation and integration of intensity, duration, frequency and modality of exercise to meet client needs and goals. This will require students to have a sound understanding of the potential contraindications to exercise as well as the psychosocial barriers to maintaining and adhering to exercise.

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Course Details

Course Code	HLTH SC 2102
Course	Principles of Exercise Science
Coordinating Unit	School of Medical Sciences
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Prerequisites	ANAT SC 1102 & ANAT SC 1103
Assumed Knowledge	PHYSIOL 2510

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr David Bentley

Course Coordinator: Dr David Bentley
Email: david.bentley@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Level 4, Medical School North

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Tutorial
Monday 4pm - 5pm Engineering Annex, 308, Lecture Room
Monday 11am - 12pm Schulz, 307a, Seminar Room

Practical
Tuesday 10am - 12pm Medical School Sth, S419, Practical Room
Wednesday 9am - 11am Medical School Sth, S419, Practical Room
Wednesday 11am - 1pm Medical School Sth, S419, Practical Room

E modules
2 x 30 min per week independent study

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Describes the principles of delivery and rational for endurance, resistance and flexibility exercise training.
2	Write and evaluative report on the physical and physiological characteristics of a healthy person and how this informs exercise training prescription.
3	Analyses and interprets data obtained using advanced techniques in exercise science on exercise physiological function and physical activity level in a healthy person.
4	Critically evaluates and presents the scientific evidence surrounding the physiological responses and adaptations associated with changes in physiological function following resistance, endurance or flexibility exercise training.
5	Understands the fundamental application of techniques and knowledge in the sub disciplines of exercise science (exercise psychology, biomechanics and exercise physiology).

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1, 3
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1, 4-5
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1, 4-5
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	4
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	2, 3, 5
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	4
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1-2

Learning Resources

Required Resources

TEXTBOOK
ACSM’s resource manual for guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. 7th edition. 2010. Lipincott Williams and Wilkins

Recommended Resources

Griffin, J.C. Client Centered Exercise Prescription. (2006). 2nd edition. Human Kinetics
McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I. and Katch, V.L. (2010). Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition, and Human Performance. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. 7th ed.

Wasserman, K., Hansen, J.E., Sue, D.Y., Casaburi, R. and Whipp, B.J. (2004) Principles of exercise testing and interpretation : including pathophysiology and clinical applications. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, USA. 4th ed. (in reserve collection)

The lecturer throughout the semester to supplement the prescribed text will provide additional reading in the form of journal articles.

Online Learning

MyUni
All material related to this course will be housed on the MyUni page for this course.

E Modules
Students will complete 1-2 x 1hr e-module per week. The module will include presentation of didactic audio visual material using articulate/articulate storyline. The module will be supplemented with required reading material (textbook or journal article). This approach is used to present information on the theme of the week as well as implement formative assessment and feedback for students. Students will able to obtain an understanding of the relevant material prior to the material being discussed and applied in subsequent practical and tutorial sessions ie a ‘flipped’ class room approach.

Learning & Teaching Modes

The course will be delivered via the use of both electronic (e-module) and face to face strategies, i.e. a ‘blended approach’

E Modules
See details above

Small group learning sessions
These classes provide a smaller-group and focused learning environment than a lecture. Tutorial sessions will be structured to encourage solving of problems related to case studies and focus questions presented in conjunction with the e-modules thereby exploring issues in a practical setting. Problem based learning will be included to reinforce knowledge and concepts concerning practical aspects of exercise prescription.

Practical Sessions
Students will attend one practical class of 2 hrs duration each week. The purpose of the practical sessions is to develop practical skills in exercise testing and prescription necessary for more advanced units in exercise science. Therefore 85% attendance is required at all practical and seminar sessions .

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Students will be required to attend 3 hrs per week of face to face classes (1x1hr tutorial and 1 x 2hr practical class). In addition students will complete 1 x 1hr e module (see details above). It is expect the students will complete an additional 2 hrs of work to prepare for the e modules, tutorial and practical classes. This excludes the additional time required to complete assignments.

Learning Activities Summary

Week	Lecture 1	Tutorial	Lecture 2	Practical
Week 1	Principles of exercise testing	Pre exercise screening procedures	Components of physical and physiological fitness: implications for health and performance	Exercise testing I
Week 2	Overview of exercise science sub disciplines	None	Principles of Exercise Training	Exercise testing II
Week 3	Exercise psychology and behaviour change	Small group discovery project (1): reviewing literature and developing research questions	Physical activity promotion	Barriers to physical activity/goal setting
Week 4	Fundamentals of Exercise Metabolism	Overview of energy metabolism, exercise and fatigue	Cardiorespiratory fitness	Assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness
Week 5	Health and exercise risk factors	Pre exercise evaluation	Maximal aerobic power (VO2max): implications for health and sports performance	Maximal exercise testing
Week 6	Report writing	Small group discovery project (2): report writing	Acute responses to cardiorespiratory exercise	Measurements of work and physiology during exercise
Week 7	Cardiorespiratory exercise prescription	Cardiorespiratory exercise prescription	Integrative cardiopulmonary exercise testing	Exercise stress testing and electrocardiography
Week 8	Adaptations to cardiorespiratory training	Small group project development (3): designing presentation	Measurement of exercise intensity during aerobic exercise	Aerobic interval training
Week 9	Anaerobic metabolism (AE)	Anaerobic training prescription and development	Measurement of anaerobic capacity	Anaerobic/agility training and assessment
Week 10	Musculoskeletal exercise prescription	Needs analysis, safety and design of resistance training	Significance of muscular strength and function	Muscle strength and power testing
Week 11	Adaptations to resistance training	Group project Presentations	Biomechanics and applied functional anatomy	Gym based Strength training
Week 12	Assessment of flexibility	Group project Presentations	Functional exercise training	Assessment of flexibility
Week 13	Professional and legal aspects of exercise science practice	Group project Presentations	Stretching and range or motion	Stretching techniques

Small Group Discovery Experience

Students will completed a small group discovery experience project (assignment task 2) in groups of 4-6 students. The project will be presented in verbal (20 min presentation) and as a report (4-6000 words) in the final 3 weeks of semester. The progression of the project will be monitored and guided in 3 individual tutorial classes throughout the semester. The nature of the discovery project will concern the mechanisms surrounding changes in human physiological function with exercise training.

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
Exercise assessment report	Summative	20%	2-3
Presentation and report (discovery project)	Summative	40%	1, 4
Final exams	Summative	30%	1-5
E modules/quiz	Formative	10%	1-5

Assessment Detail

TASK 1: Pre activity screening document/assessment report (20% of the final grade)

The aim of the first assessment task is conduct a general exercise and health assessment (comprising anthropometry and submaximal aerobic testing) on a real client (to be done in the practical classes). You must then write a report on the results. Within the report you must compare the results to normative values then make comment on the significance of the results with reference to scientific material. You must also conduct a pre-activity evaluation prior to the assessment and obtain as much information on the person’s medical history and activity patterns. The report must also outline recommended strategies for improving the functional capacity of the person. Students will be required to design and implement a pre activity screening document. A report will be made of the findings of this document as well as a exercise assessment enabling recommendations to be made for an exercise plan for a healthy person.

TASK 2: Discovery Project (40% of the final grade)
Details see section 4.5

TASK 3: Final Exam (Exam Period; 30% of the final grade)
The purpose of the final exam is to test your understanding of the theoretical and practical concepts covered during the semester. The exam will be of 120 min duration and comprise long answer and essay type questions.

TASK 4: QUIZ (10% of final grade)
Students will complete a series of short answer questions (4-7) linked to each weekly E module. The purpose of each quiz is to guide learning, generate discussion as well as assess each students level of understanding of the relevant material prior to the material being discussed in the tutorial and practical class ie flipped class room. 80% of quiz must be completed for a pass grade to be awarded for the course.

Submission

Submission/release of results of assignments (1-2) will be performed via turnitin. Quiz will be offered via myuni with results released in the grade book of myuni.

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.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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