Module manager: Dr Andrea Utley
Email: A.Utley@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
One science subject from: biology, human biology, chemistry, maths, physics, and physical education
| BMSC1100T | Structure and Function (Anatomy and Physiology) of Human Bod |
| BMSC1101T | Introductory Concepts in Sport and Exercise Sciences (Teachi |
SPSC1218 SPSC1216 SPSC1031 SPSC1224 SPSC1301
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module will assessed as part of a programme-level synoptic assessment. To view the relevant assessment unit(s) visit <a href="https://catalogue.leeds.ac.uk/Module/UG/BMSC/1323A/202425">BMSC1323A Evidence Based Reports (Assessment - SpSc)</a> and <a href="https://catalogue.leeds.ac.uk/Module/UG/BMSC/1321A/202425">BMSC1321A Application of Knowledge (Assessment - SpSc)</a>. This module builds on the previous introductory core concepts for the four key disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Motor Control, and Psychology. It connects these fundamental theories to the more applied core concepts within each topic.
Learners should have a basic understanding of the core concepts in Physiology and Psychology. Learners should an increased understanding of how the four disciplines of Motor Control, Biomechanics, Physiology, and Psychology relate to each other. This includes the core concepts of:
- Physiology includes the acute responses to exercise, and the chronic adaptations to exercise training;
- Energy is required to drive metabolic processes;
- Psychology involves the use of mental skills to enhance performance increase enjoyment, or achieve greater sport and physical activity self-satisfaction;
- Interpersonal and social processes, psychological health, behaviour change.
There will be in person active learning sessions for each discipline. These will require learners to actively engage with the concepts and examples presented as pre-recorded screencasts prior to these sessions. The active learning sessions will allow for consolidation and discussion of the topics covered. Each discipline will include MCQ tests covering content for the learners to judge their progress and a problem solving exercise to engage with and submit as a part of a team.
- Explain the physiological responses in the context of exercise and training and how these might be tested and measured.
- Explain the psychological affects in the context of exercise and training and how these might be tested and measured.
- Explain how exercise and training are affected through metabolic responses, energy balance, and nutrition.
- Describe how skills are affected by psychological processes.
- Demonstrate understanding of how concepts covered in this module link to concepts covered elsewhere in the programme.
One of the key aims of this module is to help learners to transition to a university-style approach to learning, giving them personal responsibility for organising their learning. They will be provided with resources to synthesise an understanding of the subject material and be able to discuss these in an active learning environment.
Learners will develop skills relating to teamwork, creative problem solving, integration of knowledge and communication throughout the module through engagement with team-discussions of case studies & evidence-based reports
They will learn about more advanced methods of measurements and testing to prepare them for practical classes
To explain and promote understanding of the core concepts in Biomechanics, Physiology, Motor Control, Psychology the following such topics will be included:
Physiology
- Principles & methodologies of exercise testing
- Limits of performance
- Principles of trainings
- Energy balance and nutrition
- Metabolic underpinnings of exercise responses
Psychology
- Goal setting
- Attention & concentration
- Imagery
- Motivation
- Arousal, stress and anxiety
- Mental toughness
- Psychological skills training
- Burnout and overtraining
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| e-Lecture | 18 | 1 | 18 |
| Team Work | 4 | 5 | 20 |
| Lecture | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Seminar | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Seminar | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Independent online learning hours | 20 | ||
| Private study hours | 119 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 61 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Formative MCQ tests covering content from each discipline for learners to gain feedback.
Submitted formative group application of knowledge pieces will receive generic formative feedback.
The associated assessment block, has a formative evidence informed report with individual formative feedback that will assess the learning outcomes of this module.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 14/03/2025
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