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Core Module Information
Module title: Intermediate Exercise Physiology
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES09102
Module leader: David Muggeridge
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Sport Exercise and Health Science
Prerequisites

Requisites: Pre-requisite: [Module SES08106] Introduction to Exercise Physiology
Description of module content:

In this module you will explore and analyse the physiological responses of the human body to exercise stressors, including responses to exercise in environmental extremes. You will use a range of scientific techniques to evaluate responses to acute exercise stressors, identify the domains of exercise intensity and you will learn how the human adapts when exposed to chronic exercise stressors. Lastly, you will consider the impact of extreme environments on the physiological response to exercise.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Contrast and evaluate the acute and chronic effects of aerobic exercise on skeletal muscle metabolism, the respiratory system and the pulmonary system.

LO2: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the mechanisms involved in the blood lactate response to exercise.

LO3: Undertake critical analysis of exercise intensity domains, incorporating understanding of the lactate threshold, critical power and maximal oxygen uptake testing procedures and analysis.

LO4: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the physiological responses to exercise in extreme environments.

LO5: Apply knowledge and laboratory skills to perform state-of art exercise-related physiological measurements and data analysis.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 1, 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: David Muggeridge
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 attend prepared to contribute having completed any key reading and/or tasks.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 17 The practical classes enable you to design and implement graded exercise tests, collect and analyse expired gas samples, perform blood lactate sampling and analysis and experience exercise testing in extreme environments. You are guided by a detailed lab practical handbook and staff feedback. Sessions are workshop focused and include data analysis and interpretation. There is a separate computer practical for creating scientific figures.
Online Guided independent study 163 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
Practical Skills Assessment 40 2~5 Week 10 HOURS= 1 hour You will complete a practical skills assessment carried out in the Human Performance Laboratory. In groups, you will be provided with a task to undertake on a peer relating to the exercise testing procedures and skills that you have developed in your practical classes. In groups, you will be required to show competence of critical laboratory skills, follow correct health and safety procedures, implement appropriately designed testing and critically analyse data.
Report 60 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 1000 words This assessment evaluates your ability to present, analyse, and critically interpret physiological data collected during laboratory exercise testing classes. You will create at least three scientific figures and provide concise critical interpretations that demonstrate understanding of key physiological mechanisms and support by reference to the literature.This assessment mirrors professional expectations within sport and exercise physiology, where practitioners must communicate data clearly, justify interpretations using appropriate theoretical concepts, and apply physiological insights to real world performance and training scenarios.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES09102 Intermediate Exercise Physiology
 

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