This subject explores the relationship between physical activity and health. Emphasis is placed on examining evidence justifying the application of exercise prescription in the primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of selected cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal diseases. The subject will investigate a range of topics including pathophysiology, risk assessment and exercise testing and programming with a particular focus on the exercise dose response. Physical activity, health and exercise prescription issues in pregnancy and older adults are also addressed. Laboratory work will include theoretical and practical components involving health appraisal, pre-exercise screening, risk management and exercise testing and programming.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2018.
HD/FL
One session
School of Exercise Science, Sport and Health
Available to students in:
Graduate Diploma in Exercise and Sport Science
or as approved by the Course Director
Students should have an understanding of anatomy and physiology, skill acquisition, growth, motor development and ageing prior to undertaking this subject.
EHR314 Paired Subject
EHR314
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The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.