SR3S07 - ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SR3S07 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Christopher Marley | ||
| Module Team: | Trevor Harris | ||
| First Intended Intake: | DEC 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100262 - physiology | 100433 - sport and exercise sciences | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
To provide an in-depth study of the human physiological responses to exercise in selected environmental conditions.
Content Summary
Homeostasis mechanisms of body temperature regulation and the physiological responses to exercise in hot and cold environments.
Acclimatisation of the human and the consequences of the failure of the homeostasis mechanisms in these environments.
Cooling strategies to improve exercise performance.
Effects of acute and chronic exposure to altitude on human physiological function.
Effects of altitude and the subsequent return to sea level on exercise performance.
Physiological responses to underwater diving with and without breathing apparatus.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 18 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Independent Study | 78 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically discuss human physiological responses to a selection of different environments. Evaluate the effect that these environments have on the body's response to exercise and exercise performance. |
| LO2 | Critically discuss the use of acclimatisation strategies in order to maximise exercise performance of athletes in different environments. |
Module Requisites
| Code | Title | Requisite Type |
|---|---|---|
| MOD001831 | Exercise Physiology | pre-requisite |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Practical coursework in the form of an individually written lab-book | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |