PHT485 Exercise Physiology Assignment: Exercise Recommendations for Managing Hypertension

Assignment 1 (Written)

Course Learning Outcome:
Discuss the current literature in exercise recommendations and training. (C4)
(Assessment of MOHE PLO2 = Assignment 1 [Critical Thinking])

Goals: The purposes of this assignment are to:
(1) investigate the current scientific literature on a specific topic related to exercise physiology,
(2) gain experience interpreting research papers,
(3) practice scientific writing skills on selected condition.

At the end of this assignment, student should be able to understand the need for the condition to be prescribed with exercise based on current evidence and knowledge on 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 Ouriginal/Turnit-in software. 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 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 credits 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.

Instructions:

1. Form a group of 2 or 3 students.
2. Select ONE topic from the above list. You may suggest you own topic (specific
   title) of your preference.
3. You should write the assignment in a form of essay with sub-topics.
   a. Introduction (Definition, prevalence, globally and in Malaysia (and a few
   countries as comparisons), causes/etiology, 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. Synthesize and evaluate the current literature based on your identified
   issues/problem/review questions. You should write the assignment in a
   form of essay with sub-topics.
   d. Exercise recommendations
   i. Preparation prior to exercise (Based on the selected exercise),
   screening/fitness testing/outcome measures.
   ii. Exercise prescription/dosage/volume (rationalize, provide guidance
   on how to ensure dosage is enough).
   iii. Safety and precautions (The do’s and don’ts), common
   injuries/complications associated with the selected exercise, and
   how to overcome it, barriers to exercise and how to overcome it.
   e. Innovation/Invention (Own creativity)
4. References: 30-50 references need to be produced. About 70% references must be current (≤ 5 years).
5. Number of words: 6000 to 9000 (excluding tables, pictures, figures, and references), font size – 11, spacing – 1.5.
6. Submission form: hardcopy (printed and comb-binded), and softcopy (word
   document (including reference articles) to check for plagiarism).

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7. Referencing style: APA 7th edition.
8. Please follow the frontpage format given for the submission of the assignment; only white color paper is allowed.
9. You must submit by 29^th June 2024

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