Conditioning Physiology (P00527)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : EDU-P-P00527

For both research and practical application a strong background in physiology is a necessity. This module will explore various areas of physiology, which have primary impact upon performance. These areas include the in depth study of bioenergetics (and metabolism), the neuromuscular, cardiovascular, endocrine and immune system and training adaptations. Additionally environmental factors and their effects on exercise responses and training adaptations will be considered.

Learning outcomes will be achieved by methods including lectures, demonstrations, workshops and directed reading.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Education, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the module students will be able to

1. Critically appraise the concepts of 'specificity of exercise' and 'specificity of training'
2. Critically evaluate the general and specific physiological adaptations to different training routines in terms of metabolic, neuromuscular, immunological, cardiorespiratory and endocrinological aspects
3. Analyse and evaluate the effects of various environmental conditions on performance
4. Evaluate the potential interaction of various environmental conditions and physiological adaptation to different training programmes

Assessment Information

Assessment will include a term paper on a topic approved by the module co-ordinator and a written examination. The examination will incorporate short answers, essays and may require the interpretation of data. Examination - 2hrs (weighting 50% of module). Assignment - 2000 words (weighting 50% of module)