Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of Stage 1 of the BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science course, or equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To examine chronic adaptations of the human body to exercise and enable students to conduct a range of fitness and performance testing protocols and justify their use.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Explain the mechanisms behind the chronic responses of the human body to exercise.
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Explain the underlying physiology related to various fitness and performance testing protocols.
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Collect and interpret data from selected physiological tests.
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Explain the strengths and weaknesses of outcome measures relevant to athletic populations.
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Indicative Module Content
The chronic adaptations of the human body to exercise, including those of the cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular systems; physiological needs analysis in a sporting context; assessment of fitness variables including: body composition assessment (ISAK level 1 proforma), aerobic power assessment (submaximal and maximal VO2max estimates) power assessment (wingate test, jump tests), muscular endurance assessment (push up test), flexibility assessment (joint range of movement), strength assessment (1RM, 5RM and 10RM), speed assessment (5m, 10m, 30m sprints), agility assessment (505, Illinois, t-test) and assessment of lactate threshold.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 7 | Practical
| 8 | Tutorial
| 16 |
Directed Study
| | Online Study packs
| 14 | Reading
| 24 |
Private Study
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| 81 |
Mode of Delivery
A combination of lectures and online study packs which are both supported by practical classes and tutorials.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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Observed Structured Practical Exam
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | TANNER, R.K. & GORE, C.J., 2013. Physiological tests for elite athletes. 2nd ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
| | 2. | WINTER, E.M., 2007. Sport and exercise physiological testing guidelines. London: Routledge
| | 3. | BEAM, W., & ADAMS, G., 2013. Exercise physiology laboratory manual. 7th ed. London: McGraw-Hill
| | 4. | Liguori, G. and American College of Sports Medicine, 2020. ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription. 11th ed. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
| | 5. | McGuigan, M., 2017. Monitoring training and performance in athletes. Human Kinetics.
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Additional Notes
A pass will not normally be awarded for this module unless the student has attended a minimum of 80% of all learning opportunities.
A pass will not normally be awarded for this module unless the student has engaged in course related research activities.
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