Course coordinator
Dr Shelley Keating
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
Physiological responses, mechanisms and adaptations in response to exercise and training. Physiological principles applied to evaluation and improvement of physical performance. Laboratory and field tests for the assessment of physical fitness and performance. Introduction to biophysical bases of human movement with specific focus upon growth & development of musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory & neural systems in response to physical activity. This course had the previous code of HMST2730 which can be viewed in the archived area within the Course and Program site http://www.uq.edu.au/study/archive/index.html
This course will examine the physiological responses and mechanisms to exercise and physical activity. It will require students to apply core physiology knowledge in the study of metabolic, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and neuromuscular responses to exercise and physical activity. In addition, adaptations to exercise and physical activity as a result of training will be described. The course will provide foundation knowledge in physiology and how it relates to sport (e.g., performance) and physical activity undertaken for health.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
PHYL1007 or (BIOM1070 + BIOM1071)
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
HMST2730; HM273 or 274 or 275
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Shelley Keating
Practical coordinator
Mr Joshua Schnebele
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Students are encouraged to participate in the 5 labs (practicals).
Aims and outcomes
To examine the physiological responses, mechanisms and adaptations to exercise and training. Specifically, study of metabolic, cardiovascular, and endocrine responses and adaptations to physical activity will be undertaken. Consideration will be given to factors that influence exercise performance, such as nutritional and environmental factors. The course includes a focus on application of physiological principles to training for sports and health-related fitness.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
apply relevant physiological principles in order to give well-informed answers to questions about exercise and physiological performance
LO2.
apply physiological principles and techniques to the assessment and training of individuals of varying age and sexes
LO3.
apply physiological principles and techniques to the study of sport and exercise performance, and to the development of physical activity programs for individuals and groups of all ages and levels.
LO4.
apply physiological principles to understand the role of physical activity in disease prevention and health-related exercise prescription
LO5.
recognise appropriate laboratory and field tests for the assessment of the various components of physical fitness and performance
LO6.
work effectively within a student team to develop communication and process management skills, and facilitate peer-assisted collaborative learning
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Concept Check Quiz
|
25% (5 x quizzes worth 5% each) |
Concept Check Quiz 1 11/03/2025 - 19/03/2025 Concept Check Quiz 2 25/03/2025 - 2/04/2025 Concept Check Quiz 3 8/04/2025 - 16/04/2025 Concept Check Quiz 4 29/04/2025 - 7/05/2025 Concept Check Quiz 5 13/05/2025 - 21/05/2025
Completed in each practical class. |
| Examination |
In-Semester Exam
|
20% |
7/04/2025
During timetabled lecture |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Written report
|
20% |
12/05/2025 5:00 pm |
| Examination |
End of semester exam
|
35% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
Assessment details
Concept Check Quiz
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 25% (5 x quizzes worth 5% each)
- Due date
Concept Check Quiz 1 11/03/2025 - 19/03/2025
Concept Check Quiz 2 25/03/2025 - 2/04/2025
Concept Check Quiz 3 8/04/2025 - 16/04/2025
Concept Check Quiz 4 29/04/2025 - 7/05/2025
Concept Check Quiz 5 13/05/2025 - 21/05/2025
Completed in each practical class.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L05
Task description
Each of the 5 practicals will involve an online concept check quiz at the end of the practical learning activities.
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
To be completed in-person as an online quiz via the course ULTRA site.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Students are permitted to miss zero practicals for PHYL2730 without receiving approval as there is assessment completed in the practical sessions.
If you are unable to attend for medical or extenuating circumstances, you are required to complete an absentee form and email the form as soon as possible to the Practical Coordinator, Joshua Schnebele (j.schnebele@uq.edu.au) but no later than two (2) calendar days after the date of the original class was held.
Students with an approved absence will be re-assigned to another practical in the same two-week cycle.
Students with an approved absence who cannot be re-assigned to another practical in the same two-week cycle, must contact the Practical Coordinator to organise access material and access to the relevant concept check quiz.
Failure to attend a practical session without an approved absence and failure to attend an approved make-up session will result in a grade of zero (0%) for that weeks Concept Check Quiz.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
In-Semester Exam
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
7/04/2025
During timetabled lecture
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
This multiple choice exam is based on all lecture and practical content up to (and including) week 6. This includes the content delivered in the week 6 lecture and practical material from practical 1 and practical 2.
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Written report
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
12/05/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04, L06
Task description
Students will work in groups of 3-4 to write a report based on a 'hot topic' in exercise physiology. Students will critically evaluate and discuss an artificial intelligence (AI) generated report for the hot topic.
Students will select a hot topic from a list provided and, using recommended prompts, use a generative AI platform (ChatGPT) to construct a report. Students will be required to critically evaluate the text produced and provide evidence to support and/or refute the key points of the AI generated report based on high-quality evidence from primary sources and/or Grade A evidence. Students will provide an annotated bibliography.
The group written report and annotated bibliography is worth 15%- each group member will get the same mark /15%
Students will also undertake a peer assessment which is worth 5%- group members will get individual scores based on peer assessment /5%
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via the turn-it-in link on ULTRA
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extensions for group work assessment may be available and will require a single request submitted with agreement from at least 50% of the members of the group, and recognition of potential impacts on the other group members. Download and complete the form below, and attach this form to your extension request: Extension of Group Assessment - Group Member Acknowledgement (PDF, 144.9 KB)
Student Access Plans for an individual student do not guarantee an extension for the assessment item. Extension Verification Letters cannot be used for group-based assessments and activities.
Dysfunctional group dynamics, poor performance by individual group members, or illness or other issues of a group member are generally not considered sufficient grounds for an extension on submission of a group assessment item. These issues should be actively managed by the group and the Course Coordinator as appropriate, during semester.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
End of semester exam
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05
Task description
Students will be required to answer a series of multiple choice questions that relate to all lecture material, required readings and all practical material from the course.
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT)
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
A final percentage mark will be rounded to the nearest whole number (e.g. 64.50 and above will be rounded to 65 and 64.49 and below will be rounded down to 64.)
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
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· a record of the exact submission time of an assignment
· an originality report indicating the percentage of your work that is an exact match of existing materials within the Turnitin database.
Instructions on how to submit an assignment using Turnitin are located on the UQ Library website
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If a submission cannot be successfully completed, email a copy of the assessment task to the Course Administrator. For contact details refer to Course Contact section of the Course Profile.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
We will be referring to the following textbook throughout the course:
Wilmore JH, Costill DL, Kenney WL.ﾠPhysiology of Sport and Exercise, 8th Edition, Human Kinetics: Champaign, 2022.
Students are expected to access and read the relevant chapters corresponding to the topics of the lecture material. However, students are not expected to purchase this book. The library has copies of the 6th, 7th and 8th editions. In addition, there are are dozens of other Exercise Physiology textbooks (by other authors) held by the library, that cover similar material.
PowerPoint presentations, practical resources (worksheets) and other relevant material will be made available on ULTRA.ﾠ
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (24 Feb - 02 Mar) |
Lecture |
Introduction, Metabolism and Bioenegetics Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 2 (03 Mar - 09 Mar) |
Lecture |
Energy systems during exercise Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Practical |
Pre-lab video You are required to watch this short video and complete your own pre-exercise screening form prior to coming in to your first practical. Your practical facilitator will check these forms during your first practical. Learning outcomes: L05 |
|
Multiple weeks From Week 3 To Week 4 |
Practical |
Practical 1 - energy systems Learning outcomes: L05, L06 |
Week 3 (10 Mar - 16 Mar) |
Lecture |
Cardiorespiratory responses to exercise Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L06 |
Week 4 (17 Mar - 23 Mar) |
Lecture |
Hormonal responses to exercise Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 5 |
Practical |
Practical 2- Cardiovascular Learning outcomes: L05, L06 |
Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Lecture |
Adaptations to endurance training Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 6 (31 Mar - 06 Apr) |
Lecture |
Adaptations to resistance training Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 7 To Week 8 |
Practical |
Practical 3- Exercise testing in sprot and health Learning outcomes: L05, L06 |
Week 8 (14 Apr - 20 Apr) |
Lecture |
Environmental Physiology Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04 |
Multiple weeks From Week 9 To Week 10 |
Practical |
Practical 4- Neuromuscular assessment Learning outcomes: L05, L06 |
Week 9 (28 Apr - 04 May) |
Lecture |
Optimising performance in sport Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 11 To Week 12 |
Practical |
Practical 5- Body composition Learning outcomes: L05, L06 |
Week 11 (12 May - 18 May) |
Lecture |
Body composition and exercise Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 12 (19 May - 25 May) |
Lecture |
Ergogenic aids in sport Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 13 (26 May - 01 Jun) |
Lecture |
Age and sex considerations in sport Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: