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Introductory Exercise Science - HESC1501
Students

 
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
 
 
School:  School of Medical Sciences
 
 
Course Outline: http://medicalsciences.med.unsw.edu.au/SOMSWeb.nsf/page/Science+Current+Students
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6
 
 
CSS Contribution Charge:Band 1 (more info)
 
 
Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

This course presents an overview of the vocational activities within the allied health profession of Exercise Physiology. The sub-disciplines of exercise science (exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control and exercise psychology), and related biomedical sciences, are introduced through examining how the body responds to physical activity. This course includes a clinical practicum component in the university’s Lifestyle Clinic.

This course is restricted to students enrolled in either 3871 or 3870 only.

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