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Description The course aims to cover the theoretical and practical fundamental principles of sports and exercise physiology. The module is a combination of lectures, laboratory work, and independent study. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the principles of exercise bioenergetics. 2. Understand the mechanisms responsible for the integrative functioning of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system during exercise 3. Understand how the role of acute and chronic exercise in disease prevention 4. Understand the role of nutrition in sport and health 5. Develop practical skills in body composition analysis, blood pressure evaluation, aerobic fitness assessment, spirometry and dietary assessment 6. Demonstrate the skills and knowledge for interpreting laboratory and field-based exercise testing 7. Ability to develop age specific programs for speed, endurance, strength and flexibility | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Exercise bioenergeticsExercise bioenergeticsNeuromuscular systemNeuromuscular systemMechanisms of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems during exerciseMechanisms of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems during exerciseRole of exercise in preventing and treating illnessRole of exercise in preventing and treating illnessNutrition for health, fitness, and sportNutrition for health, fitness, and sportPractical skillsPractical skills in body composition analysis, blood pressure evaluation, aerobic fitness assessment, spirometry and dietary assessmentField and laboratory based testingField and laboratory based testing to assess both sport and health related fitness componentsAge specific programs for speed, endurance, strength and flexibilityDevelopment of age specific programs for speed, endurance, strength and flexibility | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Programme or List of Programmes |
PEB | B.Sc Physical Education with Biology |
PEM | BSc in Physical Education with Maths. |
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