Exercise and Performance Zali Yager

Introduction UOW- B Ed (Physical and Health Education) USYD- PhD (Health Education) Health, nutrition, eating and exercise Psychosocial health issues Adolescent Health Issues Motor Learning

What is Exercise? What is happening while we do it?

Adaptations to a stressful situation Acute: Help the body to cope with the immediate stress of exercise Eg. Heat Chronic Change over time in response to repeated bouts of exercise

Time line 1900’s- role of oxygen in the blood was discovered 1960’s/ 70’s- benefits of exercise were realized for the general public 2000’s …

Exercise and Performance Weekly outline

This subject 2 x 1 hr lectures Monday Tuesday 1 x 2 hr Lab Text: McArdle Katch & Katch “Essentials of Exercise Physiology”

Lab Manual Purchase from media services “Bible” for this subject Bring to all labs Contains marking guidelines Submit labs 1-5 in class week 6 Submit lab 6 online Submit labs 7-8 in class week 10

Lab 6 Students design lab Work in groups of 4/5 to design a lab that is feasible and interesting Static Vs. PNF stretching Passive Vs. active recovery Effect of hangover on sports performance Altitude training Students own choice

WebCT Large WebCTcomponent Lectures will be put online the day before the lecture pending attendance Mid semester quiz Links, additional information, readings Notices, changes to due dates, lectures etc

Assessment 1. Labs 2. Mid session 3. Final exam