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Course Code VQC7003

Course Title APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY AND NUTRITION

Credit 3
Course Learning At the end of this course, students are able to:
Outcomes
1. Relate the function of the physiological system and nutrition to
strength training and conditioning
2. Explain the physiological response and adaptation to strength
training and conditioning
3. Explain the energy requirement and nutritional strategies in
strength training and conditioning
Synopsis This course will focus on the physiological system and nutrition on
strength training and conditioning. This involves various
physiological responses and adaptation to training. Nutrition
required for strength and conditioning will also be discussed. In
addition, other issues related to physiological system and nutrition
concerning strength training and conditioning will also be
addressed in this course.
Main Reference 1. Baechle T.R. and Earle R.W. (2008). Essentials of Strength
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Training and Conditioning. 3 Ed Human Kinetics, IL.
2. Nicholas Ratamess (2011). ACSM's Foundations of Strength
Training and Conditioning. LWW
3. McArdle, WD, Katch, FI, & Katch, VL (2014). Exercise
Physiology: Nutrition, Energy and Human Performance (7th
ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Assessment Weightage Continuous Assessment: 60%
Final Examination: 40%

Soft Skills 1. Communication Skills CS1 –CS4

2. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills – CTPS1 -CTPS3
3. Life Long Learning and Information Management – LL1 –LL3

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