Course Details in 2028/29 Session

Module Title	Metabolic Perspectives in Exercise and Nutrition
School	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Department	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Module Code	03 35279
Module Lead	Dr Leigh Breen
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-15 hours Guided independent study-165 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module will present current, cutting edge research to offer students the opportunity to explore metabolic perspectives in exercise and nutrition. Students will engage with research studies across a broad range of topics to understand how exercise and nutrition can impact upon metabolic aspects of health and performance. Specifically, topics will include: exercise performance and adaptation, ageing, obesity, cardiovascular and brain health. Learning and development will be supplemented with snapshots of research, where staff will present details of their own research studies, to explore elements of study design, data analysis and conclusion.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module, students should be able to: Critically evaluate and design exercise regimes to enhance metabolic health Critically evaluate and design nutrition regimes to enhance metabolic health Critically evaluate the mechanisms underlying how exercise and nutrition can impact upon metabolic aspects of health and performance Critically evaluate and design exercise and diet regimes to impact metabolic health for specific (clinical) populations.
Assessment	35279-01 : Data Analysis & Poster : Coursework (50%) 35279-02 : Exam 2 Hours : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Seen (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Coursework (50%) – Poster (no word limit). Exam (50%) – 24 hour open book exam. Reassessment: Same format as above. Repeat as required.
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