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This course provides the foundation for the study of movement sciences. It introduces anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and exercise nutrition
This compulsory course provides the foundation for the study of movement sciences. It introduces fundamental principals of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and exercise nutrition.The movement sciences are fundamental building blocks of the study of human movement. Knowledge of the structure and function of the human body and the principles governing human movement is crucial for all students who have chosen to specialise in the discipline of sport coaching.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:Identify the levels of organisation in the body.Identify different chemical classes important to the body.Describe how cells produce the energy required to function. Outline how homeostatic control mechanisms function.Describe the functional anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastro-intestinal, renal and blood systemsDetermine how the body maintains a constant temperature and regulates water balance during exercise.Introduction to the energy systems.
Darren Dale and Peter Buyers
Floyd, R. T; Manual of structural kinesiology ; 16th ed; McGraw-Hill, 2007.
Martini, Frederic. , Ober, William C; Fundamentals of anatomy & physiology ; 7th ed; Pearson Benjamin Cummings, 2006.
Abernethy, Bruce; The biophysical foundations of human movement ; 2nd Australian ed; Palgrave Macmillan, 2005.
Calais-Germain, Blandine. , Anderson, Stephen, Ph.D; Anatomy of movement ; English language ed; Eastland Press, 1993.
Wilmore, Jack H. , Costill, David L; Physiology of sport and exercise ; 3rd ed; Human Kinetics, 2004.
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Domestic fee $986.00
International fee $4,300.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Sport and Physical Education .