EDU2462 Bio-Physical Foundations of Physical Activity 1 (FOEDU)

Semester 2 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Springfld

Units 1.0 (Teacher Education) Band 5

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Synopsis

This course provides the student with an understanding of the relationship between functional anatomy, mechanics of movement, movement control and metabolic responses to various levels of activity and exercise. The key elements within these sub-disciplines are explored to provide grounding in the principles on which movement is based.