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ENVSCI 713
: Air Quality and Atmospheric Processes2025 Semester Two (1255)
Monitoring, modelling and management will be considered with emphasis on air quality standards and guidelines and applications of science and technology to indoor and outdoor air pollution prevention, mitigation and remediation. Case studies and practical work will link the theoretical and practical aspects of air quality science.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ENVSCI 714
: Environmental Pollution2025 Semester One (1253)
Contaminants of soil and water emitted by point and non-point sources. Monitoring of legacy and emerging contaminants, and impact assessment. Application of science and technology to pollution prevention, mitigation and remediation.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ENVSCI 737
: Applied Terrestrial Ecology2025 Semester One (1253)
The dynamics of change in terrestrial ecosystems with a focus on forest and wetland environments. Students will be introduced to methods for vegetation assessment and ecosystem ecology, including multivariate statistical methods. Students are required to participate in a residential field course. No formal prerequisite but a knowledge of ecology equivalent to Stage II, including associated quantitative analysis, is assumed.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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ENVSCI 738
: Water Sensitive Cities2025 Semester One (1253)
This course probes experiments with radical urban change to examine the co-constitution of water-society in the pursuit of improved futures. A case study is built around the aspiration to become a Water Sensitive City. Students first employ quantitative methods to design a water sensitive neighbourhood. Students then critique reductionist approaches to becoming sustainable. The aim is to better understand the sustainable city debate and its emerging logics.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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EXERSCI 100G
: Exercise and Fitness: Myths and Reality2025 Semester Two (1255)
An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity.
Restriction: BIOSCI 107, EXERSCI 101, 105, SPORTSCI 100G, 101, 105, MEDSCI 142
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EXERSCI 100G
: Exercise and Fitness: Myths and Reality2025 Summer School (1250)
An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity.
Restriction: BIOSCI 107, EXERSCI 101, 105, SPORTSCI 100G, 101, 105, MEDSCI 142
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EXERSCI 101
: Foundations of Exercise and Sport Sciences2025 Semester One (1253)
Introduction to the scientific principles and concepts underpinning the sub-disciplines of Exercise and Sport Sciences: Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Movement Neuroscience and Psychology. Content experts will provide a broad overview of the applications and career pathways of each sub-discipline using examples from research or industry. Academic literacy skills required in all sub-disciplines will be developed.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 101
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EXERSCI 103
: Human Anatomy2025 Semester Two (1255)
The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 103
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EXERSCI 105
: Exercise Prescription2025 Semester Two (1255)
An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 105, 205
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EXERSCI 105
: Exercise Prescription2025 Summer School (1250)
An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 105, 205
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EXERSCI 201
: Exercise Physiology 12025 Semester One (1253)
Introduction to the physiological and biochemical requirements and provision of energy for acute exercise and recovery. A key focus is on the mechanisms involved in physiological system responses to aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Practical experiences will cover experimental and scientific procedures of measuring and reporting on physiological responses to acute exercise.
Prerequisite: 15 points from BIOSCI 107, EXERSCI 101, MEDSCI 142
Restriction: SPORTSCI 201
Restriction: SPORTSCI 201
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EXERSCI 203
: Biomechanics 12025 Semester One (1253)
Covers the mechanical basis of human movement, using quantitative and qualitative modelling approaches. Focuses on the analysis of sporting performance, locomotion, and musculoskeletal stress. Practical work explores key techniques in measurement and data analysis of human movement and the forces involved.
Restriction: SPORTSCI 203
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EXERSCI 205
: Motor Learning2025 Semester Two (1255)
Introduction to the principles and stages of motor skill acquisition, and their application to sport and exercise. Key concepts include the structure of practice tasks, feedback, individual differences, growth and development, aging, injury, and relationships to the underlying neurobiology. Develops practical skills in the measurement of human motor performance, and in the development and assessment of individualised training programmes to improve skill.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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EXERSCI 206
: Exercise Nutrition2025 Semester Two (1255)
A cross-disciplinary focus on nutrition, examining nutritional enhancement of sports performance, diet and physiological function, eating disorders, energy balance, body composition and the role of diet in growth and exercise.
Prerequisite: 30 points from MEDSCI 100-320 or BSc courses
Restriction: SPORTSCI 206
Restriction: SPORTSCI 206
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EXERSCI 207
: Sport Psychology2025 Semester Two (1255)
An introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to human behaviour and performance in sport settings. Key concepts include achievement motivation, individual differences, performing under pressure, psychological skills training, team dynamics, and their relationships to human motor behaviour and performance.
Prerequisite: 45 points passed at Stage I or II
Restriction: EXERSCI 304, SPORTSCI 304
Restriction: EXERSCI 304, SPORTSCI 304
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EXERSCI 271
: Advanced Exercise Assessment and Prescription2025 Semester One (1253)
This theoretical and workplace-based course integrates behavioural competencies in the application of advanced physical fitness assessment and design, and implementation of evidence-based, effective and individualised exercise programmes for the maintenance of health and physical fitness in apparently healthy individuals. Supervised practice of not less than 70 hours is provided.
Prerequisite: 45 points: EXERSCI 101, 103, 105
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EXERSCI 301
: Exercise Physiology 22025 Semester One (1253)
Systemic physiological responses and adaptations to exercise training and physical inactivity relevant to selected athletic and medical populations and across the lifespan. Skills will be developed in the interpretation of experimental methods and findings in human exercise physiology.
Prerequisite: 15 points from EXERSCI 201, MEDSCI 205, SPORTSCI 201
Restriction: SPORTSCI 301
Restriction: SPORTSCI 301
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EXERSCI 303
: Biomechanics 22025 Semester Two (1255)
Advanced quantitative techniques in biomechanics used to study human movement including mathematical modelling and signal processing. An application area such as occupational ergonomics or clinical gait analysis will be used to demonstrate the biomechanical techniques.
Prerequisite: 15 points from ENGGEN 121, PHYSICS 160, EXERSCI 203, SPORTSCI 203
Restriction: SPORTSCI 303
Restriction: SPORTSCI 303
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EXERSCI 305
: Movement Neuroscience2025 Semester One (1253)
Examines brain and spinal cord organisation and function related to movement, and the neurological mechanisms involved in the planning, execution and control of movement in health and disease. Introduces the concept of neural plasticity as it relates to motor skill learning and recovery after injury in both healthy and neurologically impaired populations. An understanding of human anatomy at the level covered in EXERSCI 103 will also be assumed.
Prerequisite: 15 points from EXERSCI 201, 205, MEDSCI 206, 309, 320, PSYCH 202, SPORTSCI 201
Restriction: SPORTSCI 305
Restriction: SPORTSCI 305
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EXERSCI 307
: Psychology of Physical Activity2025 Semester Two (1255)
Introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health. Key concepts include exercise motivation, mental health benefits of exercise, models of behaviour change, intervention design, special populations, and the relationship to the underlying neurophysiology and implications for physical activity behaviour.
Prerequisite: 45 points passed at Stage II or III
Restriction: EXERSCI 204, SPORTSCI 204
Restriction: EXERSCI 204, SPORTSCI 204
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EXERSCI 309
: Project in Exercise Sciences2025 Semester Two (1255)
A supervised individual practical project in a clinical or other research laboratory setting to explore and assess how science underpins practical skills.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II or III in Exercise Sciences and Departmental approval
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
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EXERSCI 309
: Project in Exercise Sciences2025 Semester One (1253)
A supervised individual practical project in a clinical or other research laboratory setting to explore and assess how science underpins practical skills.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II or III in Exercise Sciences and Departmental approval
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
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EXERSCI 309
: Project in Exercise Sciences2025 Summer School (1250)
A supervised individual practical project in a clinical or other research laboratory setting to explore and assess how science underpins practical skills.
Prerequisite: 15 points at Stage II or III in Exercise Sciences and Departmental approval
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
Restriction: SPORTSCI 309 To complete this course students must enrol in EXERSCI 309 A and B, or EXERSCI 309
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EXERSCI 371
: Practicum in Exercise and Sport Sciences2025 Semester Two (1255)
A workplace-based course of supervised practice of not less than 100 hours. Competencies will be developed in the application of advanced physical fitness assessment and design of evidence-based, effective and individualised exercise programmes for the maintenance of health and physical fitness in apparently healthy individuals.
Prerequisite: EXERSCI 271
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EXERSCI 399
: Capstone: Applying Exercise Sciences2025 Semester Two (1255)
A supervised project course that will focus on applying theoretical knowledge to practical skills. Opportunities will include laboratory and clinic-based research projects, science communication or public engagement projects. Students will work in groups, but will also engage in individual activities to demonstrate their own understanding of topics.
Prerequisite: 15 points from EXERSCI 301, 303, 305, 307