This is a core module in Sport Science, Exercise, Nutrition & Health and Biological Sciences (Human Biology) degree pathways, and offered as an option on the Sports Analysis & Coaching. This module covers the acute and chronic physiological changes induced by exercise and an understanding of cardio-respiratory health. This module will develop the students' application of exercise physiology to performance. The module will also enable students to apply the role of exercise and physical activity as a prescription therapy to clinical diseases. This module will further develop the student understanding by equipping them with the scientific skills to monitor and assess health, fitness and performance.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Learning will be led by lectures, practical sessions and seminars in order to develop applied knowledge and to practise the skills necessary to confidently and competently undertake performance testing and exercise assessment commonly used in the industry. Lectures are used to provide information on applying the effects of exercise and physical activity to physiological adaptations in both athletic performance and clinical disease. The module will be taught through direct practical experience and complemented by seminars. Much of the learning is achieved through formative practical challenges, directed independent study tasks, group work and/or class discussion, creative problem solving (case studies) formative presentations and peer-evaluation. The knowledge-based materials for the module are provided by the module team on Canvas. These consist of (but not limited to) notes, diagrams, research articles and multi-media. It is an expectation that students arrive to seminars having completed the pre-directed study tasks and use Canvas to enhance their understanding, remaining up to date with the weekly reading. These tasks will allow students to monitor both progress through feedback from peers and summative assessment and feed forward advice to develop understanding.
In summary the module will be made up of keynote lectures, seminars, practical sessions and independent guided study.
| Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | Lectures (44h), Seminars (8h), Practicals (21h) | 73 |
| Guided independent study | Reading materials; directed study tasks; online tasks | 227 |
| Study abroad / placement | ||
| Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 | |
Lecture, seminar and laboratory sessions will provide practical feed forward guidance and formative experimental opportunities to help students achieve their full potential in the summative assessment. Further formative assessment will be provided through the use of practice laboratory challenges for the practical examination as well as utilising (but not limited to) creative problem-solving case studies, group tasks and presentations as well as online tasks. These formative tasks will allow students to monitor both progress through feedback from peers and feed forward advice to develop understanding and application for summative assessment.
The learning outcomes will be summatively assessed through two categories: a practical exam which comprises two elements; 1) a practical competency test and 2) a conference poster / proceedings and then a final formal written examination.
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1) To explain how different intensities and duration of physical activity/exercise affects the major physiological systems. | Long answer questions of exam (S) or Practical Exam (S). Lab challenges or presentations (F). |
| 2) To identify and apply the key aspects of cardio-respiratory measurements to the proposed limitations and physiological adaptations to exercise and physical activity participation. | Long answer questions of exam (S) or Practical Exam (S). Lab challenges or presentations (F). |
| 3) To evaluate the issues/ implications/benefits of exercise participation in relation to unhealthy individuals and special populations with reference to professional guidelines. | Long answer questions of exam (S) or Practical Exam (S). Lab challenges or presentations (F). |
| 4) To evaluate the need for, and methods of screening patients prior to exercise testing and prescription. | Long answer questions of exam (S) or Formative group work/lab tasks. Practical Exam (S). |
| 5) To use practical equipment accurately and demonstrate awareness of, and the practical competencies in screening and assessment. | Practical Exam (S) and formative lab tasks (F). |
| 6) To demonstrate key skills of creative thinking, problem solving, communication, numeracy, ICT, teamwork and develop independent skills. | Practical Exam (S). Formative group work, data interpretation and presentations (F). |
| Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Formal exam | Written Exam | 40% |
| Practical competency / Conference poster / Conference proceedings | Practical Exam | 30% |
| Practical competency / Conference poster / Conference proceedings | Practical Exam | 30% |
| Total (to equal 100%) | 100% | |
It IS NOT a requirement that any major element of assessment is passed separately in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
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