SHN4342 - Sport and Exercise Sciences

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of functional skeletal and muscular anatomy.
Understand the theories and laws of physical force motion and momentum and the application to performance.
Apply biomechanical principles of movement to the coaching process.
Demonstrate an understanding of different energy systems used by the body in undertaking physical work and the influence of diet and nutrition.
Demonstrate an understanding of the cardio respiratory and muscular systems at rest and during exercise.
Utilise subject-related skills within laboratory and field contexts.
Demonstrate a critical awareness of ethical issues within sport health exercise and nutrition.

Content:

Functional skeletal and muscular anatomy. Theories and laws of physical force, motion and momentum that can be applied to sports performance. Techniques used in kinesiological modelling of sports performance. Energy system metabolism, diet and nutrition. Physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular systems during rest and exercise.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lecture will be supported by seminar and laboratory workshops. In addition a series of formative MCQ questions will be available on-line for students to evaluate their own level of understanding.

Students are expected to conduct around 100 hours of independent study in reading, preparation for workshops and preparing assessment for submission.

Lecture
Contact hours: 24
Intended Group size: 100

Practical workshops /seminars
Contact hours: 24
Intended Group size: <30

Guided Independent study
Hours: 148

Assessment: