Students will be involved in a practical laboratory to:

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Learn how the cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal systems integrate during exercise

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Understand how the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems work together during exercise

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Measure responses to physical activity during a VO2max test (i.e. respiration, heart rate, oxygen and fuel use)

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Compare your student's VO2max test results to elite athletes from different sports (i.e. AFL, cycling, marathon running)

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Laboratory Report: A copy of your student's VO2max test results is provided to your group

Lab Activity: A student will perform a running VO2max test while real-time data is displayed and discussed by a sports scientist to the class.