School Of Science And HealthResistance Training and PhysiologyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400890.1
Discipline: HUMAN MOVEMENT
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisite
400883 Exercise Bioenergetics AND 400885 Sport and Exercise Physiology AND 400888 Advanced Sports Physiology
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in course 4658 - Bachelor of Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science).
About this Unit
In 2016, this unit is replaced by 401148 - Strength and Conditioning. Resistance Training and Physiology presents the growing body of research evidence supporting specific methods of resistance exercise and training, as well as the role of resistance exercise in disease prevention and health promotion. Students gain an increased understanding of the energetics and physiology of resistance exercise by also completing laboratories focussed on the research of important applied concepts in resistance exercise and training. Students also experience resistance training.
Special Requirements - Legislative Pre-requisites
Prior to enrolling in this unit students must have: 1) submitted a Criminal Record Check form prior to 1 June 2010 or a Student Undertaking Form after 1 June 2010 and have applied for a National Police Certificate 2) submitted a Prohibited Employment Declaration prior to 1 June 2010 or a Working with Children Check Student Declaration after 1 June 2010 3) possess a current WorkCover Authority approved First Aid Certificate.