PE4S203 - Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology of Sport and Exercise 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2031 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: PE4S203
Module Title: Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Allied Health and Chiropractic
Faculty Sub Group: Clinical Services
Module Leader: Karl New
Module Team: Ben Searle, , Joanne Cardona, Kevin Finn, Lewis Fall, Sudeep Satpathy, Alun Davies, Gareth Jones, Alun Davies, Gareth Jones
First Intended Intake: SEP 2019 Final Year of Intake: 2030
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100260 - healthcare science
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2019
Valid To 31 Aug 2031

Module Aims

Critically analyse and evaluate the application of anatomy and physiology to sports and exercise performance, synthesising knowledge to assess benefits and contraindications.

Critically examine and interpret the psychological aspects of sport and exercise performance across diverse populations, developing strategies to enhance performance and participation.

Content Summary

Indicative content to include topics outlined below and/or any other relevant current topics to fulfil the module aims and learning outcomes:

Topics may include:

Anatomy and physiology of muscle, innervation, function and biochemistry.

Role of calcium, vitamin D, protein, hormonal control of muscle

Types of exercise, aerobic/anaerobic and types of exercise programmes and individualising exercise.

Training regimes – endurance, power, HIT, improving performance.

Psychology of exercise. How to motivate the patient to exercise.

How to motivate the athlete.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Independent Study 80
Directed Study 40
Seminars 40
Problem/Challenge-based Learning 40
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Synthesise and critically evaluate the anatomical, physiological, and psychological aspects of sport and exercise performance to design individualised training/exercise programmes for patients/athletes.
LO2 Analyse and evaluate motivating factors that influence exercise participation, developing strategies to address barriers and enhance adherence.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Online Assessment Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 Assessment to be completed in a specific timescale, which is neither an invigilated examination nor a piece of coursework. To be completed over an extended period (e.g. a 2-hour task to be completed within 48 hours, or a 24-hour assessment). Learna: End of module 1-hour Case-based Multiple-choice Examination related to Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology of Sport and Exercise to be completed within a 10-day period. 60 N/A 30 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Self Reflective Assessment 1 A personal record of a student’s learning experiences. It requires students to record and reflect upon their observations and responses to situations, which can then be used later to explore and analyse ways of thinking and being in context. Generally involves critical diaries, learning logs and written / visual journals. Learna: Reflective journal. 0 600 10 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Project 1 A detailed analysis of a topic, involving some original research undertaken by the candidate who makes use of data and/or primary sources. Learna: Completion of an individual/group task related to Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 0 1000 20 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Case study 1 A concentrated inquiry into a single case or subject. Learna: Case-based scenarios and a discussion forum related to Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 0 2500 40 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1
Self Reflective Assessment 1
Project 1
Case study 1

Reading List

The module reading list is available to the students to access via electronic links on the learning platform (Moodle).

In addition to the list below, each list is supplemented with up-to-date peer-reviewed journal articles and studies that are continually refreshed as guidelines change and new treatments and technologies emerge

Additional reading resources are also provided where relevant by the tutors during the running of the module in the discussion forum to keep the reading resources current and relevant.

Core Journals:

British Journal of Sports Medicine. [Online]

International Musculoskeletal Medicine. [Online]

Physical Therapy in Sport. [Online]

Sports Medicine. [Online]

The American Journal of Sports Medicine. [Online]

Core Textbooks:

Shur N.F. (2022). Sport and Exercise Medicine OSCEs. An Essential Revision Guide. CRC Press

Eastwood D and Vishnubala D (2023). Sport and Exercise Medicine. CRC Press.

Chatterjee R (2022). SBAs In Sport, Exercise, and Musculoskeletal Medicine. Oxford University Press

Brukner, P. and Khan, K. (2017) Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine. Volume 1: Injuries. 5th edn. Sydney: McGraw-Hill Education.

Brukner, P. and Khan, K. (2019) Brukner & Khan’s Clinical Sports Medicine. Volume 2: The Medicine of Exercise. 5th edn. Sydney: McGraw-Hill Education.

(New Edition due September 2024)

Joyce, D. and Lewindon, D. (eds.) (2016) Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation: Integrating Medicine and Science for Performance Solutions. Abingdon: Routledge.

Lox, C.L., Martin Ginis, K.A. and Petruzzello, S.J. (2017) The Psychology of Exercise: Integrating Theory and Practice. 4th edn. Abingdon: Routledge.

Franklyn-Miller, A., Falvey, E., McCrory, P. and Brukner, P. (2015) Clinical Sports Anatomy. Sydney: McGraw-Hill Education.

Indicative Module 1 Reading:

Lox, C.L., Martin Ginis, K.A. and Petruzzello, S.J. (2017) The Psychology of Exercise: Integrating Theory and Practice. 4th edn. Abingdon: Routledge.

Barrett, K.E., Barman, S.M., Brooks, H.L. and Yuan, J. (2019) Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology. 26th edn. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.

Franklyn-Miller, A., Falvey, E., McCrory, P. and Brukner, P. (2015) Clinical Sports Anatomy. Sydney: McGraw-Hill Education.

McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I. and Katch V.L. (2022) Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance. 9th edn. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.

Ward, P.J. (2021) Netter's Integrated Musculoskeletal System: Clinical Anatomy Explained! Philadelphia: Elsevier.