Body in Motion 2

• • Acute exercise response and homeostasis
  • Energy metabolism
  • Adaptations to resistance training
  • Adaptations to aerobic and anaerobic exercise training to improve performance
  • Exercise in hot and cold environments
  • Exercise at altitude
  • Physical activity/inactivity and chronic disease
  • Exercising and ageing
  • Sex differences in sport and exercise
  • Pre-exercise screening and medical clearance

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Examine the physiological adjustments that occur in response to both a single bout of exercise and the adaptations that occur if a person exercises regularly and how these can improve fitness and reduce disease risk. 

Learn what should be done to ensure someone is safe to exercise before they start a program. Study the principles involved in designing appropriate exercise programs to improve health and fitness, and the principles related to testing people to see if they are improving. Discover how the responses and adaptations that occur during exercise differ across the lifespan, between males and females, and when people exercise in extreme environments, such as at altitude, or in very hot or cold conditions. 

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. 

This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.

Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

• 2500 words (40%)
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Current study term: 26 Jun 22 to 02 Sep 22