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SP6003: Applied Physiology for Exercise, Health and Sport Performance

Module Title Applied Physiology for Exercise, Health and Sport Performance
Module Code SP6003
Module Tutor Chris Potter
School Sport and Exercise
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass SP5004
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description

This module will focus on the application of physiology to exercise, health and sports performance. Current practice in these areas will be evaluated and the strengths and weaknesses of competing strategies discussed. The module will also consider the validity and reliability of appropriate physiological measurement techniques.
Indicative Syllabus

It is intended that the following topics will be covered: measurement validity and reliability; applied physiology of exercise and health; applied physiology of sports performance (including power and endurance); designing training programmes for elite athletes; designing training programmes for exercise and health; biochemical underpinning of exercise and sports performance.
Learning Outcomes

A student passing this module should be able to:

  1. Evaluate critically the underpinning physiology of elite sports performance and exercise for health.
  2. Evaluate and synthesise training and exercise techniques from a physiological perspective;
  3. Evaluate critically current practice in applied physiology for exercise, health and sports performance;
  4. Evaluate the relative merits of different strategies;
  5. Explain in detail the range of assessment procedures, and some of the precautions that ought to be taken to ensure the validity and reliability of the procedure.
Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 30
Independent Learning Hours: 120
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 40% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 1000 words
002: 60% Coursework: Individual, portfolio: 2000 words
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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