Module SPRT1281: Introduction to Anatomy and Exercise Physiology

Department: Sport and Exercise Sciences

SPRT1281: Introduction to Anatomy and Exercise Physiology

Tied To

• C603: Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity
• C605: Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity with Year Abroad
• C606: Sport and Exercise Sciences
• C607: Sport and Exercise Sciences with Year Abroad
• C608: Sport and Exercise Sciences with Placement Year
• C609: Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity with Placement Year
• CFG0: Natural Sciences
• CFG1: Natural Sciences with Year Abroad
• CFG2: Natural Sciences with Placement

Pre-requisites

Corequisites

Excluded Combinations

Aims

• To enable students to acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human body.

Content

• Students will focus on the basic anatomical and physiological functions of the human body. Initially this will be delivered in the form of lectures and enhanced by laboratory practical sessions to fully develop their understanding.
• Indicative content may include the anatomical and physiological functions of the following systems: Cellular; Nervous system; Musculoskeletal system; Endocrine system; Cardiovascular system; Respiratory systems; and Thermoregulatory system.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and describe basic anatomy and exercise physiology of the human body.
• Explain a range of physiological systems relevant to the human body.
• Identify and explain the anatomical and physiological functions of the various systems of the human body.

• Develop key laboratory skills used in human anatomy and exercise physiology.
• Demonstrate written communication skills.

• Demonstrate basic skills in literature searching and interpretation, writing, and referencing.
• The ability to work as part of a team to collect and interpret scientific data in the form of a laboratory report.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Teaching and learning will be centred on lectures and practical laboratory sessions. This will permit the student the opportunity to place their theoretical knowledge into a more applied environment.
• Formative Assessment:
• Compulsory MCQ exam (online) -. Students will answer 15 MCQs in 40 minutes.
• Formative feedback will be provided on the scientific poster during laboratory classes and a dedicated assessment support session.
• Summative Assessment will be:
• 1. A 500 word laboratory report in the form of a scientific poster, which is designed to assess: students' ability to undertake research; report writing skills - to collect, interpret, report and examine experimental data, presentation skills (written – graphs, tables and poster formatting)..
• 2. A multiple choice question exam that will be assessed in-person in a computer room and will assess their anatomy and physiology knowledge. The students will be required to answer multiple choice questions by selecting the correct answer to each question from 3-6 options. The questions will be derived from both the lecture and practical content of the module. The exam will have a 1-hour time limit. The questions will be randomly selected from a pool of questions using online software (Turnitin or similar), the order that the answers appear will also be at random..

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment

Formative Assessment: Compulsory MCQ exam (online)-. Students will answer 15 MCQs in 40 minutes. Formative feedback will be provided on the scientific poster during laboratory classes and a dedicated assessment support session.