Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	Applied Exercise Physiology
School	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Department	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Module Code	03 35288
Module Lead	Sam Lucas
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites	LC Human Physiology and Exercise - (03 32468) LC Introduction to Sports Science - (03 36180)
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-34 hours Practical Classes and workshops-6 hours Guided independent study-160 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module will study physiological function during acute exercise stress - from the level of the cell to the whole body - with some consideration for the influence of different intensities, durations and modes of exercise upon physiological function. We will also study the physiological response to repeated exercise training sessions, so as to characterise the training adaptations to different forms of exercise (e.g. aerobic, anaerobic, strength). This will also involve us briefly considering exercise prescription guidelines and the structure of training programs. The implications and effects of exercise in adverse environments (e.g., heat and hypoxia) will also be examined, along with responses and considerations for specific populations (e.g. elderly, spinal cord injured, female athletes).
Learning Outcomes	By the end of module, students should be able to: Explain the human body’s physiological response to different parameters of exercise (i.e. duration, intensity and mode), from both a cellular and systemic point of view. Explain the likely physiological adaptations to different types of exercise training. Evaluate the effects of personal factors (e.g. age, sex, disability) and environmental factors (e.g. heat, hypoxia) on exercise performance and physiological responses. Explain the importance of factors such as specificity, appropriate overload, and recovery in determining adaptation to repeated exercise. Explain of the importance of factors such as reliability and validity in exercise testing.
Assessment	35288-01 : Practical report assignment : Coursework (40%) 35288-02 : Exam MCQ/SAQ : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) (60%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Coursework - Lab Report (40%) Examination - Class Test (60%) Reassessment: Repeat of failed component(s).
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