ANSC30190 Equine Anatomy and Physiology of Exercise

Academic Year 2024/2025

The Equine Anatomy & Physiology of Exercise module introduces the anatomy and physiology of the horse during exercise and training. The main areas covered include the gross anatomy of the horse and functional applications of the structures during exercise, the importance of the cardiovascular, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems in terms of performance and training responses. The module will comprise on-line pre-recorded lectures, occasional in-person and/or virtual tutorials and a group research project.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students will have an understanding of:
Anatomy of the horse
Conformation and soundness
Exercise physiology
Exercise and training responses in performance horses

Students will:
Become familiar with the gross and functional anatomy of the equine athlete.
Be able to describe the cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal and metabolic responses to exercise and adaptations to training.
Be able to explain the effects of intense exercise and training on thermoregulation.

Indicative Module Content:

Overview of the equine athlete
Gross & skeletal anatomy of the horse
The equine respiratory system
The equine cardiovascular system
Musculoskeletal system
Conformation & soundness
Responses to exercise & training

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36
Tutorial

6
Autonomous Student Learning

58
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
online lectures
in person and/or virtual tutorials
worksheets
literature research 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Report(s): A set of five worksheets aligned to the topics taught sequentially through the module Week 3, Week 6, Week 8, Week 9, Week 11 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

50

 No
Exam (Online): Multiple choice exam (online) Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20

 No
Group Work Assignment: Group project submitted as a video / presentation Week 14 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

30

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be given during online lectures / tutorials

Name Role
Professor Emmeline Hill Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Amy Holtby Tutor
Professor Lisa Katz Tutor
Ms Clodagh Kearney Tutor
Assoc Professor Barbara Murphy Tutor