Comprehensive PHY3072 Notes/Learning Outcomes HD (90)

Description

Comprehensive, concise, PHY3073 lecture notes including the answers to lecture learning outcomes from Weeks 1-12 (includes mid-semester exam and final exam content), which are usually drawn upon for exam style questions, as well as additional notes taken during lectures. Studying these set of notes solely for final exam attained me a 90 for the overall unit. These notes contain all high yield concepts in sufficient detail, therefore maximising chances of achieving a HD grade for this unit! These notes are organised chronologically with bolding to indicate the main topic/learning outcome, and dot points/arrows for further information. There are also several diagrams and figures to aid understanding. Topics included: Muscle metabolism Bioenergetics Muscle activation, fatigue and fibre types Mechanisms of muscle damage and repair Tendon adaptation and repair Metabolism & muscle biochemistry I: Carbohydrate Metabolism & muscle biochemistry II:Fat Optimal nutrition & training for exercise Exercise and metabolic disease Exercise, hormones and metabolism Inter-tissue communication: metabolic cross-talk Cardiovascular responses to exercise Pulmonary responses to exercise Pulmonary disease, exercise & therapeutics Doping & athletic performance Extreme Environments: heat exposure Dehydration & thirst Extreme Environments: Altitude