SHN5035 - Physiology of Training

Objectives:

Assessment tasks are designed to enable students to demonstrate the Learning and Employability outcomes for the relevant level of study. Level Learning Outcomes are embedded in the assessment task(s) at that level. This enables a more integrated view of overall student performance at each level.

Content:

This module will examine the physiological responses to different forms of exercise, focusing on the measurement and application of performance-based variables (such as VO2max, blood lactate thresholds, and running economy) and health related assessment (such as HRmax) in relation to sport and 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 associated with these tests can be used to monitor and enhance performance. This module also examines and appraises contemporary research methods that are relevant for the analysis of the data collected.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures

Hours: 10
Intended Group Size: Full Cohort

Practical Workshops
Hours: 15
Intended Group Size: 20 max

Guided independent study
Hours: 125

Further details relating to assessment
Scientific Laboratory Report: The scientific laboratory report will require the students to write up a study that was conducted during the module in the form of a journal article. The study will consist of a training study of 3 weeks of high intensity interval training.

Assessment:

001 Scientific labratory report; 3,000 words; end of semester 1 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Danielle Davis
Level - 5
Credit Value - 15
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 5S1

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