Faculty of Business: Leisure, Sport and Tourism
Credit points: 6 cp

Subject level: Undergraduate

Result Type: Grade and marks

Handbook description

This subject examines the interrelationships between physical activity and the physiological and anatomical development of the individual, with emphasis on the measurement and development of physical capacity (strength, flexibility and endurance) and basic training methodology. It provides students with proficiency in the skills required to measure fundamental human movement-related capacities.

Subject objectives/outcomes

On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:

1. Identify the inter-relationships between physical activity and the physiological and anatomical development of the individual.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the measurement of anatomical and physiological capacities.
3. Describe the processes and practical applications involved in the development of human physical capacity including strength, power, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance.

Contribution to graduate profile

This core subject in the BA Human Movement Studies and the BA Sport and Exercise Management programs contributes to student understanding of the physiological and anatomical processes and mechanisms underlying human movement. The subject focuses on human capacity measurement techniques, optimal training prescription and physiological adaptations to training.

Teaching and learning strategies

Teaching and learning strategies include formal lectures and laboratory sessions. Content for this subject will be supported by UTSOnline.

Content

• Adult growth & development - body proportions, body morphology, body composition
• Coronary heart disease
• Aging
• Muscular strength and power
• Agility and flexibility
• Cardiorespiratory fitness
• Training for performance
• Exercise prescription

Assessment

Mid Semester Exam (Individual)	20%
This addresses objectives 1-3.
Exercise Program (Individual)	30%
This addresses objectives 1-3.
Final Exam (Individual)	50%
This addresses objectives 1-3.

Examinations will be conducted under University examination conditions, and hence thoroughly address concerns regarding secure assessment. The submission of the exercise program will be secure with the inclusion of individual raw data sheets, the inclusion of individual reflections on the results received, a statement of independent work on the cover sheet and a marking procedure aimed at detecting plagiarism.

Recommended text(s)

Baechle, T.R. & Earle, R.W. eds. (2001). Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 2nd edition. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics.

Indicative references

Alter, M.J. (1998). Sports Stretch. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics.

Fleck, S.J. and Kraemer, W.J. (1997). Designing Resistance Training Programs. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics.

Foran, B. (2001). High-Performance Sports Conditioning. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics.

Heyward, V.H. (2002). Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics.

Schell, J. & Leelarthaepin, B. (1994). Physical Fitness Assessment in Exercise and Sport Science. Sydney: Leelar Biomediscience.