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EXSS3037: Exercise Pharmacology and Immunology
2022 unit information
This unit of study will introduce the student to the principles of pharmacology and immunology as well as the effect and influence of exercise on the respective fields. Students will gain an understanding of the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic action of drugs in the body. Students will be able to describe the site and mechanism of action of selected drug groups, to identify the therapeutic use of the drug and its adverse effects, to examine the effect of the exercise and disease on drug action, and the effect of the drug on the exercise response. Special emphasis will be given to drugs used for therapeutic medication, for recreational purposes and for performance enhancement in sport. The nature of immunity, the immune response, pathological disorders of the immune system and its response to exercise and ageing will be examined.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Movement Sciences
| Code | EXSS3037 |
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| Academic unit | Movement Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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BIOS1170 and (EXSS2028 or EXSS2032) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. gain an understanding of basic actions and use of drugs in a sporting and therapeutic context
- LO2. explain the action of a drug on body and body on a drug: understand the interaction of drug action with exercise, disease and ageing
- LO3. understand how particular drugs are postulated to improve sporting performance
- LO4. understand the drug testing procedure in elite athletes
- LO5. understand the use of particular medications in therapeutic medications in the treatment of common diseases and disorders
- LO6. understand the function of the immune system and immune responses
- LO7. understand the interaction of the immune system with exercise, disease and ageing
- LO8. communicate pharmacological and immunological knowledge in plain language English
- LO9. search, critically evaluate, interpret and integrate information
- LO10. provide evidence-based approach to clinical decision making
- LO11. rationalise decision making
- LO12. explain the underlying theory and principles guiding nutritional and pharmacological practice
- LO13. communicate information clearly and appropriately in oral, written and graphical presentations
- LO14. work in groups and contribute constructively to discussions
- LO15. demonstrate ethically and professionally responsible behaviour.
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