Module Information

Module Identifier

SS22120

Module Title

Sport & Exercise Physiology

Academic Year

2014/2015

Co-ordinator

Mr Alejandro Gonzalez De Aguero

Semester

Semester 1

Pre-Requisite

SS12010

Other Staff

Course Delivery

Delivery Type	Delivery length / details
Lecture	11 x 2 hour Lectures
Seminars / Tutorials	2 x 2 hour Tutorials
Practical	8 x 2 hour Practicals

Assessment

Assessment Type	Assessment length / details	Proportion
Semester Assessment	2,000 word Laboratory Report	50%
Semester Exam	2 Hours 2 hour examination	50%
Supplementary Assessment	Essay	50%
Supplementary Exam	2 Hours 2 hour examination	50%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the adjustment, regulation and integration of physiological systems during exercise.

2. Discuss how environmental conditions affect these responses.

3. Examine the physiological bases to physical training techniques.

4. Evaluate sport & exercise activities to determine physiological demand and training neeed.

5. Demonstrate practical competence in a range of advanced physiological assessment techniques.

6. Compile a written laboratory report demonstrating the critical analysis and interpretation of data.

Aims

1. The acute effects of exercise: Responses to exercise of differing intensities and durations taken from a consideration of how physiological systems attempt to maintain homeostasis, including consideration of how these responses differ under differing environmental conditions of heat, cold, humidity and altitude
2. The chronic effects of exercise: the physiological basis to training for strength, power and endurance
3. The analysis of sport and exercise "events" to determine physiological demand and training needs
4. The development of advanced techniques of fitness assessment

Brief description

This module is concerned with how the physiological systems of the body respond during a bout of exercise and how the performance of the body can be changed by regular physical training. Laboratory work will include the investigation of acute responses to exercise and the development of skills in 'fitness testing' (e.g. protocols for the assessment of anaerobic power and maximal oxygen uptake). By analyzing different types of sport and exercise activities students will be able to apply physiological principles to practical situations ranging from exercising for health to physical training for enhanced athletic performance.

Module Skills

Skills Type	Skills details
Application of Number	Data analysis for laboratory report.
Communication	Group seminars and group lab work.
Improving own Learning and Performance	Directed reading and exam preparation.
Information Technology	Blackboard, Excel, SPSS, Word.
Personal Development and Career planning	N/A
Problem solving	Lab practical sessions.
Research skills	Literature review and data analysis for laboratory report. Exam preparation.
Subject Specific Skills	Laboratory Skills.
Team work	Lab practical.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 5