EDG1502

Human development and biophysical foundations A

Lecturer-in-charge to be advised

6 points - 3 hours per week - Second semester - Gippsland

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have acquired a knowledge of the physical growth and motor characteristics of humans throughout the lifespan; developed an understanding of genetic and environmental influences on physical growth and motor development; a practical appreciation of growth and development in relation to sport and outdoor recreation; an ability to measure and analyse human movement and performance associated with sport and outdoor recreation; an ability to utilise biomechanical and developmental concepts in practice; and developed competencies and understanding of current practices in the areas of track and field and major games.

Synopsis In this subject students are introduced to stages of human development and changes in the human form over the course of the lifespan as it relates to sport and outdoor recreation. The application of fitness techniques to sport and outdoor skills will be introduced in a biophysical context with the opportunity to develop an understanding if human growth and development. The principles underpinning human movement (anatomical, biomechanical, physiological and motor learning) will be introduced and linked to laboratory practice and data handling techniques through an application to sport and outdoor recreational skills.

Assessment Class tests: 30% - Laboratory work: 20% - Skill performance assessment: 20% - Examination (2 hours): 30%

Prescribed texts

Abernethy A B and others The biophysical foundations of human movement Macmillan, 1996
Thompson C W and Floyd R T Manual of structural kinesiology 13th edn, McGraw-Hill, 1996

Recommended texts

Foss M L and Keteyian S Fox's physiological basis for exercise and sport 6th edn, McGraw-Hill, 1998
Hay J G The biomechanics of sports techniques Prentice-Hall, 1985
McArdle W D, Katch F I and Katch V I Exercise physiology 4th edn, Williams and Wilkins, 1996

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