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.

A PRACT. ASSIGMT weighted at 50%, assessing learning outcomes 1 and 2.
A PRESENTATION, weighted at 50%, and assessing learning outcome 2..
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:

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.



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.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching: (32 hours) 10 x 1 hour tutor-led lecture programme 9 x 2 hour tutor-led laboratory sessions 2 x 2 hour student-led laboratory sessions Guided Independent Study: (118 hours) 118 hours of tutor- and student-led independent learning will include approximately: 30 hours of background reading for lectures and laboratories 14 hours undertaking athlete testing (including mock testing) as part of their practical assignment 12 hours for additional practical preparation 31 hours in preparing for the practical assignment 31 hours preparing and delivering the presentation

(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)

Appropriately- equipped lecture room
Appropriately-equipped laboratory
Appropriate technical support
Appropriate IT with contemporary software packages and support

Recommended

Acevedo, E. O., & Starks, M. A. (2010). Exercise testing and prescription lab manual. (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

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.