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Core Module Information
Module title: Applied Physiology
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES11144
Module leader: Lesley Ingram-Sills
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:

The aim of this module is to expose you to a range of the most commonly used tests used in the physiological assessment of an athlete. These would include tests of strength, power, aerobic and anaerobic capacity, body composition analysis and importantly in the field testing of a number of these variables. The module also examines the theory underpinning the physiological limits to performance and how this links to the available physiological tests. The content of the module is specifically designed to enable you to develop key practical competencies in sport science support when working with athletes in a broad range of sports and in various environmental settings.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Determine and critically evaluate various physiological factors that affect sports performance.

LO2: Critically evaluate a range of physiological assessments that are used to determine human performance.

LO3: Interpret and apply theoretical principles of physiological assessment within a variety of sporting contexts.

LO4: Demonstrate practical competence in the administration of a variety of physiological tests.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, 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: Lesley Ingram-Sills
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 face to face and related resources will be available on the VLE platform. The sessions will be interactive, weekly reading will be highlighted in these sessions.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 30 Physiological data collection and interpretation will occur in these sessions to help facilitate learning. These sessions will also include interactive tutorials .
Online Guided independent study 150 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
Report 70 2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 2500 During this assessment you will work with athlete to determine the physiological demands of their sport, develop a battery of relevant tests, conduct the tests and write this up to provide an informed report for the athlete.
Oral Presentation 30 1~2 Week 8 HOURS= 10 minutes Oral Presentation
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

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