This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
This module allows students to develop comprehensive knowledge and understanding of laboratory techniques and methods in exercise physiology and their application to sport or health contexts. Practical laboratory sessions are used to reinforce theoretical knowledge.
Total contact hours: 33
Private study hours: 117
Total study hours: 150
50% written report/essay, 1500 (coursework 1)
50% written report/essay, 1500 (coursework 2)
Brooks, G. Fahey, T. White, T. Baldwin, K. (2005) Exercise Physiology. Human Bioenergetics and its Applications (4th ed.) McGraw Hill.
Eston, R. Reilly, T. (eds) (2019) Kinanthropometry and Exercise Physiology Laboratory Manual. Test, Procedures and Data (4th ed.) Routledge.
Gore, C. (Ed.) (2012) Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes (2nd ed.) Human Kinetics.
Winter, E. Jones, M. Davison, RCR. Bromley, P. Mercer, TH. (2006). Sport and Exercise Physiology Testing Guidelines. Volume 1 – Sports Testing. Routledge.
The intended subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the principles of test construction, selection and application in a sports, performance, or health context
Evaluate laboratory methods and their application including the concepts of validity and reliability
Critically analyse, interpret, document and present exercise testing data in an appropriate format
The intended generic learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Demonstrate skills in communication of a variety of subject specific material.
Apply information technology and numeracy to the study of parameters of human physiological function.
Demonstrate problem solving and the ability to plan and manage learning.
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