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PERS10120

Academic Year 2024/2025

Science of Human Performance I (PERS10120)

Subject:
Performance Science
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Public Hlth, Phys & Sports Sci
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Mr Brian Spring
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Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
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Curricular information is subject to change.

Invalid Option This module aims to enable the student to understand the fundamentals of the operation of human organ systems as they relate to human performance. Topics covered include an overview of body function, cell structure and biological control systems. The structure and functioning of various physiological systems will also be covered. These will include the nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and regulatory systems. Module content will be delivered in the form of lectures supplemented with e-learning activities.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: 1. Describe the basic structure and function of human cells and organ systems. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the essential physiological functions of nervous, musculo-skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory and renal physiological systems. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of how these systems operate and interact with each other in relation to human performance.

Indicative Module Content:

Indicative module descriptor for Science of Human performance I
The internal environment and homeostasis, the cell structure
The transport across cell membranes
Control of cells by chemical messenger
The neural tissue, the functional classification of neurons and the membrane potentials The general structure of the nervous system
Principles of Control of body movement
The structure of the skeletal muscle
The sliding filament theory and the mechanic of muscle contraction

The heart anatomy and the cardiac conduction system
The cardiac cycle and the cardiac output
The vascular system The organization of the respiratory system and Mechanic of ventilation
Alveolar gas exchange transport of gases in blood and control of respiration

The kidneys, basic renal functions
The renal clearance and the body balance of sodium and water

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30

Specified Learning Activities

20

Autonomous Student Learning

60

Total

110


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This introductory module will be based mainly on frontal lecture teaching complemented with revision tutorials mostly based on the revision questions that are provided for each lecture.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
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Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
MDSA10090 - Vascular Biology, MDSA10110 - Renal Biology Med, MDSA20170 - Vascular Biology, MDSA20190 - Renal Biology, PHYS20030 - Organ and Systems Physiology, PHYS20040 - Cell and Tissue Physiology, PHYS30090 - Digestion and Excretion, SMGT10210 - Appl Biology of Sport and Ex

Equivalents:
Essentials of Human Performanc (PHTY10070), Sci of Human Perf I (PHTY10120)


 

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

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring 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?

Feed back is provided on an individual basis when requested

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.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Thurs 09:00 - 10:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: Odd Weeks Wed 14:00 - 14:50