Module Descriptors
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
SPOR50380
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Trevor Barter
Email: T.J.Barter@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 31
Independent Study Hours: 119
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRACTICAL IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 40%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 60%
Module Details
Module Texts
McArdle, W. D., Katch, F. I. and Katch, V. L. (1996). 'Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance'
(5th edition). Lipincott, Williams and Wilkins. ISBN: 0-7817-2544-5
Powers, S. K. and Howley, E. T. (2000). 'Exercise Physiology: Theory and Applications to Fitness and Performance'
(4th edition). McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 0-697-25798-3
Maud, P. J. and Foster, C. (1995). 'Physiological Assessment of Human Fitness' (1st edition). Human Kinetics
ISBN: 0-87322-776-X
American College of Sports Medicine (2000). 'ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription'. (6th edition)
Lipincott, Williams and Wilkins. ISBN: 0-7817-2735-9
In addition, students will be directed to relevant primary source articles which are available from the Thomson Library.
(5th edition). Lipincott, Williams and Wilkins. ISBN: 0-7817-2544-5
Powers, S. K. and Howley, E. T. (2000). 'Exercise Physiology: Theory and Applications to Fitness and Performance'
(4th edition). McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 0-697-25798-3
Maud, P. J. and Foster, C. (1995). 'Physiological Assessment of Human Fitness' (1st edition). Human Kinetics
ISBN: 0-87322-776-X
American College of Sports Medicine (2000). 'ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription'. (6th edition)
Lipincott, Williams and Wilkins. ISBN: 0-7817-2735-9
In addition, students will be directed to relevant primary source articles which are available from the Thomson Library.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment:
1. A 45 minute practical examination to assess LOs 2 and 3 (contributing 40% of the total marks)
2. A 75 minute end of module examination consisting of 10 compulsory short answer questions and 1 essay style
question (from a choice of 4) to assess LO 1 (contributing 60% of the total marks).
1. A 45 minute practical examination to assess LOs 2 and 3 (contributing 40% of the total marks)
2. A 75 minute end of module examination consisting of 10 compulsory short answer questions and 1 essay style
question (from a choice of 4) to assess LO 1 (contributing 60% of the total marks).
Module Learning Strategies
9 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme
6 x 2 hour tutor-led laboratory / practical sessions
5 x 2 hour tutor-directed tutorial / workshops
119 hours of tutor and student led independent learning - including background reading of set texts, journal articles and accredited internet material.
During laboratory sessions, students will be required to use a variety of equipment to measure anthropometric data
and investigate and evaluate selected physiological responses. Students will gain experience in the use of: Exercise ergometry; Gas analysis equipment; Strength measurement equipment; Methods of measuring skeletal muscle function. Students will also observe the sampling of blood using capillary sampling techniques and the measurement of blood lactate using automatic analysers.
The tutor-led tutorial sessions will give students the opportunity to practice techniques covered in the laboratory sessions in preparation for the practical examination and will allow students to analyse examples of essays in preparation for their end of module examination.
During the time allocated to independent study, students will engage in tutor directed reading (70 hours) and also be encouraged to actively search for and read relevant journal articles (49 hours). Students will use interactive learning strategies to achieve this including use of the internet, particularly literature search sites such as Medline.
6 x 2 hour tutor-led laboratory / practical sessions
5 x 2 hour tutor-directed tutorial / workshops
119 hours of tutor and student led independent learning - including background reading of set texts, journal articles and accredited internet material.
During laboratory sessions, students will be required to use a variety of equipment to measure anthropometric data
and investigate and evaluate selected physiological responses. Students will gain experience in the use of: Exercise ergometry; Gas analysis equipment; Strength measurement equipment; Methods of measuring skeletal muscle function. Students will also observe the sampling of blood using capillary sampling techniques and the measurement of blood lactate using automatic analysers.
The tutor-led tutorial sessions will give students the opportunity to practice techniques covered in the laboratory sessions in preparation for the practical examination and will allow students to analyse examples of essays in preparation for their end of module examination.
During the time allocated to independent study, students will engage in tutor directed reading (70 hours) and also be encouraged to actively search for and read relevant journal articles (49 hours). Students will use interactive learning strategies to achieve this including use of the internet, particularly literature search sites such as Medline.
Module Resources
Lecture theatre with video facilities
Appropriately equipped laboratory with appropriate Technical support
Appropriate IT with contemporary software packages and support.
Appropriately equipped laboratory with appropriate Technical support
Appropriate IT with contemporary software packages and support.
Module Indicative Content
The aims of this module are two fold:
1 - to introduce the student to the major physiological and biochemical principles underlying exercise, paying particular reference to:- Metabolism and exercise intensity and duration.; Skeletal muscle and exercise; Neuromuscular control of exercise; Hormonal responses to exercise; Cardiovascular responses to exercise; Ventilatory and respiratory resonses to exercise; Acid-Base balance during exercise; Thermoregulation during exercise.
2 - to introduce the student to a variety of techniques used in the measurement, evaluation and investigation of anthropometric data and selected physiological responses.
1 - to introduce the student to the major physiological and biochemical principles underlying exercise, paying particular reference to:- Metabolism and exercise intensity and duration.; Skeletal muscle and exercise; Neuromuscular control of exercise; Hormonal responses to exercise; Cardiovascular responses to exercise; Ventilatory and respiratory resonses to exercise; Acid-Base balance during exercise; Thermoregulation during exercise.
2 - to introduce the student to a variety of techniques used in the measurement, evaluation and investigation of anthropometric data and selected physiological responses.