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Core Module Information
Module title: Physiology for the developing athlete
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES09130
Module leader: James Dugdale
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:

This module aims to provide you with an evidence-based knowledge of the physiology of human development from childhood to adulthood. The processes of growth, development and maturation have a significant impact on the physical workings of the body. You will learn the impact of biological maturation on physiological variables and subsequently performance in developing athletes. This knowledge will help you design appropriate testing and training methods in order to enhance developing players? performance. Indicative content:• The physiological systems throughout growth and development• Influence of growth and development on performance
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the physiological concepts and processes associated with growth and development.

LO2: Critically evaluate measures used by sports professionals to monitor growth and maturation at different stages of long-term athlete development.

LO3: Examine the relationship between growth, maturation, and performance.

LO4: Discuss training principles and their application for athlete development.

LO5: Apply knowledge of athlete development to formulate and document an evidence-based training report.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, 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: James Dugdale
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 Theoretical content and discussions will be delivered within classroom sessions aligning to a variety of topics related to the module and growth and maturation.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 12 Practical data collection and activity will be delivered to provide hands on experience and skills alongside examples of activities related to the topic of growth and maturation.
Online Guided independent study 154 Guided independent study will allow for deeper interpretations and knowledge of topic areas and can be self-directed aligned to specific areas of interest, relevance, and approach for the assessments.
Face To Face GROUPSCHEDULED 10 Groupwork will be conducted within practical sessions and formative tasks to allow for peer-to-peer learning to occur.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 40 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 2-pages You are required to provide a 2-page coach's report summarising your athlete evaluation. This will include key details, data, and interpretation from your athlete evaluation summarised into a concise format, as is common within applied practice.
Oral Presentation 60 1~2~3 Exam Period HOURS= 20 minutes You are required to deliver an Oral Presentation related to the impact of growth and maturation of elements of development and performance in youth sport.
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES09130 Physiology for the Developing Athlete
 

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