UO Theory of Exercise Testing and Prescription 2

Course aim

To develop knowledge of the theory underlying, and test procedures for evaluating, the physiological responses and adaptations to a range of fitness tests of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Course content

Content covers tests of aerobic fitness including submaximal and maximal tests for aerobic power, indirect calorimetry protocols, measurement and interpretation of lactate and ventilatory thresholds, laboratory versus field-based test protocols, subjective and objective measures of performance effort, limits of human capabilities, the rate, capacity and biochemical basis of the aerobic energy systems, and how the results impact health, fitness and physical performance. The influences of environmental conditions, calibration procedures, fatigue and error of measurements will be covered. The link between interpreting performance test outcomes to provide basic exercise programming advice to improve health, fitness and athletic performance is emphasised. There is a focus on interpreting a variety of physiological test results on a range of clients and to convey the results to clients in a meaningful way.

Textbooks

Nil

Prerequisites

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching Method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case study, Report, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation