School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

  • Unit Title

    Exercise Physiology
  • Unit Code

    SPS2505
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Oliver BARLEY

Description

This unit specifically examines physiological responses to exercise and adaptations to physical activity. Emphasis will be placed on the metabolic, neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory adaptations in various population groups.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must have passed MHS1101 and MHS1102

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse physiological function during exercise and recovery.
  2. Measure physiological attributes important to exercise performance and capacity.
  3. Evaluate physiological function during rest, exercise and both prior to and following training in athletic, clinical and general populations.
  4. Assess particular problems associated with physical activity in various environmental conditions.
  5. Explain the physiology and pharmacology of various drugs and ergogenic aids associated with exercise performance.

Unit Content

  1. Energy systems and energy transfer during exercise.
  2. Physiological adaptations to exercise.
  3. Thermoregulation, altitude and extreme environmental conditions.
  4. Use of ergogenic aids, physiological and pharmacological actions.
  5. Recovery from exercise.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 2 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 113 x 1.5 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Students will be required to perform physiological testing in practical settings as well as interpreting and communicating the results to diverse audiences. Students will examine the influence of ergogenic aids and changes in geographical conditions (for example extreme climates or changes in altitude) on physiological function at rest and during exercise. Students will develop digital literacy capabilities using a range of digital technologies to access contemporary scientific literature.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ExaminationMid semester examination30%
Laboratory WorkCollection and analysis of human performance data40%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination *30%

* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.

  • Unit Title

    Exercise Physiology
  • Unit Code

    SPS2505
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Oliver BARLEY

Description

This unit specifically examines physiological responses to exercise and adaptations to physical activity. Emphasis is placed on the metabolic, neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory adaptations in various population groups. Students examine the influence of ergogenic aids and changes in geographical conditions (such as altitude changes or extreme climates) on human physiological function at rest and during exercise.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must have passed MHS1101 and MHS1102

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Assess human physiological variation from physical activity in different environmental conditions.
  2. Evaluate human physiological testing results from clinical and performance settings.
  3. Apply knowledge of common ergogenic aids to enhance human performance.
  4. Apply knowledge of exercise physiology to improve human performance in different global settings.

Unit Content

  1. Energy systems and energy transfer during exercise.
  2. Physiological adaptations to exercise.
  3. Thermoregulation, altitude and extreme environmental conditions.
  4. Use of ergogenic aids, physiological and pharmacological actions.
  5. Recovery from exercise.

Additional Learning Experience Information

In this unit, students learn how to collect, analyse, interpret and present human physiological data using various technologies. They will perform physiological testing in practical laboratory settings and learn how to interpret and communicate test results with diverse audiences. Case study activities and assessments allow students to apply their knowledge in a variety of practical ways.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestKnowledge testing30%
Laboratory WorkHuman performance evaluation and reporting40%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination *30%

* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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