Module manager: Dr Matthew Lancaster
Email: M.K.Lancaster@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
| SPSC3321 | Advanced Exercise Physiology |
This module is not approved as an Elective
This module provides students with the opportunity to study and discuss in detail contemporary issues in basic and applied exercise physiology. Four research led lectures will be supported by tutorials which enable students to explore in-depth key areas relevant to physiology and rehabilitation.
This module explores advanced topics in exercise physiology.
The objectives of the module are to:
- To equip students with an in-depth understanding of rehabilitation from a physiological perspective
- To provide students with knowledge from recent and relevant research that explores good practice in rehabilitation.
- Make students aware of the physiological considerations needed when planning and delivering rehabilitation.
- Facilitate students ability to critically assess contemporary issues in exercise physiology
On completion of the module students will be able to;
1. Critique a number of key contemporary issues in exercise physiology;
2. Construct evidence-backed arguments pertinent to chosen key issues;
3. Appraise the relevance of the contemporary issues to exercise science and rehabilitation.
Students will be able to:
- demonstrate a critical understanding of theoretical and methodological issues encountered in contemporary research and practice.
- demonstrate critical understanding of the physiological concepts associated with rehabilitation
- orally communicate and discuss relevant information on a selected contemporary topic.
This module will run as a series of four lectures and tutorials on separate contemporary issues in basic and applied exercise physiology.
These might include:
- Control of muscle oxygen consumption
- Plasticity of muscle fibre type and its implications for performance
- Cardiac hypertrophy
- Cardiovascular and pulmonary limitations to performance
- Genetics of human performance
- Aetiology of syndrome X
- Circadian rhythms in performance
- The female athlete triad
- Exercise and rehabilitation
- Exercise in pre-puberty
- Exercise in pregnancy
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Seminar | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Tutorial | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Independent online learning hours | 49.5 | ||
| Private study hours | 90 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 10.5 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150 | ||
Private study: this includes the time associated with background reading for each /lecture/tutorial/seminar, and the time associated with the preparation and completion of the assessment. In addition reading and preparation for round table assessment: 90 hours.
Students will be given formative feedback during the seminar sessions as they are guided through the assessment and given opportunities to develop their ideas in groups. In addition tutorials will be offered where students have the opportunity to discuss their assignments and gain feedback on draft submissions.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 3,000 words | 60 |
| In-course Assessment | Debate in small groups | 40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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