234223

Exercise Physiology

A study of the function of human biological systems as they relate to sport and exercise. Acute responses and the chronic adaptations to sport and exercise, specifically in relation to the core topics of human energetics, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. A strong laboratory focus will reinforce the theory and develop laboratory skills relevant to exercise physiology.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

234223

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

200-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Sport and Exercise Science

Course planning information

Course notes

Please note that in the event of low enrolments, internal offerings (Auckland or Manawatu) of this course may be withdrawn, and students will be accommodated via the distance offering of this course.

All assessments are compulsory.

Prerequisite courses

Complete first
234121 or 214101 or 194101

You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.

Restrictions

Similar content
234203

You cannot enrol in this course if you have passed (or are enrolled in) any of the course(s) above as these courses have similar content or content at a higher level.

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Discuss the physiological systems central to sport and exercise, how they respond and adapt to acute and chronic exercise exposure, and how they integrate.
  • 2 Describe how these physiological systems relate to the key themes of athletic performance and the influence of exercise on health.
  • 3 Demonstrate laboratory practical skills and knowledge of standard exercise physiology techniques.
  • 4 Demonstrate effective team-work, presentation and communication around the topic area in written and digital forms.
  • 5 Develop numeracy and literacy skills, particularly around data and information.
  • 6 Demonstrate a basic competence in the interpretation of physiological data and scientific writing, including the foundations of literature criticism and synthesis.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Written Assignment 1 2 5 6 10%
Test 1 2 5 20%
Written Assignment 1 2 5 6 20%
Participation 3 4 10%
Oral/Performance/Presentation 1 2 3 4 5 6 25%
Written Assignment 1 2 4 5 6 15%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

Textbooks can change. We recommend you wait until at least seven weeks before the semester starts to buy your textbooks.

Highly recommended

PHYSIOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE

Author
KENNEY WL, WILMORE JH, COSTILL DL
ISBN
9781450477673
Edition
6 (2015)
Publisher
HUMAN KINETICS

ESSENTIALS OF EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

Author
MCARDLE WD, KATCH FI, KATCH VL
ISBN
9781496309099
Edition
5 (2015)
Publisher
WOLTERS KLUWER

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