27152 Measurement and Development of Physical Capacity

Subject level: Undergraduate

Handbook description

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

Subject objectives/outcomes

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

1. identify the interrelationships 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 subject develops student understanding of the fundamentals of assessment and enhancement of physical ability. The subject focuses on the appropriateness and accuracy of methods to assess human capacity across the exercise spectrum, including endurance and strength. Students will also be exposed to content relating to the development of performance through optimal training prescription for athletic and other populations.

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 and development — body proportions, body composition
• Blood pressure and coronary heart disease
• Assessment and development of muscular strength and power
• Assessment and development of speed and agility
• Assessment and development of flexibility
• Assessment and development of cardiorespiratory fitness
• Training for performance
• Ageing
• Exercise prescription

Assessment

Assessment item 1: Mid Semester Exam (Individual)

Assessment item 2: Exercise Program (Individual)

Assessment item 3: Final Exam (Individual)

Required text(s)

Baechle, TR and Earle, RW (eds), 2008, Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning (3rd edn), Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL.

Recommended text(s)

Earle, RW and Baechle, TR (2004) Essentials of Personal Training, Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL.

UTS Business (2006) Guide to writing assignments, UTS, Sydney (available at www.business.uts.edu.au/resources/guide.pdf)

Alter, MJ (1998) Sports Stretch, Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL.

Fleck, SJ and Kraemer, WJ (2004) Designing Resistance Training Programs (3rd edn) Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL.

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

Heyward, VH (2002) Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, Human Kinetics: Champaign, IL.

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

Indicative references

Journals

• Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
• Journal of Sports Science
• Sports Medicine
• European Journal of Applied Physiology
• British Journal of Sports Medicine
• Exercise and Sports Science Review
• Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
• Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise

Websites

www.gssiweb.com Gatorade Sport Science Institute

www.sportsci.org Sportscience

www.drsquat.com Dr Squat

www.exrx.net Exercise Prescription

www.iaaf.org International Association of Athletics Associations

www.weightsnet.com WeightsNet