| Module Title |
Clinical Exercise Physiology I |
| Module Code |
PHS1006 (ITS: SS301) |
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Faculty |
Health & Human Performance |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
The purpose of this module is to provide the student with a practical and theoretical understanding of the role of exercise in the prevention and management of chronic, lifestyle-mediated diseases
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Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the benefits and risks of physical activity and exercise
2. Explain the principles of clinical exercise testing
3. Practice exercise preparticipation health screening
4. Discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology and management of cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer
5. Describe the physiological responses to exercise in health and chronic disease
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Laboratory | 12 | No Description | | Lecture | 24 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 36 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11584 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Niall Moyna | Module Teacher | Anna Donnla O'Hagan |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | n/a | 20% | n/a | | Practical/skills evaluation | n/a | 10% | n/a | | Group presentation | n/a | 30% | n/a | | Written Exam | n/a | 40% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Pathophysiology and risk factorsHealth appraisal and fitness testingExercise programmingElectrocardiographyEmergency procedures and safetyPharmacology
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- 0: American College of Sports Medicine (2000) Guidelines for exercise testing and prescription (6th edition). New York. Lippincott Williams & WilliamsAmerican College of Sports Medicine (1998) Resource manual for exercise testing and prescription (3rd editio,
Articles:
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Other Resources
None |
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