Module Descriptors
SPORT AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS
SPOR60522
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Stephanie Romano-Smith
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 64
Independent Study Hours: 236
Total Learning Hours: 300
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 2
Sites
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- PRACTICAL ASSIGNMENT weighted at 25%
- PRESENTATION weighted at 25%
- WRITTEN REPORT weighted at 50%
Module Details
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Plan, design, execute and provide critical feedback on physiological and nutritional monitoring activities, relevant for a specific client within a health and fitness context. Sg1, sg2, sg4, sg6, sg9, sg10, sg11, sg12
(Analysis, Application, Communication, Knowledge and Understanding, Problem Solving)
2. Plan, design, execute and provide feedback on physiological monitoring relevant for a group of athletes. Sg1, sg2, sg4, sg6, sg8, sg9, sg10, sg11, sg12 (Analysis, Application, Communication, Problem Solving)
3. Critically analyse the physiological implications for the athlete of undertaking exercise and training in challenging or extreme conditions. Sg3, sg4, sg5, sg9 (Analysis, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning)
(Analysis, Application, Communication, Knowledge and Understanding, Problem Solving)
2. Plan, design, execute and provide feedback on physiological monitoring relevant for a group of athletes. Sg1, sg2, sg4, sg6, sg8, sg9, sg10, sg11, sg12 (Analysis, Application, Communication, Problem Solving)
3. Critically analyse the physiological implications for the athlete of undertaking exercise and training in challenging or extreme conditions. Sg3, sg4, sg5, sg9 (Analysis, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning)
Indicative Content
This module is split into two main parts: sport physiology for the athlete, and exercise physiology for the non-athlete. The module is, therefore, aimed at students who wish to take up careers within sports science support, and/or within the exercise/health/fitness sector.
Regarding the non-athlete, students will critically explore exercise-related and nutritional factors that are relevant to a more sedentary individual (client), who may also have specific exercise, health and dietary needs. Practice will focus on the prior establishment of client medical, dietary and exercise history, measurement of health, fitness and diet, and exercise and dietary prescription and advice. Students will learn how to apply theoretical knowledge of exercise prescription and diet, and to be critical of recommendations, through analysis of the literature. Students will be given the opportunity to develop their professional and employment-related skills and competencies that are required when dealing with individuals in a healthcare context. They will be encouraged to develop and reflect on these skills through mock practice sessions.
For appropriate athlete-specific training programmes to be established, the individual needs of the athlete need to be taken into consideration. Physiological responses and requirements may differ among athletes, such as the female athlete, the veteran athlete and the child/adolescent athlete, and because athletes are exposed to different conditions suggesting that these particular athletes need to be considered further. Students will, therefore, explore and analyse the physiological issues relating to exercise and training among different sub-populations. An example of content would be: the female athlete; the veteran athlete; the child and adolescent athlete, and chronobiology.
Regarding the non-athlete, students will critically explore exercise-related and nutritional factors that are relevant to a more sedentary individual (client), who may also have specific exercise, health and dietary needs. Practice will focus on the prior establishment of client medical, dietary and exercise history, measurement of health, fitness and diet, and exercise and dietary prescription and advice. Students will learn how to apply theoretical knowledge of exercise prescription and diet, and to be critical of recommendations, through analysis of the literature. Students will be given the opportunity to develop their professional and employment-related skills and competencies that are required when dealing with individuals in a healthcare context. They will be encouraged to develop and reflect on these skills through mock practice sessions.
For appropriate athlete-specific training programmes to be established, the individual needs of the athlete need to be taken into consideration. Physiological responses and requirements may differ among athletes, such as the female athlete, the veteran athlete and the child/adolescent athlete, and because athletes are exposed to different conditions suggesting that these particular athletes need to be considered further. Students will, therefore, explore and analyse the physiological issues relating to exercise and training among different sub-populations. An example of content would be: the female athlete; the veteran athlete; the child and adolescent athlete, and chronobiology.
Assessment Details
A PRACT. ASSIGMT weighted at 25%, assessing learning outcomes 1 and 2.
A PRESENTATION, weighted at 25%, and assessing learning outcome 2.
A WRITTEN REPORT length 2500 WORDS weighted at 50%, and assessing learning outcomes 2 and 3.
The final assessment will be the written report. Each element of assessment must be submitted.
A minimum grade of 20% needs to be achieved in each module. Each element of assessment does not need to be passed and an overall mark of >40% is required to pass the module.
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
The written report will involve students planning, designing and carrying out a battery of tests to monitor the health, fitness and diet of a client, who wishes to improve their lifestyle. The client will receive a written report of their results as well as advice on how they could improve aspects of their health, fitness and diet. Students will also be required to produce a scientific report to support their comments, which should be bespoke to client.
For the practical assignment, students will be given the opportunity to liaise with a specific group of athletes (for instance, veteran athletes, child athletes, female athletes), so that they can plan a physiological monitoring event, which will involve a series of tests designed to be relevant to the athletes’ specific needs. The students will be expected to carry out the test battery that they have designed, in a professional and appropriate manner. They will provide feedback to the athlete in an appropriate format.
For the presentation, students will deliver a short presentation on the physiological
and physical attributes of specific populations and settings, and the implications of these for sports performance.
Re-order the above, so practical assignment first, then presentation, then written report.
Formative assessment and feedback
Role play and case studies in labs will be used to allow students to practice key skills in data collection, planning and designing test battery, professional conduct, and report writing, with support provided from staff and learning support technician. Feedback will be provided on their analysis and interpretation of data via group or 1-to1 discussion. For the presentation, independent learning tasks will be set, in order to enhance critical and analytical skills, and formative feedback on the topic area will be given.
A PRESENTATION, weighted at 25%, and assessing learning outcome 2.
A WRITTEN REPORT length 2500 WORDS weighted at 50%, and assessing learning outcomes 2 and 3.
The final assessment will be the written report. Each element of assessment must be submitted.
A minimum grade of 20% needs to be achieved in each module. Each element of assessment does not need to be passed and an overall mark of >40% is required to pass the module.
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
The written report will involve students planning, designing and carrying out a battery of tests to monitor the health, fitness and diet of a client, who wishes to improve their lifestyle. The client will receive a written report of their results as well as advice on how they could improve aspects of their health, fitness and diet. Students will also be required to produce a scientific report to support their comments, which should be bespoke to client.
For the practical assignment, students will be given the opportunity to liaise with a specific group of athletes (for instance, veteran athletes, child athletes, female athletes), so that they can plan a physiological monitoring event, which will involve a series of tests designed to be relevant to the athletes’ specific needs. The students will be expected to carry out the test battery that they have designed, in a professional and appropriate manner. They will provide feedback to the athlete in an appropriate format.
For the presentation, students will deliver a short presentation on the physiological
and physical attributes of specific populations and settings, and the implications of these for sports performance.
Re-order the above, so practical assignment first, then presentation, then written report.
Formative assessment and feedback
Role play and case studies in labs will be used to allow students to practice key skills in data collection, planning and designing test battery, professional conduct, and report writing, with support provided from staff and learning support technician. Feedback will be provided on their analysis and interpretation of data via group or 1-to1 discussion. For the presentation, independent learning tasks will be set, in order to enhance critical and analytical skills, and formative feedback on the topic area will be given.
Texts
Recommended
Acevedo, E. O., & Starks, M. A. (2010). Exercise testing and prescription lab manual. (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Buckley, J. P., Spurway, N., & MacLaren, D. (2008). Exercise physiology in special populations. Advances in sport and exercise science. London: Churchill Livingstone.
Eston, R., & Reilly, T. (Eds.) (2009b). Kinanthropometry and exercise physiology laboratory manual: Tests, procedures and data. (3rd ed.) Volume 2: Physiology. London: E. & F.N. Spon.
Kenney, W. L., Wilmore, J. H., & Costill, D. L. (2015). Physiology of sport and exercise. (6th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Acevedo, E. O., & Starks, M. A. (2010). Exercise testing and prescription lab manual. (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Buckley, J. P., Spurway, N., & MacLaren, D. (2008). Exercise physiology in special populations. Advances in sport and exercise science. London: Churchill Livingstone.
Eston, R., & Reilly, T. (Eds.) (2009b). Kinanthropometry and exercise physiology laboratory manual: Tests, procedures and data. (3rd ed.) Volume 2: Physiology. London: E. & F.N. Spon.
Kenney, W. L., Wilmore, J. H., & Costill, D. L. (2015). Physiology of sport and exercise. (6th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Resources
Appropriately- equipped lecture room
Appropriately-equipped laboratory
Appropriate technical support
Appropriate IT with contemporary software packages and support
Appropriately-equipped laboratory
Appropriate technical support
Appropriate IT with contemporary software packages and support
Special Admissions Requirements
Must have studied Level 5 module, SPOR50915 Physiological and nutritional processes
Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching: (64 hours) 20 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme 18 x 2 hour tutor-led laboratory sessions 4 x 2 hour student-led laboratory sessions Guided Independent Study: (236 hours) 236 hours of tutor- and student-led independent learning will include approximately: 60 hours of background reading for lectures and laboratories 80 hours preparing and writing the report 10 hours in 1-to-1 contact/communication with their client for the written report 14 hours undertaking athlete testing (including mock testing) as part of their practical assignment 12 hours for additional practical preparation 30 hours in preparing for the practical assignment 30 hours preparing and delivering the presentation
Web Descriptor
This module is split into two main parts: sport physiology for the athlete, and exercise physiology for the non-athlete. The module is, therefore, aimed at students who wish to take up careers within sports science support, and/or within the exercise/health/fitness sector.
The non-athlete part will provide the opportunity to critically explore exercise-related and nutritional factors that are relevant to a more sedentary individual (client), who may also have specific exercise, health and dietary needs. Practice will focus on the prior establishment of client medical, dietary and exercise history, measurement of health, fitness and diet, and exercise and dietary prescription and advice. You will learn how to apply theoretical knowledge of exercise prescription and diet, and to be critical of recommendations, through analysis of the literature. You will be given the opportunity to develop your professional and employment-related skills and competencies that are required when dealing with individuals in a healthcare context. You will be encouraged to develop and reflect on these skills through mock practice sessions.
For appropriate athlete-specific training programmes to be established, the individual needs of the athlete need to be taken into consideration. Physiological responses and requirements may differ among athletes, such as the female athlete, the veteran athlete and the child/adolescent athlete, and because athletes are exposed to different conditions suggesting that these particular athletes needs to be considered further. You will, therefore, explore and analyse the physiological issues relating to exercise and training among different sub-populations. An example of content would be: the female athlete; the veteran athlete; the child and adolescent athlete, and chronobiology.
The non-athlete part will provide the opportunity to critically explore exercise-related and nutritional factors that are relevant to a more sedentary individual (client), who may also have specific exercise, health and dietary needs. Practice will focus on the prior establishment of client medical, dietary and exercise history, measurement of health, fitness and diet, and exercise and dietary prescription and advice. You will learn how to apply theoretical knowledge of exercise prescription and diet, and to be critical of recommendations, through analysis of the literature. You will be given the opportunity to develop your professional and employment-related skills and competencies that are required when dealing with individuals in a healthcare context. You will be encouraged to develop and reflect on these skills through mock practice sessions.
For appropriate athlete-specific training programmes to be established, the individual needs of the athlete need to be taken into consideration. Physiological responses and requirements may differ among athletes, such as the female athlete, the veteran athlete and the child/adolescent athlete, and because athletes are exposed to different conditions suggesting that these particular athletes needs to be considered further. You will, therefore, explore and analyse the physiological issues relating to exercise and training among different sub-populations. An example of content would be: the female athlete; the veteran athlete; the child and adolescent athlete, and chronobiology.