XNB167 Exercise and the Human Body 1
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| Unit code: | XNB167 |
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| Antirequisite(s): | XNB198 Sport and Exercise Science for Teachers 1 |
| Equivalent(s): | XNB187 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,192 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $5,364 |
| International unit fee | $6,840 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | XNB167 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | XNB187 |
| Anti-requisite: | XNB198 Sport and Exercise Science for Teachers 1 |
Overview
The unit will provide you with foundational knowledge in human anatomy and physiology to understand the body’s response to physical activity. The relevant anatomy and physiology knowledge will be delivered in an integrated way to concurrently develop fitness testing and exercise prescription skills that enhance fitness and/or physical performance for target populations. Thorough knowledge and understanding of human body systems and their response to exercise are essential for an exercise professional or a health and physical education teacher. You will have the opportunity to develop this knowledge and understanding through engaging with the unit content in weekly activities.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify the structures and functions of metabolism and the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, explain their contributing roles in the body’s response to physical activity
- Describe the energy systems and explain their interplay in providing energy for physical activities
- Recall components of fitness, fitness testing, training principles, training methods and explain how they relate to exercise prescription
- Apply physiological principles in the design of training sessions aimed at enhancing identified physical fitness limitations and subsequent sports performance for target populations
- Justify the choice of specific components of a training session (i.e., training methods, distances, intensities, repetitions) to achieve fitness goals
Content
The topics covered in this unit have been developed to give you a foundational understanding of the effects of physical activity and exercise on physiology and how this may be used to inform exercise prescription. Major topics include:
- Understanding fitness and the principles of training
- Metabolism and cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- Physiological responses to exercise
- Training methods and session design
Learning Approaches
The unit adopts a blended learning approach, combining interactive face to face workshops and digitally enabled learning experiences. Workshops will provide opportunities for hands-on learning activities, application to assessment tasks and engagement with collaborative application activities such as case studies. Teamwork, analytical and presentation skills are key for academic and professional success. You will develop and practise these skills in workshops - supporting you to successfully complete the unit and your first year of study with confidence. You will be directed to workshops and resources to further develop your learning strategies and reinforce your knowledge and application of anatomy and physiology. The unit coordinator is available for consultation throughout the semester in on-campus and online contexts.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
The following strategies are used to provide you with feedback in this unit:
- regular class and small group (peer) discussions
- periodic formative assessment tasks
- summative assessment criteria descriptors aligned to unit learning outcomes
- qualitative comments provided on summative tasks
Assessment
Overview
You will demonstrate your understanding of key anatomical and physiological systems through an in-class exam, and apply your knowledge in a workbook of authentic, practitioner-focused tasks based on real-world roles and responsibilities. Additionally, a problem-solving task will require you to identify fitness limitations and design evidence-based training sessions, developing practical capabilities relevant to careers in exercise science, coaching, and health education.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Exam
An in-class exam consisting of multiple-choice and short-answer questions will assess your anatomical and physiologic knowledge and understanding of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic systems as relevant to their roles in the body’s response to exercise. This knowledge reflects the introductory anatomy and physiology expectations of ESSA.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools is NOT authorised during this assessment. Unauthorised use may be treated as a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and appropriate penalties imposed.
Assessment: Workbook
A compilation of authentic tasks designed to assess your knowledge, understanding, and application of the key concepts covered in the online learning material, unit readings and the workshops. The tasks will be based on authentic roles, responsibilities and problems faced by professional practitioners, such as the evaluation of personal fitness using standardised fitness tests, allowing you the opportunity to develop real world capabilities.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details page for specific guidelines.
Assessment: Designing Evidence-Based Exercise Plans for Individual Needs
An exercise professional, sports coach, or health and physical education teacher must be able to identify an individual’s physical fitness limitations and design research-informed training sessions to improve fitness and subsequent sports performance. This task will allow you to develop these real-world capabilities.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details page for specific guidelines.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resources will be available via QUT Readings
Risk Assessment Statement
There is no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.XN50 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- Design and deliver exercise assessments and programs to meet the specific needs of contemporary sport, exercise and health contexts.
Relates to: Workbook, Designing Evidence-Based Exercise Plans for Individual Needs - Apply problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning to implement, analyse and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
Relates to: Workbook, Designing Evidence-Based Exercise Plans for Individual Needs - Apply knowledge and skills within the professional, legislative, and ethical standards of practice.
Relates to: Designing Evidence-Based Exercise Plans for Individual Needs
XN51 Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Design and deliver exercise assessments and programs to meet the specific needs of individuals and populations across the full health spectrum.
Relates to: Designing Evidence-Based Exercise Plans for Individual Needs - Apply problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning to implement, analyse and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
Relates to: Workbook - Communicate and collaborate to transfer complex knowledge to clients and health professionals in a culturally safe manner.
Relates to: Designing Evidence-Based Exercise Plans for Individual Needs
XN55 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours)
- Design and deliver advanced exercise assessments and programs to meet the specific needs of contemporary sport, exercise and health contexts.
Relates to: Workbook, Designing Evidence-Based Exercise Plans for Individual Needs - Critically apply problem-solving, innovative thinking, and analytical reasoning to develop, implement and evaluate evidence-based interventions for diverse clients and stakeholders.
Relates to: Exam, Workbook, Designing Evidence-Based Exercise Plans for Individual Needs