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Module JWB-4007:
Performance Physiology

Module Facts

Run by School of Human and Behavioural Sciences

20.000 Credits or 10.000 ECTS Credits

Semester 1 & 2

Organiser: Dr Jennifer Cooney

Overall aims and purpose

The aim of this module is to provide a physiological framework for understanding performance.

Course content

This seminar style module explores the link between human physiology and performance sport. We will review cardiac, respiratory and vascular aspects of performance, muscle metabolism and supplementation, long-term physiological and biochemical effects of training, exercise and immune function, and will begin to explore the mechanisms of fatigue that influence exercise performance.

Learning outcomes mapped to assessment criteria

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Some knowledge and understanding of the theoretical aspects of human and performance physiology. Little or no attempt to integrate different theoretical perspectives where more than on is used; lacking a concise and succinct writing style and including superfluous material; no evidence of reading/research beyond that given in the reading pack in preparation for the assignment.
good
Good knowledge and understanding of the theoretical aspects of human and performance physiology. Good application of chosen theory/theores to practice; concise and succinct writing style with no superfluous material; evidence of wide reading/research beyond that given in the reading pack in preparation for the assignment.
excellent
Excellent knowledge and understanding of the theoretical aspects of human and performance physiology. Insightful application of chosen theory/theories to practice; extremely concise and succinct writing style with no superfluous material; evidence of considerable reading/research beyond that given in the reading pack in preparation for the assignment.
Demonstrate systematic understanding in a range of physiological factors affecting performance sport; Some knowledge and understanding of the theoretical aspects of human and performance physiology. Little or no attempt to integrate different theoretical perspectives where more than on is used; lacking a concise and succinct writing style and including superfluous material; no evidence of reading/research beyond that given in the reading pack in preparation for the assignment. Good knowledge and understanding of the theoretical aspects of human and performance physiology. Good application of chosen theory/theores to practice; concise and succinct writing style with no superfluous material; evidence of wide reading/research beyond that given in the reading pack in preparation for the assignment. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the theoretical aspects of human and performance physiology. Insightful application of chosen theory/theories to practice; extremely concise and succinct writing style with no superfluous material; evidence of considerable reading/research beyond that given in the reading pack in preparation for the assignment.
Demonstrate scholarly ability to identify relevant information and to outline existing knowledge. Some knowledge and understanding of the theoretical aspects of human and performance physiology. Little or no attempt to integrate different theoretical perspectives where more than on is used; lacking a concise and succinct writing style and including superfluous material; no evidence of reading/research beyond that given in the reading pack in preparation for the assignment. Good knowledge and understanding of the theoretical aspects of human and performance physiology. Good application of chosen theory/theores to practice; concise and succinct writing style with no superfluous material; evidence of wide reading/research beyond that given in the reading pack in preparation for the assignment. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the theoretical aspects of human and performance physiology. Insightful application of chosen theory/theories to practice; extremely concise and succinct writing style with no superfluous material; evidence of considerable reading/research beyond that given in the reading pack in preparation for the assignment.
Identify gaps and controversies in existing knowledge. Some knowledge and understanding of the theoretical aspects of human and performance physiology. Little or no attempt to integrate different theoretical perspectives where more than on is used; lacking a concise and succinct writing style and including superfluous material; no evidence of reading/research beyond that given in the reading pack in preparation for the assignment. Good knowledge and understanding of the theoretical aspects of human and performance physiology. Good application of chosen theory/theores to practice; concise and succinct writing style with no superfluous material; evidence of wide reading/research beyond that given in the reading pack in preparation for the assignment. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the theoretical aspects of human and performance physiology. Insightful application of chosen theory/theories to practice; extremely concise and succinct writing style with no superfluous material; evidence of considerable reading/research beyond that given in the reading pack in preparation for the assignment.

Assessment Methods

Type Name Description Weight
Critical Review Paper (2500 words) 50.00
Lab Report (2000 words) 50.00

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