Energy is necessary for all bodily movements and chemical processes from exercising to digesting food. The science of bioenergetics is the study of how organisms, including humans, collect, store and use energy. This course is ideal for those wanting to gain a better understanding of energy and its impacts on work, sport and exercise, including fitness consultants, personal trainers and exercise and health scientists.
The Certificate of Human Biology – Bioenergetics is an online professional development program that will give you insights into how to increase people’s energy levels, maintain them in different situations, and perform exercises for better energy management.
In this online human biology course, you will study the different types of human energy supplies, and the pathways of energy, including how it is measured, produced and stored during exercise.
You will also learn about the acid-base balance, osmosis and diffusion, atmospheric pressure, temperature regulation and the ergogenic aids to exercise performance.
On completion of this course, you will have a broad understanding of the science of energy to maintain an individual’s optimum levels of energy and improve their body’s capacity for movement.
Course Structure
Bioenergetics - Human Biology
Unit 1 – Energy and work
- Anaerobic energy supply
- Phosphate energy
- Lactic acid energy
- Adenosine triphosphate
- Aerobic energy supply
- Energy requirements for different types of activity
- Breathing during exercise
- ATP movement
- ATP sources
- ATP-PC system
- Lactic acid system
- Oxygen system
- Aerobic systems
- Krebs cycle
Unit 2 – Energy pathways
- What is energy
- The nature of energy
- Units of measurement
- Production and storage of energy
- Carbohydrates in an animal or human body
- Gycogenesis
- Glycogenolysis
- Gluconeogenesis
- Hyperglycaemia
- Carbohydrate oxidation
- Glycolysis
- Hydrolysis
- Hydrolysis of metal salts
- Hydrolysis of an ester link
- Energy production pathways from different foods: fats, carbohydrates, proteins
- Respiratory quotient
- Resting quotient Aerobic capacity
- What happens during exercise
- Recovery from exercise: Alactacid and lactacid oxygen debt, Replenishing muscular glycogen
- Lactic acid
- Calculations
Unit 3 – The acid-base balance
- pH
- What is acidity
- The urinary system: kidneys, ureters, bladder
- Physiology of the urinary system
- The urea cycle
Unit 4 – Osmosis and diffusion
- Diffusion explained and examples given
- Nature and types of diffusion
- Movement of molecules through cell membranes
- Endocytosis
- Membranes and their structure
- Osmosis
- Osmosis and filtration
- Membrane transport: simple passive, active and facilitated transport
- Chemical potential
- Osmotic pressure
- Reverse osmosis
Unit 5 – Atmospheric pressure
- Altitudes
- Introduction to atmospheric pressure
- Partial pressure gradients
- Effects of change in pressure
- Equalising when diving
- Gas solubility
- Breathing at different atmospheric pressures
- Calculations
Unit 6 – Temperature regulation
- Introduction
- Affect of temperature changes on the human body
- Conduction and convection
- Lowering temperature: sweating, vasodilation, metabolic reduction, hair, behaviour
- Raising temperature
- Vasoconstriction
- Increased metabolism
- Behaviour
- Effect of temperature on enzymes
- Ecrine glands
- Apocrine glands
- Energy production
- Factors affecting individual BMR: growth, body size, food, thyroid gland
- Fever: mechanism of fever, shivering, other temperature disorders
- Grades of fever
- Signs of fever
Unit 7 – Ergogenic aids to performance
- Introduction
- Drugs: steroids, amphetamines
- Oxygen
- Vitamins
- Water
- Other foods: carbohydrates, protein
- Creatine
- Caffeine
- Antioxidants
Study Hours
Estimated duration 50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
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Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:
- Personal Trainers
- Exercise Scientists
- Health Scientist
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