Module: Clinical Exercise Physiology for S & C

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Clinical Exercise Physiology for S & C
Module Code	PHS1008 (ITS: SS513)
Faculty	Health & Human Performance	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10

Description

This module aims to advance students’ theoretical knowledge of, and practical competence in, the role of exercise/physical activity in the prevention and management of chronic, lifestyle-mediated diseases with particular emphasis on cardiovascular disease. Students will develop a deep understanding of the molecular, cellular and physiological factors affecting cardiovascular structure function in healthy and disease populations in response to acute and chronic exercise. Students will also develop the ability to critique contemporary research and practices in order to design, implement and evaluate physical activity programmes to enhance health, function and performance for healthy and clinical populations.

Learning Outcomes

1. A contemporary understanding and appreciation of the pathophysiology underlying chronic lifestyle mediated diseases with a particular focus on cardiovascular disease
2. A comprehensive understanding of the cellular, molecular and physiological responses to acute and chronic exercise across the lifespan
3. A proficiency in clinical exercise testing and interpretation
4. Assimilate the disparate domains of conditioning science to design, prescribe and deliver exercise programs to maximise health in both healthy populations and those with chronic disease

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	48	face to face lectures with online directed learning supports
Clinical laboratory	24	practical skills sesssions
Independent Study	178	Self directed learning and preparation of assignments
Total Workload: 250

Section Breakdown
CRN	11847	Part of Term	Semester 1 & 2
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

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Written Exam	Exam on fundamental topics covered in module	25%	n/a
Practical/skills evaluation	Practical exam assessing proficiency of skills covered in this module	25%	n/a
Group presentation	Group presentation using challenge based learning	25%	n/a
Assignment	review of and synthesis of relevant literature	25%	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

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

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Indicative Reading List

Books:

American College of Sports Medicine: 2017, ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, LWW, 472, 1496339061
American College of Sports Medicine: 2018, Acsm's Exercise Testing and Prescription, LWW, 592, 9781496338792
Dale Dubin: 2000, Rapid Interpretation of EKG's, Cover Publishing Company, 368, 0912912065

Articles:
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Other Resources

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