SHN5172 - Physiology of Training

Objectives:

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

Demonstrate a theoretical understanding of how the human body responds to different forms of exercise, and be able to apply this knowledge to the practical measurement of physiological variables.
Design, undertake and interpret a variety of exercise physiology protocols in a safe and effective manner using specialized laboratory equipment.
Communicate scientific information in a clear and coherent fashion in the form of written reports, using appropriate scientific language and statistical data analysis.
Develop an increased awareness of scientific research and the research design process (hypothesis generation, data collection, critical interpretation of data and scientific writing).

Content:

This module will examine the physiological responses to different forms of exercise, focusing on the measurement and application of performance based variables (VO2max, blood lactate thresholds, and running economy) in relation to exercise performance. Students will also be given the opportunity to develop key practical skills such as VO2max testing and capillary blood sampling, and learn how physiological variables such a blood lactate can be used to monitor and enhance performance.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The module will consist of 2-hour weekly lectures, where theoretical concepts and contemporary issues in training are explored. These lectures are completed by 2 practical laboratory/seminar sessions each week, where practical skills to measure exercise performance and fitness are developed.

Lectures
Contact hours: 20
Intended Group size: 50

Laboratory Practical/Seminar
Contact hours: 20
Intended Group size: 20

Guided independent study
Hours: 160
Further details relating to assessment
Group Journal Article Presentation - In pairs students will present a previously published research article as if they were the scientists.

Scientific Laboratory Report - Students will write up a study conducted within the module in the style of a journal article.

Assessment:

001 Group Journal article presentation 15 mins Mid Semester 2 35%
002 Scientific Laboratory Report 2500 words end of semester 2 65%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Rachel McDonald
Level - 5
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - SHN4282 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Semester(s) Offered - 5S2

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