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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.
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 Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 18 |
Tutorial | 6 |
Specified Learning Activities | 16 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
Total | 120 |
co-requisite:
PERS10060 (Introduction to Exercise Science)
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Not yet recorded. |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
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.