SP1001:03
Introduction to Fitness and Exercise Biology
| Townsville | HECS Band 1 |
39 hours lectures, 26 hours practicals. Semester 1.
Staff: Assoc. Professor W Spinks, Dr M Crowe, Dr A Leicht.
Introduction to sport and exercise science: basic concepts of functional anatomy, mechanics of human motion, physiology of exercise, fitness assessment (health screening, anthropometry, strength, power, flexibility and endurance), fitness programming, group exercise.
Learning Objectives:
- describe the biophysical foundations of human physical activity;
- understand basic procedures for assessing physical fitness and programming exercise.
Assessment by mid-semester examination (30%); on-course assignments (20%); final examination (50%).