- Course Code
- SR 3506
- Credit Points
- 30
- Course Coordinator
- Dr A Jenkinson
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
SR 3504
Notes
The practical work required in this course may pose difficulties to students with some disabilities. If this arises alternative arrangements will be made. Any student wishing to discuss this further should contact the School Disability Co-ordinator.
Overview
This course will consider the biochemical responses to acute exercise and the adaptations that occur in response to repeated bouts of exercise. In addition, the effect of exercise on nutritional requirements and the effects of diet on exercise performance will be examined. The course will investigate the energetics of muscle activity, the sources of energy available to muscle, the metabolism of carbohydrates, protein and lipids, the control and integration of the metabolic response to exercise and biochemical mechanisms involved in the fatigue process. The effects of exercise on energy balance and body composition, nutritional demands of high level training as well as the roles of diet and exercise in a healthy lifestyle will be studied. The relevance of dietary recommendations for athletes and the use of dietary supplements and other ergogenic aids will be reviewed.
Structure
3 one-hour lectures per week, 2 one-hour tutorials, 6 practicals and 1 essay.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (70%) and in-course assessment (30%).