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Core Module Information
Module title: Introduction to Exercise Physiology
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES08106
Module leader: Mel Leggate
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Sport Exercise and Health Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

During this module you will learn how the different body systems respond to exercise. The module will cover the cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems as well as skeletal muscle and bioenergetics. Both acute and chronic effects of exercise on each of these systems will be discussed with specific focus on: cardiovascular performance, exercise training and physiological and structural adaptations; control and regulation of respiration at rest and during exercise, and adaptations to training; and skeletal muscle innervation, excitation-contraction coupling, and adaptations to training. Sex differences in sport and exercise performance will be also be covered. Finally, the physiology of team sports, the principles of training and ways to assess human performance will be covered. The responses and adaptions to exercise will cover from a cellular to a system level.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Describe the principle changes that take place in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems during exercise and following a period of endurance training.

LO2: Differentiate between the acute and chronic effects of different exercise modalities on skeletal muscle.

LO3: Distinguish between different test protocols used to assess aerobic capacity and identify the advantages/disadvantages of predicting maximal oxygen uptake using these protocols.

LO4: Identify the differences in physiological responses to exercise and training between sexes.

LO5: Report findings from data collected under exercise physiology laboratory conditions.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Mel Leggate
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Lectures will be live and related resources will be uploaded weekly on the VLE at least 5 days prior to the lecture to allow you to access at a time most suitable for you. The sessions will be interactive and you should have reading and key sources before attending the lecture.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 8 Physiological data collection and analysis is undertaken in groups during laboratory-based practical classes. During these sessions you will perform a number of tests to determine maximal oxygen uptake.
Face To Face Tutorial 8 A group tutorial will be offered focussed on discussing the formative assessment tasks and will involve a peer feedback session. This is intended to support all students in the tutorial to learn from each other fostering an assessment for learning approach. During these sessions you will have the opportunity to explore and interpret the data you have collected during the practical sessions.
Online Guided independent study 164 Throughout the trimester, you are expected to structure in time to reflect upon the learning you have undertaken in your scheduled sessions and to complete your essential reading. You are encouraged to read more widely around the topics you are studying and engage in Moodle activities and resources. You will need to ensure that you have sufficient time to prepare and plan for your assessment tasks.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 30 1~2 7 , WORDS= 800 words You will be asked to produce a piece of work using artificial intelligence based on one of the module topics, for example acute and chronic responses of the cardiovascular system to exercise. You will need to summarise the reliability and accuracy of the information which is produced including the sources cited.
Laboratory report 70 3~4~5 13 , WORDS= 2500 words This assessment will involve producing a laboratory report based on data collected during your practical classes.
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES08106 Introduction to Exercise Physiology
 

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