PHT485 Exercise Physiology Written Assignment 01 | UiTM

Assignment 1 (Written)

Course Learning Outcome:

Discuss the current literature on exercise recommendations and training. (C4)
(Assessment of MOHE PLO2 = Assignment 1 [Critical Thinking])

Goals

The purposes of this assignment are to:

• Investigate the current scientific literature on a specific topic related to exercise physiology.
• Gain experience interpreting research papers,
• Practice scientific writing skills under selected conditions.

At the end of this assignment, students should be able to understand the need for the condition to be prescribed with exercise based on current evidence and knowledge of the physiological responses to exercise. There should be an element of innovation in the exercise design.

Deadline for submission: Plagiarism Policy
FRIDAY, 29th JUNE 2024
SOFTCOPY (VIA EMAIL/UFUTURE) &
HARDCOPY (PRINTED)

Delay with reasons: Up to 50% mark will be deducted (max 2 days). Delay with invalid reasons: 80% mark will be deducted.
No submission: 0 mark

TOTAL students: 92 (FT 54; PT 38)

Similarity index will be checked using the Ouriginal/Turnitin software. The percentage (%) of similarity will indicate a further deduction of marks from the final marks, accordingly. For example, if your final mark is 80/100, if the similarity index is 30%, a total of 30% from 80 will be deducted. No deduction of marks if the similarity index is <30%.

WARNING!

Plagiarism is taking another person’s idea, writing, report, or results without giving appropriate and fair credit to the original authors/contributors.
Plagiarism is an academic misconduct. Depending on the situation, you can be subjected to a heavy penalty.

Topics for assignment (2/3 students in a group/topic) (a rubric will be given via UFUTURE). One Topic is allowed for 2 groups only.

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Instructions:

Form a group of 2 or 3 students.

Select ONE topic from the above list. You may suggest your topic (specific title of your preference.

You should write the assignment in the form of an essay with subtopics.

a. Introduction (Definition, prevalence, globally and in Malaysia (and a few countries as comparisons), causes/aetiology, problems/signs/symptoms,
complications/consequences, risk factors.
b. Health benefits of exercise. The importance of exercise and why. (Physiological responses/physiological basis of exercise as a treatment for
this condition).
i Cardiovascular system
ii. Respiratory system
iii. Musculoskeletal system
IV. Mental function
v. Immunity
vi. Hazards? (If relevant/applicable)
c. Synthesise and evaluate the current literature based on your identified issues/problem/review questions. You should write the assignment in the form of an essay with subtopics.
d. Exercise recommendations
I Preparation before exercise (Based on the selected exercise),
screening/fitness testing/outcome measures.
ii. Exercise prescription/dosage/volume (rationalise, provide guidance
on how to ensure the dosage is enough).
iii. Safety and precautions (The dos and don’ts), common injuries/complications associated with the selected exercise, and how to overcome them, barriers to exercise and how to overcome them.
e. Innovation/Invention (Own creativity)

References: 30-50 references need to be produced. About 70% of references must be current (≤ 5 years).

Number of words: 6000 to 9000 (excluding tables, pictures, figures, and references), font size – 11, spacing – 1.5.

Submission form: hardcopy (printed and comb-binded), and softcopy (Word document (including reference articles) to check for plagiarism).

Referencing style: APA 7th edition.

Please follow the frontpage format given for the submission of the assignment; only white colour paper is allowed.

You must submit by 29th June 2024