Course Description

This course aims at introducing various biochemical aspects of sport and physical activities to the students. The course is designed to cover some basic anatomy, energy utilization, cardiac functions, injury mechanisms, sports therapeutic principles, endocrine effects on physical activities, nutrition for sports, physical activities in extreme conditions, and physical activities for the diseased population. The course welcomes students with basic knowledge in biological science, where various in-class activities are integrated so as to let the students apply, analyze, and evaluate the academic knowledge in daily life. The training of students’ creativity, question asking, critical thinking, goal-setting, self-learning, and decision making skills will also be emphasized: students are encouraged to participate in the self-reflective activities, workshop, and group activities. Throughout the learning process, it is anticipated that the students will not only acquire the academic knowledge, they will also consolidate their learning and acquire useful skills for both personal and professional aspects.

Assessment

Mind-map 10%

In-class activities 10%

Written assignment 30%

Group written assignment+ 25% Individual written assignment# 5% Quiz and exam 50% Quiz 10%

Final exam (T/F, MCQ, and SQ) 40%

Grading

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Teaching Skills & Others

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