Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Introduction to Sports Science
School	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Department	Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Module Code	03 36180
Module Lead	Dr Neil Dallaway
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-34 hours Seminar-10 hours Guided independent study-156 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module will introduce students to the fundamental concepts of sports science related to exercise physiology and metabolism. Students will apply the theoretical concepts to sports coaching and teaching practice. Topics will include cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, and neuroendocrine physiology and their adaptations to exercise and training. It will also include nutrition and energy systems.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Have a good working knowledge of the pulmonary, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, nervous, and endocrine systems. Understand how the properties of each physiological system support the ability to sustain the conditions experienced during exercise Understand and interpret metabolic and biochemical regulation in the context of exercise training and supplementation. Apply the working knowledge of the physiological and metabolic systems to coaching and teaching practice.
Assessment	36180-01 : MCQ Quiz on Canvas : Class Test (40%) 36180-02 : Exam - MCQ : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) (60%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	MCQ (40%) In-course test: MCQ/SAQ (60%)
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