HPSCI101-19A (TGA)

Introduction to Human Performance Science

15 Points

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Health Sport and Human Performance

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Convenor(s)

Kim Hebert-Losier

Kim Hebert-Losier
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kim.hebert-losier@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Martyn Beaven

Martyn Beaven
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Matt Driller

Matt Driller
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: courtney.kelly@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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The Performance Monitoring and Exercise Prescription component will include the introduction of strength & conditioning principles and analysis techniques using different technologies. The Physiology component will include an introduction to basic human anatomy in relation to human movement (taught through lab classes) and an overview of exercise physiology. The Biomechanics and Injury Prevention component will include an introduction to biomechanics, functional anatomy, and injury prevention principles. The Psychology component will include an introduction to the fundamental role of the brain in human movement.
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Paper Structure

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This paper includes one 2-hour lecture and one 2-hour laboratory session per week, except for the first week where no laboratory sessions will take place.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Outline the key human physiological systems in the body as they relate to exercise.
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  • Outline the acute responses and chronic adaptations to physical activity within key human physiological systems.
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  • Understand the role of the brain in controlling and optimising movement and human performance.
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  • Define and apply basic biomechanical principles and concepts to human movement and injury prevention.
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  • Identify methods of testing used in Health Sport and Human Performance in both lab and field settings.
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  • Understand basic training principles in relation to periodisation.
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Assessment

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This paper contains five assessments outlined below. These include three online quizzes, one in-class test, and one final exam.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 40% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 40% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Moodle Quiz 1
17 Mar 2019
11:30 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Moodle Quiz 2
7 Apr 2019
11:30 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. In Class Test
9 Apr 2019
No set time
30
  • In Class: In Lecture
4. Moodle Quiz 3
26 May 2019
11:30 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Exam
40
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Recommended Readings

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Kenney, W. L., Wilmore, J., & Costill, D. (2015). Physiology of Sport and Exercise 6th Edition: Human Kinetics.

Hall S. J. (2012). Basic Biomechanics: McGraw-Hill

Bahr. (2012) The IOC Manual of Sports Injuries An Illustrated Guide to the Management of Injuries in Physical Activity. John Wiley & Sons.

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Other Resources

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McGinnis P.M. (2013). Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise. 3rd Edition: Human Kinetics.

Human Kinetics.Visible Body- Anatomy and Physiology (in the Library Datasets)

An introduction to each human body system. Anatomy and physiology presented in 3D model sets, 3D animations and illustrations for 12 units: Cells and tissues, Integumentary, Skeleton and joints, Muscle types, Nervous, Endocrine, Circulatory, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive.

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Online Support

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Lecture notes will be made available on MOODLE following lectures. However, lecture notes are brief and do not include the detail required to complete this paper. Therefore it is to your advantage to attend ALL lectures to ensure you are conversant with the content of this paper.
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Workload

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This paper has an expectation of 150 hours (equates to 12.5 hours per week) of class time and independent study. While these 150 hours are a University wide requirement and reflect professional commitment, absences can create problems not only for your learning progress but also for your student colleagues. If you know in advance that you will be absent from a lecture or laboratory, then you must advise the lecturer.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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This paper provides an introduction to Human Performance Science, and therefore links to all subsequent papers in this major.
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Prerequisite(s)

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: SPLS103 and SPLS104

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