Module SPRT1281: INTRODUCTION TO EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

Department: Sport and Exercise Sciences

SPRT1281: INTRODUCTION TO EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

Prerequisites

• None.

Corequisites

• None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None.

Aims

• To enable students to acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of the physiology of the human body in relation to participation in sport and physical activity.

Content

• Students will focus on the basic physiological function of the human body. Initially this will be delivered in the form of lectures and enhanced by seminars in laboratory practical sessions to fully develop their understanding.
• The module would include an examination of: The cell; Nervous system; Muscle function; Energy systems; Endocrine system; Cardiovascular system; Respiratory systems; Blood.
• The module will deliver both general and sport specific physiology.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the structure and function of the major physiological systems of the human body.
• Become familiar with physiological experiments and the associated laboratory procedures.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the health and safety and ethical issues involved in the collection of data from human subjects.

• Display the ability to collect, examine, interpret and report experimental data.
• Produce brief scientific reports on laboratory based studies.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Teaching and learning will be centred on lectures and practical laboratory sessions. This will permit the student the opportunity to place their theoretical knowledge into a more applied environment.
• Seminars allow students the opportunity to explore specific issues in greater depth and ensure a full understanding of key concepts and principles.
• Assessment will be:
• 1. A 1500 word laboratory report, which is designed to assess: students' ability to conduct research; report writing skills - to collect, interpret, report and examine experimental data.
• 2. Five practical laboratory write up reports to reflect the aims and outcomes of different elements of a report and the physiological underpinnings of the module. All will be based on a particular element of one of the compulsory laboratory session (Method, Results, Abstract, Literature Review, Self-Reflection). Each individual element will count towards the overall practical mark. Within this there is a key skill element if a student fails to attend the laboratory practical they will forfeit 10% of the marks available for that element as they will not have accrued the necessary skills.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Compulsory 1500 word lab report.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University