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PERS10090

Academic Year 2024/2025

Science of Human Performance II (PERS10090)

Subject:
Performance Science
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Public Hlth, Phys & Sports Sci
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Mr Brian Spring
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module completes and integrates the information delivered in the first trimester module Science of Human performance I. To this aim the topics covered include an overview of sensory system physiology, hormonal control mechanisms, energy balance and reproduction. In addition, the student will be introduced to the general concepts of immunology . Module content will be delivered in the form of lectures, tutorial sessions and e-learning activities.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of sensory and endocrine systems as they relate to coordinate bodily functions. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic mechanisms related to reproduction. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the regulation of organic metabolism in relation to growth and energy balance. 4. Understand the basic mechanisms related to immune responses in health and disease.

Indicative Module Content:

On completion of this module students should be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of sensory and endocrine systems as they relate to coordinate bodily
functions. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic mechanisms related to reproduction. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the regulation of organic
metabolism in relation to growth and energy balance. 4. Understand the basic mechanisms related to immune responses in health and disease.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Tutorial

6
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Total

100

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module completes and integrates the information delivered in the first trimester module Science of Human performance I. To this aim the topics covered
include an overview of sensory system physiology, hormonal control mechanisms, energy balance and reproduction. In addition, the student will be introduced to
the general concepts of immunology .
Module content will be delivered in the form of lectures, tutorial sessions and e-learning activities.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

co-requisite:
PERS10120 (Science of Human Performance I)


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Co-requisite:
PERS10120 - Sci of Human Perf I

Incompatibles:
SMGT10210 - Appl Biology of Sport and Ex

Equivalents:
Science of Human Perfor II (PHTY10090)


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): MCQ 1 Week 7 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
50
 No
Exam (In-person): MCQ 2 Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
50
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 1 Hour
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 is given after the exam on one by one request from a student.

Name Role
Mrs Karen Ryan Tutor

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 09:00 - 10:50
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