VCE Food and Nutrition: Turning theory into practice - Physical Education
Deakin University’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences offers VCE Physical Education classes the opportunity to gain an insight into exercise science testing and evaluation in a laboratory or clinical environment at our Melbourne Burwood Campus.
18 - 29 June 2018
Deakin University, Burwood Campus
221 Burwood Highway, Burwood,
Victoria 3125
Event details
Lab 1: Physiological assessment of exercise
Linked to VCE Physical Education Unit 1: The Human Body in Motion, and Unit 3: Movement Skills and Energy for Physical Activity.
Area of Study: How does the body produce energy?
In this lab, we will explore common laboratory methods to assess aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Aerobic capacity will be assessed using a progressive exercise test to exhaustion (VO2max test). Assessment of the lactate inflection point will also be discussed, which can be applied to sporting and pacing strategies. The anaerobic energy systems will be assessed using a 10s and 30s power test on a bicycle ergometer. Discussion of how these tests relate to fitness and energy system utilisation during exercise will then be discussed.
Note: this session can be adapted to target Year 11 (Unit 1) and Year 12 (Unit 3) curriculum. Please specify student year level when you book this session.
Lab 2: Kinematics of movement - Resistance training
Linked to VCE Physical Education Unit 4: Training to Improve Performance.
Area of Study: How is training implemented effectively to improve performance.
In this lab, students will instruct, perform, and analyse several foundational resistance training exercises such as the squat and the bench press. Kinematics of movement will be explored using GymAware software. Students will evaluate vertical jump performance of class members using portable force plates, and assess the effects of vibration training on vertical jump performance. The principles of chronic muscle adaptation in response to resistance training will be discussed as part of this session, with a focus on integrating resistance training in to athletes programs to enhance sporting performance.
Session duration: 2 hours
Cost per session: $450 (ex. GST)
Note: Maximum of 25 students per session
To register, contact the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at ens-enquire@deakin.edu.au or (03) 9244 5436
Key information
Date and time
18 - 29 June 2018
Location
Deakin University, Burwood Campus
221 Burwood Highway, Burwood,
Victoria 3125