This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
This module allows students to develop comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the physiology governing exercise training, physiological adaptation and applications to contemporary training methods. Students will be able to develop skills to analyse and critically assess performance. Practical sessions are used to reinforce theoretical knowledge.
Total contact hours: 33
Private study hours: 117
Total study hours: 150
100% coursework: essay, 3000 words.
Hoffman, J. (2014). Physiological Aspects of Sport Training and Performance. Illinois: Human Kinetics and Foran, B. (2000) High-performance sports conditioning. Illinois: Human Kinetics.
The intended subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Critically examine the principles of exercise training for performance
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the physiological and metabolic adaptations to training and the physiological characteristics of elite sports performers
Critically interpret data and text from studies on human physiology and metabolism
The intended generic learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Demonstrate skills in academic and professional communication.
Work as an independent and autonomous learner and critically reflect on and evaluate their own performance.
Apply information technology and numeracy to physiological/numerical data.
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