HLTH SC 2102 - Principles of Exercise Science
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2016
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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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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code HLTH SC 2102 Course Principles of Exercise Science Coordinating Unit Medical Studies Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites ANAT SC 1102 & ANAT SC 1103 Assumed Knowledge PHYSIOL 2510 Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Adrian Elliott
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
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
No information currently available.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
TEXTBOOK
ACSM’s resource manual for guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. 7th edition. 2010. Lipincott Williams and WilkinsRecommended 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 2 x 30 min e-module per week. The module will include presentation of didactic audio visual material using articulate/articulate storyline which can be viewed online. The module will be supported with required reading material (textbook or journal article). This approach is used to present information on the theme of the week. Formative assessment and feedback for students will be provided for students via 1 x 20 question quiz each fortnight. 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 Activities
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 2 x 30 min 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 e Lecture 1 Tutorial e Lecture 2 Practical Week 1 Exercise screening and risk evaluation Pre exercise screening procedures I Principles of exercise testing Exercise testing I Week 2 Overview of exercise science sub disciplines Pre exercise screening proceedures II Principles of exercise training Exercise testing II Week 3 Exercise psychology
Small group discovery project (1)Overview of cardiorespiratory exercise training and exercise adherence Barriers to physical activity/goal setting Week 4 Acute responses to exercise I: metabolic Energy metabolism, exercise and fatigue Cardiorespiratory fitness Assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness Week 5 Methods of cardiorespiratory exercise training Cardiorespiratory exercise progression: case studies Maximal aerobic power (VO2max): implications for health and sports performance Maximal exercise stress testing Week 6 Acute responses to exercise: cardiovascular and endocrine systems Small group discovery project (2) Adaptations to cardiorespiratpry exercise training Interval training Week 7 Anaerobic training and metabolism Anaerobic training progressions Measurement of anaerobic capacity Anaaerobic testing Week 8 Balance and agility Small group project development (3) Methods of agility testing Agility testing Week 9 Musculoskeletal exercise prescription I: free and machine weight exercise Resistance training: needs analysis, design and safety Significance of muscular strength and power Muscular strength assessment Week 10 Musculoskeletal exercise prescription II: progression of resistance training Musculoskeletal exercise prescription: case studies Principles of Biomechanics and functional anatomy Gym based resistance training Week 11 Adaptations to resistance training Group project Presentations Functional exercise training Functional exercise training Week 12 Stretching and range of motion Group project Presentations Assessment of range of motion Assessment of flexibility Week 13 Professional aspects of exercise science practice Group project Presentations Developing flexibility training Stretching techniques Small Group Discovery Experience
Students will complete a small group discovery project (assignment task 2) in groups of 4-6 students. The project will be presented verbally (20 min presentation) in the last 3 weeks of the semester. Students will then submit individually a short (1500 word) on a specific aspect of the presentation area. The progression of the project will be monitored and guided by academic staff 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. -
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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, physical activity patterns and psycho social barriers to exercise. The report must also outline recommended strategies for improving the functional capacity of the person relative to appropriate goal setting. 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 multiple choice questions (MCQ) each fortnight. The purpose of each quiz is to guide learning, generate discussion as well as assess each students level of understanding of the relevant material. 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.
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