Equine Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation (ANIM7118)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
3 Contact hours
Incompatible
ANIM3030
Assessment methods
Progressive and Final Exam
Course enquiries
Doctor Danielle Fitzgerald (Semester 2, Regular, Gatton, In person, External)
Dr Danielle Fitzgerald
Students may also contact the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability Student Administration team for general enquiries via agriculture@enquire.uq.edu.au.
Course description
This course provides the underpinning science of equine exercise physiology& its application to training regimens of the equine athlete. Methods of assessing & monitoring fitness are discussed. Biomechanics & its relationship to locomotion, injury & lameness are covered & the knowledge applied to the prevention and management of performance problems including rehabilitation from injury and disease.
