Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Lincoln University
Examine the science underpinning sport and exercise performance, including training theory and physiological effects of sport and exercise.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Lincoln University Campus, Lincoln
Core skills this course teaches
Understand physiological changes with exercise and training
Discuss the physiological changes that occur in the human body through exercise and training.
Identify and assess musculoskeletal function
Identify major muscles and joints and critically assess their function in movement creation.
Apply training theory to individualised programmes
Outline principles and theory of training to develop personalised training programmes.
What You're Signing Up For
This course investigates the scientific principles underlying sport and exercise performance including training theory, physiological adaptations to exercise, major muscle and joint function for movement, development of strength and endurance fitness, performance improvement techniques, and ethical issues in exercise testing and evaluation.
Course Content
- Science underpinning sport and exercise performance
- Principles and theory of training
- Physiological consequences of playing and training for sport and exercise
- Major muscles and joints identification and function
- Development of strength and endurance fitness
- Energy systems involved in strength and endurance
- Performance and recovery improvement techniques
- Prescribing, monitoring and evaluating exercise programmes
- Research methods in training, sport and performance
- Collection and testing methods for sport and exercise performance
- Use of search tools to identify trustworthy information
- Ethical issues in exercise testing and reporting
What you need to know first
Minimum 60 credits from specified courses at level 200 and 300
Restriction: Exercise, Fitness and Health, RECN-342
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sport and Recreation
Exercise Science
Future employment opportunities might be
Sport and Exercise Scientist
Fitness Trainer
Athletic Trainer
Exercise Physiologist