The purpose of this module is to provide students with an introduction to human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and nutrition, in relation to sport, health and exercise. Various systems of the body (such as the musculoskeletal, cellular, cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, digestive, nervous, endocrine, renal and energy transfer systems) will be explored. Students will also be introduced to the fundamental concepts of human movement analysis through studying basic anatomical and mechanical principles of biomechanics, including an analysis of the musculo-skeletal system and movement patterns. Techniques for assessing physiological variables, diet, body composition, energy intake and expenditure, and sports-related kinematics and kinetics, will be developed, through the use of laboratory exploration. Students will be presented with the implications and potentiality of studying biomechanics, nutrition and exercise physiology in a global context.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (64 hours)
24 hours Lectures
20 x 2 hours Labs/seminars = 40 hours in total

Guided Independent Study: (236 hours)
48 hours reading
100 hours examination preparation
88 hours laboratory-based test preparation

Appropriately-equipped laboratory
Appropriate technical support
Nutritional analysis software
Appropriately-equipped lecture room

Bartlett, R. (2007). Introduction to sports biomechanics. Analysing human movement patterns. London: Routledge.
Marieb, E.N. and Hoehn K. (2013) Human Anatomy and Physiology (9th ed.) Pearson International London.
McArdle, W. D. Katch, F. I., & Katch, V. L. (2011). Essentials of exercise physiology (4th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
Whitney, E. N., & Rolfes, S. R. (2005). Understanding nutrition. (10th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

A CLASS TEST (25 minutes) weighted at 10%, assessing LO 4

A LABORATORY PORTFOLIO (1500 words), weighted at 40%, and assessing LO's 3 and 4

A written EXAMINATION (50 minutes) weighted at 50%, and assessing LO's 1 and 2

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
The laboratory portfolio will consist of THREE reports of laboratory experiences undertaken during the course of the module. These reports will require students to review the relevant theoretical literature, present and interpret the results of the laboratory experiments. The class test will involve the use of callculation to solve mathematical problems

The written examination will consist of a mixture of multiple choice and short answer response questions, covering physiology and nutrition. Some of the questions will involve the use of calculators to solve mathematical problems.

Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via supervised practical sessions where feedback will be given directly to students by supervising staff. Written tasks and short quizzes will also be provided, which will be either peer-assessed or answers will be given directly from module staff (e.g. via verbal or electronic format). Such tasks will help develop skills required for both assessments.

Students will be tested on their knowledge of biomechanical-related anatomy, exercise physiology, and on the application of biomechanical and physiological knowledge to situations within sports science during the delivery of the module. These experiences will provide important formative feedback about their knowledge, understanding and ability to undertake testing in this area.