Performance Enhancement 1
SPX 311
(Offering: 2003)
Description
The course focuses on the physiological, mechanical and neural responses required to perform physical activities. The factors contributing and determining physical performance are studied from the viewpoints of fuel reserves, circulatory capacity, respiratory capacity, energy production and muscular contraction, muscle function, neural control and psychological demands. Students develop methods of identifying and measuring the primary demands of specific physical activities and sports. The nature and capacity of the various physical systems required to meet these demands are studied and methods developed to measure their contribution. Finally, the mechanisms used to maintain homeostasis and recover from exercise are studied in light of their contribution to training response and performance. Laboratory practical work is undertaken to develop skills in measuring demands of exercise.
Major(s)/Minors(s): Sport and Exercise Science (major), Performance Enhancement (minor)
Usual Semester of offer: Semester 1
Other Information
Area(s) of Study: Sport and Exercise Science |
Number of Units: 12 |
Prerequisite: (SPX211 or SPL254) and (SPX202 or SPL264)
Antirequisite: SPL351 |
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