SR4S043 - Exercise Physiology 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 4

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SR4S043
Module Title: Exercise Physiology
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Sport
Faculty Sub Group: Sports Coaching
Module Leader: Christopher Marley
Module Team:
First Intended Intake: SEP 2016 Final Year of Intake: 2025
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100433 - sport and exercise sciences
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 4
Valid From 01 Sep 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

To interpret and question the relationship between exercise and selected areas of the major human physiological systems. To develop an advanced understanding of selected measurements in exercise physiology and competency in the performance of these measurements.

Content Summary

The application of Exercise Physiology across Sport Health & Exercise Science to include:

• Pulmonary and cardiovascular systems at rest and during exercise.

• Advanced respiratory and cardiovascular exercise physiology.

• Aerobic performance and training.

• Anaerobic performance and training.

• Metabolism and biochemistry in response to exercise.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 12
Practical classes and workshops 14
Independent Study 174
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Critically evaluate the regulation, adjustment and integration of physiological responses to a variety of sports and exercise conditions.
LO2 Critically evaluate the regulation, adjustment and integration of biochemical responses to a variety of sports and exercise conditions.
LO3 Demonstrate advanced competence and implementation of a range of pertinent laboratory skills and assessment procedures in exercise physiology.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 15-minute oral presentation & a 5-minute 'open' discussion and defence of a practical exercise physiology project, incorporating, hypothesis formulation, design, implementation, analysis and evaluation of a key exercise physiology/biochemistry postulate 20 N/A 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3
Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1

Reading List

Brown, S.P., Miller, C.W. and Eason, J.M. (2014). Basis of movement in health and disease. Baltimore, MD: Lippincot Williams & Wilkins.

Guyton, A.C. and Hall, J.E. (2005). A textbook of medical physiology (11th edition). Philadelphia, PA: W.B. Saunders.

Hargreaves, M. and Spriet, L. (editors) (2006) Exercise metabolism (2nd edition). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I. and Katch, V.L. (2014) Exercise physiology: Energy nutrition & human performance (Intl. edition). Baltimore, MD: Lippincot Williams & Wilkins.

Mougios V. (2006). Exercise biochemistry. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Thompson, W.R., Gordon, N.F. and Pescatello, L.S. (editors) (2015). ACSM's Guidelines for exercise testing & prescription. Baltimore, MD: Lippincot Williams & Wilkins.

Tipton, C.M. (editor) (2006). ACSM's Advanced exercise physiology. Baltimore, MD: Lippincot Williams & Wilkins.

West, J.B. (2008). Respiratory physiology: The essentials (8th edition). Baltimore, MD: Lippincot Williams & Wilkins.

Wilmore, J.H., Costill, D.L. and Kenney, W.L. (2013). Physiology of sport and exercise (5th edition). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Journals. Selected publications from (but not exclusively):

American Journal of Physiology (Heart & Circulation), American Journal of Physiology (Integ, Regu & Comp Physiol), Circulation, European Journal of Applied Physiology, Experimental Physiology, Journal of Applied Physiology, Journal of Physiology, Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.