Physiology of Exercise 2 (8392.2)

Please note these are the 2025 details for this unit
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Physiology of Exercise 2
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods On-campus
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Discipline Of Sport And Exercise Science Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit builds upon the knowledge gained in Physiology of Exercise 1, focusing on the assessment, training and adaptations to endurance, strength power and intermittent based activities. Exercise in different environments (heat, altitude), and strategies to enhance elite sports performance including recovery and ergogenic aids is discussed. Occupational physiology and how fatigue influences sporting and occupational tasks is covered through research-led teaching. Topics will be covered with reference to both humans and animal research, with applied human sporting examples.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Evaluate the physiological factors that influence adaptation to exercise training and sporting performance;
2. Compare examples from a variety of different sports and in different populations to illustrate the role of physiological factors in exercise and sporting performance; and
3. Select, administer and apply the appropriate physiological testing procedures currently available to measure a range of physiological parameters relating to exercise and sport performance.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology


Prerequisites

8391 Physiology of Exercise 1

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2025 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024 On-campus Dr Ben Rattray
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025 On-campus Dr Ben Rattray
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

Required Test

Students may use either of the two text books listed below. The chapter numbers and topics correspond to those provided on Canvas.

Powers SK, Howley ET, Cotter J, de Jonge XJ, Leicht A, M眉ndel T, Pumpa K, and Rattray B. (2014). Australian New Zealand Exercise Physiology: 1st edition. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Australia.

OR

Powers SK and Howley ET (2017). Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance: 10th edition. McGraw-Hill Education. New York USA

Recommended Readings/Text

Tanner RK & Gore CJ. (2013). Physiological tests for elite athletes. 2nd edition.  Australian Institute of Sport. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2013 [call number: RC1225.P49 2012]

American College of Sports Medicine. (2010) ACSM's resource manual for guidelines for exercise testing and prescription, 6th Ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. [call number RM725.R42 2010].

Note: To ensure the most up to date research is presented to all students, selected readings will be provided on Canvas and references for required open access readings provided in the corresponding lectures. 

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

The online quiz must be completed through the Physiology of Exercise 2 Canvas site, and the submission of your lab report portfolio must be through the assignment dropbox on the Physiology of Exercise 2 Canvas site. Note that failure to complete the quiz by the due date and time will result in a mark of zero.

Special assessment requirements

To successfully complete this unit and receive a passing grade, students must:

  • attain a minimum overall aggregate mark of 50%.
  • attempt all assessment items.

Students requesting extensions and special arrangements must submit a completed Variation to Assessment and provide documentary evidence to the Unit Convenor prior to the due date and time. In general, there will be no extension of time beyond the last day of the semester, and only one extension will be considered for a single assessment.

Moderation of Assessments

Please note that all assignments and exams are subject to moderation. A copy of the moderation guidelines can be found on the Canvas site. 

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and 麻豆村 of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

Online content (equivalent to 2 x 1 hour lectures) and 1 x 2 hour laboratory is required per week. Additional reading and study outside of class time is required to successfully complete this unit. 

Inclusion and engagement

Please let the unit convenor know if your health may be adversely affected by participating in the practical laboratories. Students should also advise the unit convenor if they circle "yes" to any items on the pre-exercise screening form.

Participation requirements

Lectures

The lecture content will be through recorded lectures. Recordings of all lectures can be found on the Physiology of Exercise 2 Canvas site. Lectures will contain material that is relevant to all assessment items. Information presented during lectures are deemed to have been made to all students enrolled in the unit.

Laboratory/tutorial classes

Students are expected to attend and participate in all laboratory/tutorial classes which are associated with assessment items. Attendance at all laboratory/tutorial classes is essential to meet the unit outcomes. A lower or fail grade may be a consequence of non-attendance as all laboratories are related to assessment tasks. 

Students are required to attend the laboratory/tutorial for which they have been enrolled. If you have exceptional circumstances and need to change laboratory/tutorial class groups then you must seek permission from the unit convenor beforehand. 

Required IT skills

All students must have access to a computer that allows them to access email messages on a regular basis and permits access to the internet. It is expected all students have the required UC IT entry skills to complete this unit. Computers are available on campus.

In-unit costs

There are no other costs associated with this subject other than the printing of laboratory material. 

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

Additional information

Announcements made through Canvas are deemed to be made to the whole group. 

Always keep a backup and / or hard copy of your assignments. In the rare instance that your original goes astray, you will have a copy. Loss of data prior to submission of the Case Study Report will not be accepted and penalties will apply

Email protocol

All emails should be sent from your student email account or via Canvas, otherwise anti-spam filters may prevent it from being delivered to your lecturer.

When using email to communicate with lecturers or tutors, you should always make sure that your message contains the following:

1.       A subject that contains the unit code, and clearly describes the nature of your query or request.

  • Your lecturers receive many emails a day, and may also teach more than one unit, so if your email does not contain the unit code; it is not possible to place your message in context. If the subject does not indicate the nature of the message, it may well remain unanswered.

2.       Change the default setting on your email program to include previous messages in replies, and make sure that previous messages are included in an ongoing exchange. Your lecturer deals with many students. Having a copy of the previous exchanges included in your message will expedite a response. You should still make sure that the subject indicates what the email is about.

3.       Address your lecturer appropriately by name.

4.       State your question or request clearly and concisely.

5.       Insert a signature at the end of your email that contains:

  • Your name in full as it appears in Callista
  • Your student number

While lecturers cannot be available online all day, in normal circumstance your lecturer will reply within 3 working days. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in your email being summarily deleted and you will not receive a reply.

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