UO Theory of Exercise Testing and Prescription 1

Course aim

To develop knowledge of the theory underlying, and test procedures for evaluating the physiological responses and adaptations to a broad range of motor, skill and anaerobic physical performances.

Course content

Content includes the effects of muscle imbalances on the musculoskeletal system, responses and adaptations to neuromuscular and skeletal structures, and effects of ageing and injury. Students will be introduced to the assessment methods of reaction time and decision-making processes, strength and power, flexibility, anthropometry, posture and movement analysis of individuals and how the results may impact health, fitness, and physical work capacity. The link between interpreting performance test outcomes to provide basic exercise programming advice will be covered.

Textbooks

Nil

Prerequisites

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BIOL 1053	UO Foundations of Human Biology 2
BIOL 1052	UO Foundations of Human Biology 1
HLTH 2032	UO Body in Motion 1

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching Method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, ONLINE ACTIVITY
Online	10 weeks x N/A

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

Assessment

Case study, Presentation, Report, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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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