Exercise Physiology (4cr)

Objective

Students will gain basic knowledge of changes in the functions of the human body as it moves from a state of rest to maximal intensity.

Content

The effects of exercise on functions of the human body
Changes in the vital functions of the human body
Physical training and its effects on the human body
Measuring physical fitness

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students know the impacts of exercise and physical stress on basic bodily functions in detail. They are proficient in the functions of the nervous-muscular system in generating strength combined with the oxygen carrying system, the actions of energy production and heat regulation mechanisms and how they are controlled and can conduct basic measurements in these areas and analyse the results, being able to interpret them correctly to create training programmes.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students know the impacts of exercise and physical stress on basic bodily functions in detail. They are proficient in the functions of the nervous-muscular system in generating strength combined with the oxygen carrying system, the actions of energy production and heat regulation mechanisms and how they are controlled and can conduct basic measurements in these areas and analyse the results, though they may not interpret them accurately enough to create suitable training programmes.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are comprehensively proficient in the impacts of exercise and physical stress on the basic functions of the body, particularly the functions of the locomotor system, respiration and blood circulation organs. They know how the nervous-muscular system works to regulate power generation, the principles of how the oxygen-carrying system, energy generation and heat regulation mechanisms work and how training affects them as a whole. They are proficient in conducting basic measurements in these areas but may not be able to analyse the results accurately enough from the point of view of training.