Module Title
Applied Sports Physiology
Keywords
Exercise, physiological adaptations, physiological testing, assessment methods, physiological measures, performance predictors. |
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Prerequisites for Module
None in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To increase knowledge and application of the physiological principles in sport and exercise. To further develop the skills necessary to design, conduct, analyse and evaluate performance tests in different sports and sporting populations.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically evaluate the validity and utility of selected methods used to prescribe and regulate exercise intensity.
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Critically evaluate mechanisms which enhance performance.
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Demonstrate knowledge and competence in the application of different techniques related to exercise testing (BP, blood lactate, gas analysis, spirometry etc).
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Discuss and justify the selection and adaptation of different techniques to assess physiological demands in different sporting populations.
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Indicative Module Content
Acute and chronic adaptations to exercise with consideration to varying intensity, duration, different sports and populations, applied physiological testing in various sports and populations, assessment of methods of physiological measures looking at validity and reliability, performance predictors for different sports.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning |
| 22 |
Directed Study
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| 48 |
Private Study
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| 80 |
Mode of Delivery
Blended learning, e-learning, practical workshop, distance learning.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2
| | Component 2 | 3,4
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Component 2: Observed Structured Practical Exam (OSPE).
Component 1: coursework.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | BAR-OR,O.,ROWLAND,T.W. 2004. Pediatric Exercise Medicine - From Physiologic Principles to Health Care Application. Leeds: Human Kinetics.
| | 2. | GORE, C.J., 2000. PhD: Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes, Australian Sports Commission Copyright.
| | 3. | JACK, H. WILMORE, D., COSTILLL, L. 2007. Physiology of Sport and Exercise. 4th edition.
| | 4. | MAUD,P.J. and FOSTER,C. 2006. Physiological Assessment of Human Fitness.2nd Edition. Leeds: Human Kinetics.
| | 5. | MOOREN,F.C., VOLKER,K. 2005. Molecular and Cellular Exercise Physiology. Leeds: Human Kinetics.
| | 6. | ROWLAND, T.W. 2005. Children's Exercise Physiology. 2nd Edition. Leeds:Human Kinetics.
| | 7. | Current journals and research articles.
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