Module Details

Module Code: PHIO
Module Title: Exercise Physiology 2 for Health
Title: Exercise Physiology 2 for Health
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Ciara O Hagan
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to enable students to develop their knowledge and understanding of how the human body responds and adapts to exercise, their skills in measuring physiological responses, and their ability to interpret and communicate the results of measurement of physiological responses.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the physiological demands of different types of sports and exercise
LO2 Describe and explain the cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic responses to acute exercise and exercise training
LO3 Accurately measure, record, interpret and communicate the results of assessments of physiological responses to exercise
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
Acute responses to exercise
Acute cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic responses to exercise
Adaptations to exercise training
Cardiovascular, respiratory and metabolic adaptations to exercise training
Physiological demands
Physiological demands of sports and activities; patterns of energy demand and contributions of different metabolic pathways to energy production
Integrated physiological responses
Integrated physiological responses such as fatigue, detraining and overtraining; and the consideration of these in training programme design
Physiological measurements
Measurement of physiological responses to exercise such as variables indicating contributions of aerobic and anaerobic metabolism to energy production, generation of power, exercise capacities, and haemotological markers of metabolism.
Data collection and interpretation
Principles of recording, analysis, and interpretation of results of physiological measurements
Scientific communication
Principles of accurate and audience-appropriate communication of scientific information and the results of investigations.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Practical50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Mid-semester assessment
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Portfolio of evidence of practical skills which may include skills demonstrations, written reports or presentations.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
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
Practicals Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 4.33 65
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Kenney, W.L., Wilmore, J.H., and Costill, D.. (2019), Physiology of Sport and Exercise, 7th ed.. Human Kinetics.
  • Price, M. (2013), Lab reports and projects in sport and exercise science : a guide for students, Routledge.
  • Haff, G.G., and Triplett, N.T.. (2016), Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th ed.. Human Kinetics.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I. and Katch, V.L. (2014), Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance, 8th ed.. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
  • Plowman, S.A. and Smith, D.L.. (2017), Exercise physiology for health, fitness, and performance, 5th ed.. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins.
  • Powers, S, and Howley, E. (2018), Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance, 10th ed.. McGraw Hill.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Sports Medicine.
  • Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise.
  • Journal of Sports Sciences.
  • International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance.
  • Journal of Applied Physiology.
  • Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
  • International Journal of Sports Science.
  • European Journal of Applied Physiology.
  • Journal of Sports Science and Medicine.
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