PHTY10140 Applied Exercise Science

Academic Year 2020/2021

The aim of this module is to develop an understanding of Exercise Science and how exercise alters the structure and function of the human body. Completion of this module enables students to identify the stresses to the body that exist during the execution of an acute bout of exercise. In particular, the responses/adaptations to exercise of the cardio-respiratory and muscle systems, together with the associated metabolic and neuro-endocrine responses will be covered in the module. Students will also have an opportunity to apply exercise theory through pre exercise testing workshops.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: 1. Describe the main changes that take place in the cardiovascular system during exercise. 2. Describe the dynamics of respiratory exchange and the control of respiration during exercise. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the metabolic responses associated with exercise and the role of metabolism in sustaining energy demand in different forms of exercise. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the acute adaptations of neuro-endocrine system to exercise. 5. apply exercise science theory through reflective writing on their own experiential exercise learning and pre exercise testing workshops.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24

Small Group

4

Specified Learning Activities

30

Autonomous Student Learning

60

Total

118

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures - online
Workshops: Applied Exercise theory 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Biology


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
PERS10060 - Intro to Exercise Science


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

40

Class Test: MCQ Unspecified n/a Graded No

40

Continuous Assessment: Reflection on learning written assignment
and participation in classes
Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

20


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Written assignment (20%) is a piece of reflective writing, facilitating students to self-monitor their learning - opportunity to discuss same provided during workshops. Interactive Workshops act as a opportunity for students to apply theory with peer feedback, ask questions and receive verbal in class tutor feedback. Short MCQ online quiz trial will be conducted in advance of graded MCQ (40%). Students can give & will receive feedback on trial. Feedback will be given on final end of trimester written assignment (40%).