Exercise Physiology | Federation University

EXSCI2171 Exercise Physiology

This unit develops students¿ understanding of exercise physiology and its application to exercise testing and prescription for health and performance. Students will examine the acute and chronic physiological and metabolic adaptations to aerobic, anaerobic, and resistance training and will develop skills in conducting appropriate physiological assessments and interpreting testing data. Students will examine important factors influencing exercise responses, including age, sex, ambient environment, nutrition, and ergogenic supplements, and apply this knowledge to ensure safe, evidence-based exercise testing and prescription. The unit also emphasises critical evaluation of contemporary sports science literature, including nutritional and ergogenic strategies, to support evidence-based recommendations for athletes and general populations.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2027 contribution amount* $2,253
2027 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,057

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. Find our more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. Find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

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