Level 4 module, Introduction to Physiology, Biomechanics and Nutrition (HES91128-4)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (72 hours)
24 x 1 hours Lectures - tutor-led lecture programme
24 x 2 hour Labs/seminars = 48 hours in total. (assessment occurs in timetabled sessions)

Guided Independent Study: (228 hours)
42 hours tutor-directed independent study following lectures
36 hours tutor-directed independent study following workshops
40 hours in preparation for practical examination
40 hours in preparation for group presentation
40 hours in preparation for the dietary analysis
20 hours student-led independent study

Appropriately-equipped laboratory
Appropriate technical support
Appropriately-equipped lecture room
Astro turf or equivalent space to carry out training session
Diet analysis softwear (currently Dietmaster)

Bompa, T. O., & Haff G.G. (2010). Periodization:Theory & Methodology of Training (5th Edtn). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Kenney, W. L., Wilmore, J. H., & Costill, D. L. (2015). Physiology of sport and exercise. (6th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Maud, P. J., & Foster, C. (Eds.) (2006). Physiological assessment of human fitness. (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Williams, M.H. (2010) Nutrition for health, fitness and sport. Boston. McGraw-Hill

In the first part of the module, the acute responses to sport and exercise and the chronic adaptations to training will be critically considered. In the second part of the module, the focus will be on providing students with an in-depth knowledge in the principles and design of training programmes for a sports performer, including the concepts of periodisation, overtraining, and monitoring of training.

Body systems relevant to response and adaptations to sport and exercise will be covered, including for instance, the cardiovascular, neuromuscular, respiratory, and metabolic systems.

Techniques for monitoring physiological performance and responses to exercise and training will be evaluated, such as methods of assessing aerobic and anaerobic capability (e.g., via VO2max, lactate response, maximal intensity exercise), muscular strength and power, speed, agility and perceptions of exertion.

The nutritional element will cover the basic guidelines for healthy eating and dietary recommendations. The relationship between diet and sports performance will also be introduced.

Skills in data collection and analysis, report writing and presentation will be taught and developed.

There are THREE elements of assessment for this module. Students do NOT have to pass each element of assessment

A LABORATORY REPORT (1500 words) weighted at 50%, assessing LO's 1-3
A DIETARY ANALYSIS REPORT (1500 word) weighted at 25% assessing LO's 3 and 6
A TRAINING SESSION, with justification, (100 words report) weighted at 25% assessing LO's 4 and 5

The laboratory report will require the student to acquire key laboratory skills and then conduct an experiment subsequently, they will have to submit a 1500 word, fully-referenced laboratory report on this topic.

For the dietary analysis, students will be required to analyse and present a report based upon a dietary investigation. This will represent a 'real world' situation and will prepare students for the world of work.

For the training session, students will be required to carry out a training session, specific to a group of athletes or athlete, using concepts of periodisation, principles of training, and relevant research to develop and design the session. The training session will be attended by other students, but to ensure relevancy for entrepreneurship, the training session should be suitable for an athlete or group of athletes, so that the session would be relevant for income generation in the future.

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via supervised practical sessions where feedback will be given directly to students by supervising staff. Such tasks will help develop skills required for the laboratory report.

For the training session, students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via:
Workshop sessions will continually provide feedback on progress as each workshop will contributes progressively towards the final summative assessment.