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    Overview

    An introduction to the function of the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, blood, respiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal, immune, urinary and reproductive systems of the human body.

    This paper is an introduction to human systems physiology through exploration of the function of the various organ systems and their responses in exercise and sport. It is intended for Physical Education students enrolled in the Physical Education, Activity, and Health, Exercise and Sport Science, and Sport Development and Management majors.

    About this paper

    Paper title Physiology for Sport and Exercise
    Subject Physiology
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,141.35
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    HUBS 191, HUBS 192, PHSE 191, PHSE 192, PHSL 200-level papers
    Recommended Preparation
    ANAT 101
    Schedule C
    Science
    Notes
    (i) This paper is intended for students taking the Physical Education, Activity and Health; Exercise and Sport Science; or Sports Development and Management major subjects. (ii) May not be used to progress to the Physiology major or minor subject for BSc. (iii) May not be taken concurrently with or after having passed any 200-level PHSL paper.
    Eligibility

    Required for: BAppSc major in Physical Education, Activity and Health; BSc major in Exercise and Sport Science.

    Recommended for: Bachelor of Science in Sport Development and Management; Bachelor of Arts in Sport Development and Management.

    Non-Physical Education students interested in PHSL 101 should normally have passed at least 108 points and should contact the Department of Physiology prior to selecting this paper in eVision.

    PHSL 101 may not be taken concurrently with or after having passed any PHSL 200-level paper.

    Contact

    physiology@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Convener: Jennifer Schack

    Lecturers: Associate Professor Regis Lamberts
    Dr Michelle Munro
    Susan George
    Professor Roslyn Kemp
    Professor Rebecca Campbell
    Jennifer Schack
    Aisya Zamri

    Please note: Teaching staff maybe subject to change.

    Paper Structure

    The paper is delivered as a series of integrated lectures and laboratory classes. Internal assessment will be by 2 mid-semester progress tests, each worth 15% of the course mark and by 20 weekly tests, 2 per lecture module, each worth 1% of the course mark. The final examination is worth 50% of the course mark.

    Lecture topics: Life processes, Nerve and Muscle, Nervous System, Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, Immune System, Endocrine System, Reproduction System, Gastrointestinal System, Urinary System

    Laboratory classes: Laboratory classes: 1.Diffusion, osmosis & hydration states, 2.ECF osmolarity & tonicity 3.Membrane potentials & muscle activation, 4.Nerve stimulation & muscle fatigue, 5.Nervous system, 6.Sensory & motor signals, 7.Immune cells & Blood pressure, 8.Cardiac cycle - rest & exercise, 9.Endocrine 10.Blood glucose 11.GI & Renal Integration-cell metabolism 12.Respiratory & Renal integration-blood pH homeostasis.

    Teaching Arrangements

    39 lectures complemented by twelve 1.5 hour lab classes.

    Textbooks

    Required: Martini et al. (2018). Visual Anatomy and Physiology, 3rd ed, Pearson.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will:

    1. Understand why constancy of the internal environment in humans is important, including the basic mechanisms by which this achieved and how extensively it can be stressed by exercise and the environment
    2. Understand the normal function of the major physiological systems in humans, specifically: muscular, peripheral and central nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, blood, immune, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and renal/urinary
    3. Have a rudimentary understanding of the reproductive system, particularly how males' and females' reproductive systems shape growth and development, and vice versa, and how exercise can affect this system
    4. Appreciate that all physiological systems are heavily interrelated and are also impacted by a stress such as exercise.
    5. Be able to access, synthesise and interpret information
    6. Have knowledge of the basic parameters - including their normal levels - of cardiovascular and respiratory function, including the skills to measure these parameters (e.g. blood pressure, haematocrit, minute ventilation)
    7. Be able to interpret graphical and numerical data and to solve problems
    8. Work and communicate well in groups
    9. Have additional computer-based skills for acquiring biophysical information

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 08:00-08:50 28-34, 36-41
    Tuesday 08:00-08:50 28-34, 36-41
    Wednesday 08:00-08:50 28-34, 36-41

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Tuesday 10:00-11:50 29-34, 36-41
    A2 Tuesday 12:00-13:50 29-34, 36-41
    A3 Thursday 10:00-11:50 29-34, 36-41

    Overview

    An introduction to the function of the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, blood, respiratory, endocrine, gastrointestinal, immune, urinary and reproductive systems of the human body.

    This paper is an introduction to human systems physiology through exploration of the function of the various organ systems and their responses in exercise and sport. It is intended for Physical Education students enrolled in the Physical Education, Activity, and Health, Exercise and Sport Science, and Sport Development and Management majors.

    About this paper

    Paper title Physiology for Sport and Exercise
    Subject Physiology
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2024 have not yet been set
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    HUBS 191, HUBS 192, PHSE 191, PHSE 192, PHSL 200-level papers, PTWY 131
    Recommended Preparation
    ANAT 101
    Schedule C
    Science
    Notes
    (i) This paper is intended for students taking the Physical Education, Activity and Health; Exercise and Sport Science; or Sports Development and Management major subjects. (ii) May not be used to progress to the Physiology major or minor subject for BSc. (iii) May not be taken concurrently with or after having passed any 200-level PHSL paper.
    Eligibility

    Required for:  BSc major in Physical Education, Activity and Health, BSc major in Exercise and Sport Science, BSc in Sport Development and Management;

    Recommended for: Bachelor of Arts in Sport Development and Management.

    Non-Physical Education students interested in PHSL 101 should normally have passed at least 108 points and should contact the Department of Physiology prior to selecting this paper in eVision.

    PHSL 101 may not be taken concurrently with or after having passed any PHSL 200-level paper.

    Contact

    phsl101@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Convener: Jennifer Schack

    Lecturers:

    Associate Professor Regis Lamberts

    Dr Michelle Munro

    Dr Susan George

    Professor Roslyn Kemp

    Professor Rebecca Campbell

    Aisya Zamri

    Please note: Teaching staff may be subject to change.

    Paper Structure

    A series of 10 lecture modules based on major body systems and processes, supplemented by weekly practicals.

    Internal Assessment: 50%

    Final Examination: 50%

    Teaching Arrangements

    39 lectures (3 per week) and 12 labs (1 per week) on campus

    Textbooks

    Required: Martini et al. (2018). Visual Anatomy and Physiology, 3rd ed, Pearson.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will:

    1. Understand why constancy of the internal environment in humans is important, including the basic mechanisms by which this is achieved and how extensively it can be stressed by exercise and the external environment.
    2. Understand the normal cellular functions and the interrelation of major physiological systems.
    3. Have a knowledge of, and skills to measure various physiological paramaters such as EMG, ECG, heart rate, blood pressure, haematocrit, minute ventilation, alveolar gases, VO2 and VCO2, blood glucose concentration, urine pH and body temperature.
    4. Be able to synthesise and interpret written information, and graphical and numerical data, in order to solve problems, ask and answer questions.
    5. Work and communicate effectively in groups.
    6. Have computer-based skills for acquiring biophysical information.

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 08:00-08:50 29-35, 37-42
    Tuesday 08:00-08:50 29-35, 37-42
    Wednesday 08:00-08:50 29-35, 37-42

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Tuesday 10:00-11:50 30-35, 37-42
    A2 Tuesday 12:00-13:50 30-35, 37-42
    A3 Thursday 10:00-11:50 30-35, 37-42
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