EXSC2003 Exercise Physiology - Flinders University

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Overview

This topic builds on first year fundamental knowledge of energy systems and examines the integrated physiological responses to acute and chronic exercise, with emphasis on physiological responses and adaptations of the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine and immune systems to exercise under normal conditions. This topic will focus on the practical assessment and enhancement of energy transfer system capacities. Students will develop an understanding of physiological mechanisms related to exercise responses, adaptation and performance to inform evidence-based and individualised exercise prescription and programming practice across the lifespan. Students will also be introduced to the complexities of cohorts with medical conditions, injuries or disabilities in relation to physiological responses to exercise.

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Aims

This topic aims to provide students with a theoretical understanding of the normal and integrated range of physiological responses to exercise and performance training within cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine, metabolic and immune systems. Students will develop skills associated with the testing and analysis of submaximal and maximal field and laboratory tests, with an emphasis on the assessment of energy transfer system capacities.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Describe and evaluate the function, regulation and interaction of physiological systems relating to exercise and the individual and integrated physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise under normal conditions

Analyse and design a broad range of exercise modalities to maintain and/or improve health, fitness, wellbeing and performance that consider physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise

Select appropriate exercises and equipment to suit the needs, goals, and abilities of clients including consideration of social determinants of health

Select and safely conduct laboratory and field tests to assess physiological components of performance (aerobic, anaerobic, maximal and submaximal), and analyse, interpret and compare physiological data between time points, individuals and populations

Identify and explain the common contraindications and associated risks for participation in exercise and understand when onward referrals are warranted

Interpret, explain, and analyse subjective and objective data obtained during a client assessment to safely prescribe, deliver, and monitor performance and exercise-based interventions

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Handbook

Exercise Physiology

EXSC2003