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1 Stranmillis University College BSc Health and Leisure Studies Level Two Exercise Science Module Handbook Semester One

2 Contents Introduction:... 2 Learning Outcomes:... 2 Teaching and Learning:... 2 Feedback from previous students... 3 Feedback to students on completed assignments:... 3 Module Content:... 3 Weekly content... 3 Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Week Practical Work... 5 Marks Proforma for Exercise Science Lab Report... 6 Assessment:... 7 Reading List... 8 Course Text:... 8 Recommended reading: P a g e

3 Degree: BSc Health and Leisure Studies Semester: One Year: Two Module Number: SHL2043 Module Name: Exercise Science Module Tutors: David McKee Stephen Wallace Introduction: The aims of this module are to develop the students understanding of the acute and chronic metabolic and physiological responses to exercise. It is assumed that students have a basic understanding of human physiology exercise physiology (Introduction to Body Systems Module) The course will be taught with a typical structure of 50% theory lecture and 50% work on a weekly basis. Readings from the course text will be given on a weekly basis and the lecture content will assume that these have been completed. Within the module framework seven hours per week are devoted to private study excluding assignments. It is envisaged that this time will be spent on the course reading. It is recommended that on a weekly basis the chapter from the previous lecture is read in addition to the chapter from the forthcoming lecture. Failure to adhere to this is likely to have a major impact on student performance. Learning Outcomes: To understand the control of muscular contraction To develop an in depth understanding of the processes and control of aerobic and anaerobic respiration. To understand the principles underpinning training in terms of energy systems. The relationship between nutrition and performance. To gain an understanding of some of the mechanisms employed to maintain thermal homeostasis. To gain an understanding of the effects of aging on the physiological response of the body to physical activity. Teaching and Learning: The content will be delivered through lectures, private study, discussion groups, practical investigations and experiments. 2 P a g e

4 Feedback from previous students Based on feedback received by students who completed this module in 2012/13: 1. The following features received positive feedback Good mix of classes- practical & theoretical Enjoyable sessions Staff friendly, supportive and approachable Good resources in library 2. Staff will endeavour to implement the following change for 13/14: Students requested that more guidance be provided for the lab. Report. Staff will devote a session to the assignment structure and detail prior to submission Feedback to students on completed assignments: The time taken to return assessed work to students may vary according to the nature of the work and the size of the class, etc. However, staff will agree dates for the return of assessed work with relevant grades and written feedback. This will not normally exceed six weeks from the date of submission. Grades provided at this stage will be provisional, subject to the agreement of the Course External Examiner and confirmation by the Board of Examiners. Module Content: (note readings are from McArdle Katch and Katch, 2 nd Ed, 2000 and from McArdle Katch and Katch 4 th Ed. 2011) Weekly content Week 1 Introduction to course, outline of assessment procedures, tutor and student expectations. Review of key concepts form level one course: Introduction to Body Systems. Review of gas analysis proceedures Week 2 The dynamics of energy supply at rest and during physical activity part one. Reading: McArdle et al, 2000 chp , or McArdle et al, 2011 chp Oxygen uptake and heart rate at rest and at low intensity Week 3 The dynamics of energy supply at rest and during physical activity part two. Reading: McArdle et al, 2000 chp or McArdle et al, 2011 chp P a g e

5 Oxygen uptake and heart rate at rest and at low intensity Week 4 The ability of the body to generate energy part one. McArdle et al, 2000 chp or McArdle et al, 2011 chp Oxygen uptake and heart rate at rest and at low and moderate intensity. Identification of workload for subsequent weeks Week 5 Energy expenditure at rest and during physical activity part two. The ability of the body to generate energy part two. McArdle et al, 2000 chp or McArdle et al, 2011 chp Oxygen uptake, carbon dioxide production heart rate and substrate metabolism during moderate exercise. Subjects will be in a fasted state and given either a sports drink or a placebo Week 6 Exercise training and functional capacity part one. Reading: McArdle et al, 2000 chp or McArdle et al, 2011 chp Oxygen uptake, carbon dioxide production heart rate and substrate metabolism during moderate exercise. Subjects will be in a fasted state and given either a sports drink or a placebo Week 7 Exercise training and functional capacity part two. Reading: McArdle et al, 2000 chp or McArdle et al, 2011 chp Oxygen uptake, carbon dioxide production heart rate and substrate metabolism during moderate exercise. Subjects will be in a fasted state and given either a sports drink or a placebo Week 8 Mechanisms of thermal regulation at rest and during exercise part one. McArdle et al, 2000 chp. 16, pp or McArdle et al, 2011 pp Oxygen uptake, carbon dioxide production heart rate and substrate metabolism during moderate exercise. Subjects will be in a fasted state and given either a sports drink or a placebo 4 P a g e

6 Week 9 Mechanisms of thermal regulation at rest and during exercise part two. McArdle et al, 2000 chp. 16, pp or McArdle et al, 2011 pp Session on assignment structure and detail Week 10 Exercise aging and cardiovascular health part one. Reading: McArdle et al, 2000 chp. 20 or McArdle et al, 2011 chp. 17. Week 11 Student selected topic from McArdle etal This will be voted for by the cohort in week 3. Week 12 Course review and exam preparation Session for those students who missed sessions earlier in the semester Practical Work This forms an integral part of the course and is essential to the completion of the module. Students will be divided into small groups and will investigate the physiological and metabolic responses of each other to exercise. This exercise will primarily use the modality of cycle exercise. Students should note that completion of the practical work is a required element of this module. A role will be taken at each class. Missed sessions will result in a pro rata reduction in marks. The lab report should be written up as a single experiment which investigated substrates used during cycle exercise with either a sports drink or a placebo. The assignment should be written in the format of a paper from the journal Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise. Students should refer to the lab report guidelines for specific information about the format of the lab report. Students are strongly encouraged to consult the marks proforma below as to the specific weighting attached to each aspect of the assignment. Students should include a copy of the mark proforma with their assignment. Under no circumstances should assignments or parts thereof be placed in plastic envelopes. 5 P a g e

7 Marks Proforma for Exercise Science Lab Report Student Name (leave blank tutor will complete after the assignment has been marked) Abstract 10 Introduction 10 Methods 10 Results 10 Discussion 20 Bibliography 10 Understanding of 10 basic principles Evidence of 10 reading Clarity of written 10 expression Weighting (percentage) Very Limited 35 or less Limited 45 Sufficient 55 Good 65 Excellent 75 Raw Mark: Less % for late submission = Less % for missed sessions = Final Mark = Signed: Date: 6 P a g e

8 Assessment: Please see the course handbook for details of the conceptual equivalents which will be used to mark your work and the guide to referencing, both are crucial documents if you wish to maximise your marks in this module. For the coursework please read the laboratory report guidelines from Queen s Online, this document will help you to maximise your marks in the laboratory report. Date Assignment to be submitted to the Central Administration Office not later than on the Thursday of week 10 Title Substrate utilisation during progressive exercise Nature Report of not more than 1,500 words. Weighting 30% Criteria Assignment will be assessed against the University Conceptual Equivalents attached to the end of this document. Correct understanding of the underlying principles. Evidence of reading. Correct use of references. Completed bibliography. Clarity of written expression. Clarity of graphical presentations. Course work to be written in the form of a scientific paper. Marks will be deducted pro rata for any sessions which were missed. The assignment must be typed, double-spaced. Date Title Nature Weighting 10% Criteria Assignment to be submitted on a memory stick or DVD to the Central Administration Office not later than on the Thursday of week 12 Video of procedures used to assess oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production during cycle exercise 5 min video Working in the laboratory groups students will produce a single video per group showing the key procedures for expired air gas analysis. This will be assessed against the following criteria: Quality of the video production e.g. transitions; annotation, integration of sound track /voice over; Originality of production; Clarity and completeness of the procedures used to assess oxygen uptake. Date Semester one exam week (Jan 2014) Title Examination Weighting 60% Duration Two hours Nature Three questions from an open choice of five. Criteria Examination answers will be assessed against the University Conceptual Equivalents which are available on Queens online. Level of understanding. Reference to readings. Clarity of written expression. Ability to apply knowledge to the question. 7 P a g e

9 Reading List Course Text: McArdle, Katch and Katch (2011) Essentials of Exercise Physiology, fourth edition, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins Recommended reading: Astrand et al, (2003) Textbook of Work Physiology, Physiological Bases of Exercise. Human Kinetics Bowers and Fox, (1992) Sports Physiology. Wm. C. Brown. Bouchard, Shepard and Stephens, (1993) Physical Activity, Fitness and Health Consensus Statement. Human Kinetics. McArdle, Katch and Katch (1994) Essentials of Exercise Physiology, Lea Febiger McArdle, Katch and Katch (2000) Essentials of Exercise Physiology, second edition, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins 8 P a g e