PERS10060 Introduction to Exercise Science

Academic Year 2020/2021

The aim of this module is to develop an introductory knowledge base in Exercise Science. Specifically, completion of this module will enable the student to understand how an acute bout of exercise alters the structure and function of the human body. The acute responses to exercise in the neuromuscular system, the cardio-respiratory system, together with the associated metabolic, neuro-endocrine and thermoregulatory responses will be covered in the module.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the metabolic responses associated with exercise and the role of metabolism in sustaining energy demand in different forms of exercise. 2. Describe the main changes that take place in the cardiovascular system during exercise. 3. Describe the dynamics of respiratory exchange during exercise. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the neuro-endocrine system during exercise. 5. Apply the basics of exercise science to different exercising populations, different modes of exercise, and different exercise environments. 6. Engage appropriately with relevant research across the areas outlined above.

Indicative Module Content:

Neuromuscular Responses to Exercise; Metabolism & Bioenergetics; Energy Expenditure in Different Sports; Hormonal Responses to Exercise; Cardiovascular System & Responses to Exercise; Respiratory System & Responses to Exercise; Exercise in Hot and Cold Environments; Responses to Exercise in Diverse Populations

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

22

Tutorial

2

Specified Learning Activities

30

Autonomous Student Learning

60

Total

114

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
PHTY10140 - Applied Exercise Science, SMGT10210 - Appl Biology of Sport and Ex

Equivalents:
Intro to Exercise Science (PHTY10060)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: End of trimester essay assignment Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

50

Multiple Choice Questionnaire: MCQ End of trimester MCQ n/a Graded No

50


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
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• Online automated feedback
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Kenney, W.L., Wilmore, J.H., Costill, D.L. Physiology of Sport and Exercise. 7th Edition, Human Kinetics: ISBN 978-1-4925-7486-6.