This is an archived handbook for a previous year. The current undergraduate and postgraduate handbooks can be viewed using the links above.
Undergraduate Handbook 2010-2011 (archived)
Module SPRT3151: EXERCISE PROGRAMMES FOR HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE
Department: Applied Social Sciences (Sport)
SPRT3151: EXERCISE PROGRAMMES FOR HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 3 | 20 | Available in 2010/2011 | None. | Durham |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- Sport and Exercise Physiology.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- Build on previous study of introduction to Exercise Physiology (Level 1) and Sport and Exercise Physiology (Level 2);
- Develop the students understanding of the physiological responses associated with a variety of factors that mediate the acute and chronic responses to exercise and excessive exercise;
- Focus on both the elite and more sedentary populations and the difference that an exercise intervention has on these diverse individuals.
Content
- The module will focus on areas pertaining to health and athletic performance and will include: Altitude training; Muscle damage; Overtraining; Environmental physiology;
- Examine the impact of exercise on chronic medical conditions topics will include: Osteoporosis; Diabetes; Obesity; Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Coronary Heart Disease.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- Discuss factors associated with deteriorations in athletic performance;
- Evaluate the impact of environmental factors on athletic performance;
- Discuss the physiological implications behind chronic medical conditions and the role exercise has in ameliorating them.
Subject-specific Skills
- Undertake a physiological examination of an elite athlete and a sedentary individual;
- Conduct a needs analysis to enhance the physiological profile;
- Produce suitable reports detailing the current physiological condition of a given individual and outline an appropriate intervention strategy.
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Teaching and learning will be centered on lectures and practical laboratory sessions;
- Lectures are intended to enhance students' knowledge and understanding of key principles and issues;
- Seminars allow students to examine central issues in greater detail and reflect on their own learning needs and interests;
- Practical work will permit the student to apply their theoretical knowledge to more practical sport contexts;
- The two summative assignments will be reports that require students to examine key principles and issues as they apply to both sedentary and athletic populations.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 22 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 22 | |
| Seminars | 3 | 1 per term | 1 hour | 3 | Yes |
| Practicals | 4 | 2 hours | 8 | Yes | |
| Preparation and Reading | 167 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lab Report | 50% | lab report | 3,500 words | 100% | |
| Lab Report | 50% | lab report | 3,500 words | 100% |
Formative Assessment
None.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.