Module: Integrated Sport & Exercise Physiology

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Integrated Sport & Exercise Physiology
Module Code	PHS1009
Faculty	Health & Human Performance	School	Science & Health
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

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 are achieved through laboratory practical sessions encompassing data collection, analysis, and interpretation, alongside lecture content exploring integrative aspects of acute exercise, exercise adaptations, and molecular and environmental exercise physiology. The practical sessions may include assessment of handgrip strength, maximum oxygen uptake, peak power output, isokinetic strength, hydration status, and glycemic response. Assessments will take the form of short answer exams based on the laboratory practical sessions, and composition of a scientific blog on a topic. All course materials including summary lecture notes and laboratory handbooks will be available on Loop.

Learning Outcomes

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	36	No Description
Laboratory	4	No Description
Assignment Completion	40	No Description
Independent Study	45	No Description
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	11977	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	Brendan Egan	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Short Answer Questions	Short answer question exam 1	15%	Week 5
Short Answer Questions	Short answer question exam 2	15%	Week 7
Short Answer Questions	Short answer question exam 3	15%	Week 9
Short Answer Questions	Short answer question exam 4	15%	Week 11
Completion of online activity	Write a scientific blog	40%	Sem 2 End

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

Indicative Reading List

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Other Resources

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