SP1001:03
Introduction to Fitness and Exercise Biology
Townsville
HECS Band 1
36 hours lectures, 15 hours practicals. Semester 1.
Staff: Dr M Crowe, Dr A Leicht.
Physiological and metabolic adaptations to exercise. Structural and functional organisation of skeletal muscle; cardiopulmonary adaptations to exercise; exercise metabolism; physiology and biochemistry of fatigue and recovery; foods and nutrition; exercise adaptations to environmental extremes such as altitude and high heat and humidity. Fundamentals of fitness and exercise training including flexibility, strength and aerobic training.
Learning Objectives:
- describe the metabolic and physiological adaptations to exercise;
- describe the fundamental components of fitness;
- describe the role of body systems in exercise;
- explain the basic energy systems utilised by the body;
- explain the basic principles of nutrition;
- outline common exercise modalities utilised in the fitness industry;
- describe the effect of environmental extremes on exercise performance.
Assessment by final end-of-semester examination (50%); on-course assessment (50%).