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Module Title Human Physiology
SchoolSport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Department Sport, Ex and Rehab Sciences
Module Code 03 20422
Module Lead Dr George Balanos
Level Certificate Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions Single and joint honour students in the School of Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Sciences
Contact Hours Lecture-38 hours
Demonstration-1 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-6 hours
Guided independent study-155 hours
Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description An introductory course of lectures in human physiology covering the functions of the nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, the kidney, fluid balance and thermoregulation. Aims: To provide a course of study in human physiology, and prepare students for advanced study in exercise physiology and specific systems in subsequent years.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module the student should have good working knowledge of human physiology, to have gained a knowledge of a number of important physiological systems including the cardio-respiratory, renal, and nervous systems, and to understand the interactions between those systems.
Assessment 20422-01 : MCQ test 1 : Class Test (30%)
20422-05 : MCQ test 2 : Class Test (60%)
20422-07 : Practical Class Report 1 : Practical (5%)
20422-08 : Practical Class Report 2 : Practical (5%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessments: Test 1 (30%)
Test 2 (60%)
In class report for 2 practical classes with compulsory attendance (10%)
Reassessment: MCQ test, SAQs on practical class topics.
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