ANSC30190 Equine Anatomy and Physiology of Exercise

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module introduces the anatomy and physiology of the horse with particular emphasis on exercise. The main areas covered include the gross anatomy of the horse and how it is applied during exercise, the importance of the cardiovascular, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems in term of performance and the ways that training and performance evaluation can be implemented. The module will comprise lectures and a research assignment.

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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

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:
lectures
literature review research 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Research project Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

30
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: MId-semester MCQ Week 11 n/a Graded No

10
Assignment: Discussion board Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

10
Assignment: Worksheets Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

50

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