Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of human physiology in relation to exercise.
2. Interpret a range of physiological parameters relating to exercise, sport and health.
3. Relate the fundamentals of exercise physiology to different exercising populations,
modes of exercise and exercise environments.
4. Reflect on their own formal and informal exercise learning and experience, applying
exercise physiology theory to their own physical activity and exercise.
5. Conduct a selection of fundamental pre exercise screening and fitness assessment tests.
6. Access and understand fundamental exercise physiology reference texts.
Indicative Module Content:
A systems approach to the the responses of the metabolic, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, hormonal, thermoregulatory and muscular systems to exercise. Pre exercise screening and fundamentals of exercise prescription. Practical application of theory through measuring some key physiological parameters related to exercise, sport and health in Pre Exercise Screening/ Fitness Assessment workshops. Assignment which requires reflection on informal and formal exercise learning and experience and drives application of exercise physiology in real life situations.