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EXSS1029: Muscle Mechanics and Training

Code EXSS1029
Academic unit Movement Sciences
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. explain the limits to voluntary muscle force production in terms of both muscle structure and neural activation
  • LO2. explain the neuro-muscular adaptations to high-resistance training
  • LO3. explain the neuro-muscular adaptations to muscle disuse
  • LO4. have knowledge of evidence-based guidelines for prescription of high-resistance training, and acquire practical skills in prescription of high-resistance training
  • LO5. explain the neuro-muscular adaptations to chronic and intermittent stretching interventions.

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