SR2S202 - Exercise Physiology 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 6

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SR2S202
Module Title: Exercise Physiology
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Sport
Faculty Sub Group: Sports Coaching
Module Leader: Adnan Haq
Module Team: Trevor Harris, Tom Owens, Hamza Arshad
First Intended Intake: SEP 2024 Final Year of Intake: 2029
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100262 - physiology 100433 - sport and exercise sciences 101319 - exercise for health
HECOS Code Weighting: 33 34 33

Document Version Information

Version 6
Valid From 01 Sep 2024
Valid To 31 Aug 2030

Module Aims

This module aims to introduce the student to the function, regulation and integration of the main physiological systems during sport and exercise and to many of the key concepts encountered in exercise physiology. In addition this module aims to provide the student with further experience of laboratory exercise testing and core laboratory skills.

Content Summary

Students should be aware they may encounter ethical issues in learning and teaching while undertaking this module and should refer to the course handbook where appropriate.  

Practical assessments of blood pressure, maximal aerobic and anaerobic capacity, anaerobic threshold.  

Structural levels of organization, homeostasis and negative feedback.  

Systems of energy delivery and utilization; 

Pulmonary and cardiovascular systems at rest and during exercise. 

Aerobic performance and training: submaximal and maximal oxygen consumption, economy and relative exercise intensity; lactate threshold.  

Anaerobic performance and training; power output.  

Aerobic and anaerobic/resistance physiological adaptations.  

Selection, evaluation and justification of appropriate exercise tests.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Practical Classes and Workshops 24
Independent Study 76
Directed Study (including online independent learning) 76
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate competence and understanding of a range of laboratory skills and assessment procedures in exercise physiology, including carrying-out pre-exercise screening.
LO2 Discuss the regulation, adjustment, and integration of physiological responses to a variety of sports and exercise conditions.
LO3 Describe and analyse the structure and function of the main organs of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

Module Requisites

Code Title Requisite Type
MOD003345 Anatomy & Physiology pre-requisite
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Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 Examination 120 N/A 50 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Practical Test 1 Group laboratory examination based on selected measures in Exercise Physiology. 45 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3
Onsite Closed Book Examination 1
Practical Test 1

Reading List

Link to Library reading list: 

https://rl.talis.com/3/southwales/lists/4E15A083-2B8C-D9CF-FA11-C4345FE9625F.html?lang=en

Davison, D., Smith, P.M., Hopker, J., Price, M., Hettinga, F., Tew, G. and Bottoms, L. (2022) Sport and Exercise Physiology Testing Guidelines: Volume I - Sport Testing. Routledge.

Haff, G. G., & Triplett, N. T. (2016). Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. 4th Ed. Human Kinetics.

Kenney, W.L., Wilmore, J.H. and Costill, D.L. (2022) Physiology of sport and exercise. Eighth edition. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetic.

McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I. and Katch, V.L. (2023) Exercise physiology: energy, nutrition, and human performance. Ninth edition. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.