SHN5672 - Physiology of Training I & II

Objectives:

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

(1) demonstrate an understanding of physiological changes which occur with regular exercise;
(2) utilise physiological training principles in the planning of training programmes;
(3) demonstrate oral presentation skills;
(4) explain the influence of age and gender on exercise performance and the benefits of exercise training on overcoming some of the physiological deficits associated with ageing;
(5) demonstrate an understanding of the effects of training prior to and during pregnancy;
(6) conduct and report experimental studies.

Content:

Principles of training and their applications of training for endurance, speed, strength, flexibility.
Physiological adaptations and biochemical adaptations to training, supercompensation, overreaching, infection and recovery. Maximal oxygen uptake, oxygen debt, deficit.

Lactate threshold/minimum and onset of blood lactate accumulation. Blood sampling sagety and ethical issues. Physiological consequences of ergogenic use in athletes. Physiological gender differences and the implications. Exercise training during pregnancy. Growth, development and the young athlete. Physiological changes associated with ageing and the effects on performance. Oral presentation skills, Laboratory procedures and report writing skills.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures
Contact Hours 30
Number of Groups 1

Workshops (laboratory)
Contact Hours 14
Number of Groups 2

Seminars
Contact Hours 6
Number of Groups 2

Assessment:

001 Group oral Presentation 30 mins (during sem 1) 20%
002 Exam 1 x 1 hour (end of sem 1) 30%
003 Practical file 1500 words (end of sem 2) 50%


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