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CEA CAPA Partner Institution:University of Technology Sydney
Location:Sydney, Australia
Primary Subject Area: Exercise Science
Instruction in:English
Course Code:92553
Transcript Source:Partner Institution
Course Details:Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits:4
Prerequisites:92523 Strength and Conditioning
DESCRIPTION
This subject examines the aetiology of lifestyle and clinically relevant diseases with a focus on physical activity and exercise. It presents information relating to the physical and cognitive health benefits of physical activity and exercise for health under various physiological and metabolic conditions. Students develop an understanding of the factors that determine, influence and modify the physical activity habits of individuals and whole populations who may present with, or be at risk of, various disease states. This subject reinforces principles and practice of technical skills required of the exercise scientist. Students develop competencies in the assessment of cardiorespiratory health, muscular and orthopaedic performance and clinical exercise testing central to professional practice in the health and fitness setting.