Module Details

Module Code: PHIO
Module Title: Exercise Physiology 3
Title: Exercise Physiology 3
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Colin Coyle
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the student with the scientific knowledge, physiological laboratory skills and experience in preparation of the athlete for performance
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Outline acute and chronic adaptations to various training modes for developing optimal performance and the appropriate application of these to endurance training and team/individual athletes etc.
LO2 Explain the effects of environmental conditions (e.g. altitude, heat, cold, hyperbaric) on human physiology and, in particular, the athlete
LO3 Discuss the problems associated with exercise performance in varying environmental conditions (e.g. altitude, heat, cold, hyperbaric) and formulate recommendations for optimal athletic performance in these conditions
LO4 Critique the role of biological rhythms and sleep in the preparation of athletes for competition, and, discuss hormonal regulation of physiological processes regarding adaptation to exercise/conditions and overtraining syndrome.
LO5 Demonstrate laboratory, data handling, data interpretation and writing skills through the completion of a number of laboratory practical experiments.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Biochemical bases for performance
Bioenergetics, Metabolic Adaptations, Metabolic Limitations
Cardiorespiratory bases for performance
Circulatory response, respiratory response, Cardiovascular adaptations, maximal aerobic power and capacity
Neuromuscular bases for performance
Neuromuscular fatigue, factors affecting strength, power and speed performance.
Environmental Physiology and Performance
Altitude, Heat, Cold, Air Pollution Preparing the athlete for performance in the heat/cold, altitude training, and the effects of air pollution on performance
Biological rhythms and performance
Circadian rhythm, sleep, recovery, managing the athlete through travel
Physiology of Training: Effects of Aerobic and Anaerobic Training
Training for Endurance, Training for Anaerobic Events and Team Sports, Training for Strength Power and Speed, Cell signalling and hormonal control of substrate, acute and chronic adaptations to aerobic and anaerobic training
Practical
Determination of lactate threshold, heart rate and oxygen uptake responses to incremental exercise testing, the acute effects of training using lactate threshold training zones, comparison of anaerobic capacity and power, cardiovascular and metabolic responses during maximal anaerobic speed training, neuromuscular fatigue and adaptations to HIIT. Effects of maximal exertion on force and power
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Complete a journal style article detailing a completed laboratory based experimental investigation.
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
2 hour final
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Laboratory Contact Practical 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Independent Learning 15 Weeks per Stage 13.47 202
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Duncan MacDougall,Digby Sale. (2014), The Physiology of Training for High Performance, Oxford University Press, p.432, [ISBN: 9780199650644].
  • Scott K. Powers, Edward T. Howley, John Quindry. (2021), Exercise Physiology: Theory and application to fitness and performance, 11. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 9781260570922].
  • W. Larry Kenney, Jack H. Wilmore, David L. Costill. (2020), Physiology of sport and exercise, 7. Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9781492572299].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • William D. McArdle,Frank I. Katch,Victor L. Katch. (2015), Exercise Physiology, 8. LWW, p.1028, [ISBN: 9781451193831].
  • Lauralee Sherwood. (2016), Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems, 9. Nelson Education, p.912, [ISBN: 9781285866932].
  • Haff , G. Gregory ,Triplett , N. Travis. (2015), Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 4th Edition, 4. Human Kinetics, p.752, [ISBN: 9781492501626].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Journal of Physiology.
  • Experimental Physiology.
  • Environmental Physiology.
  • Frontiers in Physiology.
  • Journal of Sport Sciences.
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