Equine Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation (ANIM7118)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2017
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Agriculture Food Sciences Schl
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
3 Contact hours
Incompatible
ANIM3039
Assessment methods
Progressive and Final Exam
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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.