Unit Code: PHT514

Unit Name: Exercise Physiology & Biomechanics

Description: This course focuses on: 1) Short-term biological responses to the stress of physical activity and exercise. 2) How the body adapts to repeated bouts of physical activity and exercise over time. 3) Conditioning an individual to a higher level of fitness and/or health. 4) Safety issues (risk of injury, illness, environmental exposure, etc.) associated with a single session of exercise. 5) Describe, measure, analyse and evaluate the mechanical principles underlying human movement.

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Prerequisite: NA

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 2