Course Outline

SPX331 Exercise Physiology II

Course Coordinator:Dale Lovell (dlovell@usc.edu.au) School:School of Health - Sport and Exercise Science

2024Semester 1

UniSC Sunshine Coast

Blended learning Most of your course is on campus but you may be able to do some components of this course online.

Please go to usc.edu.au for up to date information on the
teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.

What is this course about?

Description

 This course provides you with an in-depth understanding of the integrated physiological processes involved during exercise. It builds on the level of knowledge gained in Exercise Physiology I and aims at enhancing your theoretical and practical knowledge of the responses to exercise with various stressors. This course also aims for you to gain experience in reading and interpreting original research articles in exercise physiology. This course will provide you with laboratory experience for the measurement of physiological responses to exercise in research or clinical settings, and as such is essential if you wish to undertake Honours or postgraduate research in the area of Exercise Physiology.

How will this course be delivered?

Activity Hours Beginning Week Frequency
Blended learning
Learning materials – On-line 2hrs Week 1 13 times
Laboratory 1 – Face-to-face 2hrs Week 1 13 times
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Online zoom session for review. Week 6 and 13 2hrs Week 6 2 times

Course Topics

  • Cardiovascular physiological principals
  • Conducting aerobic assessment
  • Interpretation of testing data
  • Musculoskeletal physiological principles
  • Conducting anaerobic assessment
  • Understanding fatigue
  • Altitude and exercise
  • Exercise and thermal stress

What level is this course?

300 Level (Graduate)

Demonstrating coherence and breadth or depth of knowledge and skills. Independent application of knowledge and skills in unfamiliar contexts. Meeting professional requirements and AQF descriptors for the degree. May require pre-requisites where discipline specific introductory or developing knowledge or skills is necessary. Normally undertaken in the third or fourth full-time study year of an undergraduate program.

What is the unit value of this course?

12 units

How does this course contribute to my learning?

Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... Graduate Qualities Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming...
1 Evaluate and discuss neuromuscular and cardiovascular physiology under conditions of rest and exercise. Knowledgeable
2 Analyse exercise data and evaluate current sport science research Creative and critical thinker
3 Evaluate and describe specific physiological responses and adaptations to exercise that are dependent on exercise intensity, duration, frequency, environmental conditions. Knowledgeable
4 Evaluate and describe the physiological responses to various modes of exercise and training methodologies Knowledgeable

Am I eligible to enrol in this course?

Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.

Pre-requisites

SPX211

Co-requisites

Not applicable

Anti-requisites

Not applicable

Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)

Not applicable

How am I going to be assessed?

Grading Scale

Standard Grading (GRD)

High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL).

Details of early feedback on progress

The results of the Sports Science Quiz in Week 3 will provide early feedback on progress.

Assessment tasks

Delivery mode Task No. Assessment Product Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Where should I submit it?
All 1 Quiz/zes Individual 30%
20 Multiple Choice Questions
Throughout teaching period (refer to Format) Online Test (Quiz)
All 2 Report Individual 30%
1.5 hr
Week 7 In Class
All 3 Examination - Centrally Scheduled Individual 40%
2 hours
Exam Period Exam Venue
All - Assessment Task 1:Sport Science Quiz
Goal:
Five quizzes on contemporary issues in advanced exercise physiology based on recent research articles in conjunction with lab based activities and learning material. Two research articles will be available to students prior to each quiz with similar themed topics in the lab and from the learning materials.
Product: Quiz/zes
Format:
SUBMIT: Weeks 3, 5, 9, 11, 13

The quiz will be multiple choice questions given to you on Canvas.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1
Two recent research articles
1 3 4
2
Lab based activities
2
3
Learning material
2
Generic Skills:
All - Assessment Task 2:Data analysis and report writing
Goal:
Students will analyse and interpret VO2 max data. You will be required to produce two graphs and interpret the data from the graphs. An explanation of the physiological mechanisms and comparison with athletic and non-athletic populations is also required.
Product: Report
Format:
Report
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1
Depth of sport science research
2
2
Analysis, evaluation and interpretation of research results
2
3
Critical assessment and comparison of current studies.
1
Generic Skills:
All - Assessment Task 3:Final exam
Goal:
The final exam is designed to assess your understanding of all components of the course including learning materials, laboratory class, and required readings content, from Week 1 – Week 13 inclusive.
Product: Examination - Centrally Scheduled
Format:
Multiple choice (MCQ) and short answer questions
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1
Knowledge and understanding of theoretical and practical principles of exercise physiology pertaining to the materials covered throughout the semester
1 4
Generic Skills:

Directed study hours

A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.

What resources do I need to undertake this course?

Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.

Prescribed text(s) or course reader

Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below. Resources may be required or recommended.

Required? Author Year Title Edition Publisher
Required William D. McArdle,Frank I. Katch,Victor L. Katch 2015 Exercise Physiology n/a Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Specific requirements

It is compulsory for all students to wear suitable exercising clothing and covered footwear appropriate for physical activity in practical classes and for all practical sessions.

How are risks managed in this course?

Health and safety risks for this course have been assessed as low. It is your responsibility to review course material, search online, discuss with lecturers and peers and understand the health and safety risks associated with your specific course of study and to familiarise yourself with the University’s general health and safety principles by reviewing the online induction training for students, and following the instructions of the University staff.

What administrative information is relevant to this course?

Assessment: Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation.  It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline.  This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.

Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person.  You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.

In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin.  This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.

Assessment: Additional Requirements

Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment

Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying:

The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4%
The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale
You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct

Assessment: Submission penalties

Late submission of assessment tasks may be penalised at the following maximum rate: 
- 5% (of the assessment task's identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 
- 10% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the third day - 20% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 
- A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome.

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For help with course-specific advice, for example what information to include in your assessment, you should first contact your tutor, then your course coordinator, if needed.

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