Module Details

Module Code: ZPHI C1105
Module Title: Exercise Physiology 1
Title: Exercise Physiology 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Christopher Nulty
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide students with an understanding of the operation of the muscular system and the systems of energy production in relation to physical exercise and performance
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe and illustrate the micro anatomy of human skeletal muscle and explain the process of muscular contraction and analyse the factors affecting the generation of force and apply the principles of training and the development of strength
LO2 Explain the processes involved in energy production for physical activity, synthesise and apply the bioenergetic processes to exercise training principles and the control body composition
LO3 Accurately measure, record and interpret the data collected in laboratory measures of exercise and demonstrate an ability to take laboratory numerical data and integrate it into a structured standard laboratory report and construct scientific essays.
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
Anatomy of the muscle and muscular contraction
Gross- and micro-anatomy; sliding filament theory; muscle fibre types
Factors affecting the development of force
Architectural, neural, and mechanical factors affecting force and velocity
Factors affecting maximal endurance capacity
VO2max & Lactate Threshold physiology, principles and concepts
Physiological adaptations to exercise
General Adaptation Syndrome, EIMD, Neuromuscular and morphological adaptations to training
Energy for Cellular Activity & Bioenergetics
PCR system, glycolytic system, oxidative system
Measuring energy expenditure
Energy expenditure at rest and during exercise; laboratory measurement and estimation; EPOC
Body composition, weight, obesity and exercise
Adipose tissue physiology; Measuring body composition; energy balance
Practical
The practical element will include laboratory testing of physiological variables during rest, submaximal, and maximal exercise testing
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Practical40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The Mid term assessment assessment strategy may incorporate MCQ's, essays,
presentations, reflective logs, case studies and written reports.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The practical assessment strategy may incorporate practical skills assessments, presentations and/or written laboratory reports
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
No Description
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 No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Laboratory Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 4.33 65
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • W. Larry Kenney,Jack H. Wilmore,David Costill. (2019), Physiology of Sport and Exercise, 6th. Human Kinetics Publishers, p.648, [ISBN: 1492574864].
  • McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I. and Katch, V.L.. (2014), Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance, 8th. Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: