Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis This subject introduces students to the study of human physiology from the perspective of health and fitness. Topics to be covered include health and homeostasis; body fluids, food nutrients and their metabolism; the role of the liver in homeostasis; anaerobic and aerobic exercise; diet and energy balance; the structure and function of the cardiovascular system; the structure and function of the respiratory system; the immediate effects of exercise and physical training on body physiology; the effects of diet and smoking on body physiology and on the development of disease; cell structure; nerve cell structure and function.
Assessment Essay (1000 words): 20% + Practical work: 30% + Examination (2 hours): 50%