PERS20170

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

1. Understand the acute and chronic effects of exercise in extreme environments, such as heat and altitude.
2. Understand the key physiological changes associated with detraining and overtraining.
3. Explain how factors such as growth and development and ergogenic aids influence physiological function and performance in different sports.
4. Critically analyse and interpret evidence based strategies to enhance sports performance.
5. Plan an appropriate physiological support strategy for a specific performance context.

Indicative Module Content:

Altitude
Thermoregulation/ Exercise in the heat
Detraining and Overtraining
Monitoring health, recovery and well-being in athletes
Exercise during growth and maturation
Ergogenic aids & doping in Sport
Physical preparation for high performance sports
Applying evidence into practice

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

The module content will be delivered through a combination of lectures, and tutorials for case studies and problem based learning. Students will also engage in self directed learning through resources provided during the module. Interactive lectures will be used to provide an overview of key concepts and principles. Lectures will emphasise research led teaching and case studies to illustrate how concepts and principles apply in real-world settings. Tutorials will provide the opportunity for small group work and problem based learning to help students think critically, work collaboratively and share with their peers through group discussions.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Learning Requirements:

co-requisite:
PERS10060 (Introduction to Exercise Science)

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Co-requisite:
PERS10060 - Intro to Exercise Science, PHTY10060 - Intro to Exercise Science

Equivalents:
Optimisation of Human Perf (PHTY20170)


 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback on examination performance will be provided upon the request of the student. In this instance the module coordinator will arrange to meet with the student to discuss the examination performance.