EDP2203

Exercise physiology

Lecturer-in-charge to be advised

8 points
* 4 hours per week
* First semester
* Peninsula
* Prerequisites: Either EDP1203 or EDP1204

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have developed knowledge and understanding of the complex meaning of fitness and the different fitness components; the validity of various fitness tests; the shortcomings of fitness testing when children are the subjects; the differences between aerobic and anaerobic energy production; the purposes of different types of training. Students should be able to demonstrate skills in testing components of fitness such as body composition, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and muscular endurance; participate in a variety of exercise classes designed to improve different aspects of fitness; recognise strengths and weaknesses in relation to the components of fitness. Students should also have developed a positive attitude to the learning area relating to increased feelings of competence and confidence.

Synopsis This subject introduces students to basic exercise physiology as it applies to the understanding and assessment of physical fitness. The subject aims to explore and expand on students' understanding of the concept of fitness; analyse their own fitness and examine the factors which affect the type of exercise they do and examine the influence of physical fitness on general health.

Assessment Laboratory reports including all the fitness tests covered during the semester: 40%;
* Examination: 60%

Recommended texts

DeVries H and Housh T Physiology of exercise for physical education, athletics and exercise science 5th edn, Brown and Benchmark, 1994
Fox E, Bowers R and Foss M The physiological basis of exercise and sport 5th edn, Brown and Benchmark, 1993
Maud P and Foster C (eds) Physiological assessment of human fitness Human Kinetics, 1995
McArdle, W Katch F and Katch V Essentials of exercise physiology Lea and Febiger, 1994