PERS20170 Optimisation of Human Performance

Academic Year 2023/2024

This applied exercise physiology module is designed to expand on the knowledge and skills developed in introductory physiology modules. Students will have the opportunity to explore topics including exercise in extreme environments, exercise during growth and development, the use of ergogenic aids in high performance sports, doping, overtraining, recovery and well-being. Students will learn to apply information through evidence-based interventions to improve sports performance. There will be an emphasis on bridging the gap between research and practice for applied scenarios and evidence based practice.

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Curricular information is subject to change

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: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

18
Tutorial

6
Specified Learning Activities

16
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Total

120
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  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Students will be required to submit a 1000 word assignment on a topic related to the subject matter presented in the lectures. Week 10 n/a Graded No

60
Continuous Assessment: Students will take part in in class quizzes and assignments to assess their understanding of the concepts covered in class. Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

40

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
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.

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) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 14:00 - 15:50