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Unit Overview

Description

This unit focuses on the assessment and development of the capabilities for energy release in exercising humans, studied in relation to the requirements of scientific training principles for elite sport performance. Factors affecting performance such as environment, diet, ergogenic aids and jet lag are also examined.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate an understanding of human adaptation to training across a variety of training methods; (2) produce appropriate training programs for aerobic, anaerobic, strength and flexibility improvement; (3) demonstrate an understanding of the broad spectrum of specific factors which can affect athletic performance (diet, environment, ergogenic aids, etc.); and (4) advise athletes and coaches on training and other factors important to assisting the achievement of peak performance.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) online quiz; (2) written assessment; and (3) an end-of-semester examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Peter Peeling
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
MJD-SEHDM Sport Science, Exercise and Health
or MJD-SPTSC Sport Science
or MNR-SPHYS Sport and Exercise Physiology
and Successful completion of
SSEH2260 Exercise Physiology

or
Enrolment in
CM017 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Master of Public Health
or CM018 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
or CM019 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Master of Applied Human Performance Science
Contact hours
lectures: 3 hours per week, with occasional laboratory experiences
Texts


Course notes manual 

  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.