2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

BMSC2131 Advanced Concepts in Sport and Exercise Sciences

40 Credits Class Size: 100

Module manager: Clare Tweedy
Email: C.Tweedy@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

First year of a programme in SBMS, or equivalent

Co-requisites

BMSC2315 Team-based solutions to global challenges in human science
BMSC2345 Experimental Skills in Sports and Exercise Sciences

Mutually Exclusive

BMSC2127 Advanced Concepts in Biomedical Sciences
BMSC2129 Advanced Concepts in Neuroscience
BMSC2130 Advanced Concepts in Pharmacology
BMSC2131 Advanced Concepts in Sport and Exercise Sciences

Module replaces

All SPSC level 2 modules

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module introduces advanced concepts underpinning the study of Human Physiology, Physical Activity and Health. This will include cardiac, circulatory and respiratory physiology, effects of disease, impact exercise has on these systems and how this might affect sporting performance. Students will also cover biomechanics and how the body is influenced when exercising to the limit, alongside developing an understanding of muscle function and also motor learning. This content builds on topics covered in year 1 of the programme..

Objectives

Learners should have an advanced understanding of the core concepts of the discipline by studying this module and be able to demonstrate the learning outcomes.
On a weekly basis there will be an active learning session which will require learners to actively engage with the concepts and examples presented as pre-recorded screencasts prior to these sessions. The active learning session will allow for consolidation, application and discussion of the topics covered.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of complex concepts of cardiovascular and respiratory physiology, including aspects of disease and how this affects the normal physiology. Show an understanding of the impact of exercise on these systems.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the physiology of muscle function, and how this is controlled by motor learning.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of complex biomechanics and how the body is influenced when exercising at the limit.

Skills Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
1.The ability to write in a clear, concise, focused and structured manner that is supported by relevant experimental evidence from the published literature
2. Communicate your ideas accurately and effectively, with individuals/and in groups

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module

Teaching Methods

Delivery type Number Length hours Student hours
On-line Learning 60 1 60
Workshop 20 2 40
Private study hours 300
Total Contact hours 100
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) 400

Methods of Assessment

Coursework
Assessment type Notes % of formal assessment
Poster Presentation Coursework-create poster and oral presentation 25
Report Coursework- 5 pages 40
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) 65

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams
Exam type Exam duration % of formal assessment
Online Time-Limited assessment 2.0 Hrs Mins 35
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) 35

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading List

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 24/06/2024

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