Knowledge and critical understanding of how the body responds to exercise is fundamental when striving to improve human performance. Building upon your understanding of human physiology, you will explore the human body’s responses to both acute and chronic exercise, learning concepts relating to both aerobic and anaerobic performance, and the impact of fatigue on physiological processes. You will learn the key physiological factors that determine and therefore limit exercise performance in humans, and examine approaches to improve performance. Practical and seminar sessions will support and reinforce your understanding of the theoretical concepts, enabling you to apply your knowledge and master a range of laboratory techniques and methods that can be used to evaluate physiological responses to exercise. You will learn how to handle, process and interpret the data collected to inform understanding of physiological determinants and approaches to improve exercise performance, developing the ability to apply physiological principles to practical situations.
Lectures 16 hours, Practical/Seminar 16 hours
2,000 words Short Writing Piece. Assessment Details: Laboratory Logbook worth 40%.
2 hours Exam. Assessment Details: Examination worth 60%.
Reassessment Method: Like-for-like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Discuss the response of a range of physiological systems (e.g., cardio-pulmonary, metabolic, neurological and muscular systems) to an acute and chronic bout of exercise
2. Evaluate the physiological factors that underpin exercise performance in healthy adults
3. Apply appropriate laboratory protocols and procedures to assess aerobic and anaerobic capacity
4. Analyse and interpret data sets on physiological parameters at rest and during exercise, and report the findings in a scientific manner
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