Module: Integrated Sport & Exercise Physiology

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Integrated Sport & Exercise Physiology
Module Code	SS203
School	School of Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Brendan Egan Semester 2: Brendan Egan Autumn: Brendan Egan
Module Teachers	Brendan Egan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only
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Description

This module focuses on the integration and application of physiological concepts and theory covered in previous modules and based on wider reading. This integration and application is achieved through laboratory practical sessions encompassing data collection, analysis, interpretation and report writing, alongside lecture content exploring integrative aspects of acute exercise, exercise adaptations, and environmental and molecular exercise physiology. The practical sessions include assessment of handgrip strength, maximal oxygen uptake, peak power output, isokinetic strength, hydration assessment, and glycemic response.

Learning Outcomes

1. integrate physiological concepts from previous modules in order to explain responses to exercise and nutrition stimuli
2. recognise the differences between different populations (strength/endurance, trained/untrained) as identified by physiological assessment
3. explain these differences in terms of the mechanisms of physiological adaptation and/or nutrition status
4. collect, analyse, interpret and report data relevant to practice in sport and exercise physiology

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	No Description
Laboratory	12	Lab demonstrations
Laboratory	12	Small group labs
Independent Study	100	No Description
Fieldwork	80	No Description
Total Workload: 240

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative syllabus
Neuronal, mechanical, hormonal and metabolic responses to acute exercise; Fatigue; Adaptations to exercise training; Molecular responses to acute exercise and their relevance to adaptations to exercise training; Environmental exercise physiology

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Lab report 1	30%	Week 4
Assignment	Lab report 2	30%	Week 8
Assignment	Lab report 3	40%	Sem 1 End

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ATT	BSc Athletic Therapy and Training
SSH	BSc Sport Science and Health

Date of Last Revision

24-SEP-08

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