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Module JXH-3039:
Environmental Physiology

Environmental Physiology 2022-23
JXH-3039
2022-23
School Of Human And Behavioural Sciences
Module - Semester 1
10 credits
Module Organiser: Sam Oliver
Overview

During the module, you will develop an understanding of how various environmental stressors (hot, cold, altitude) influence resting and exercising physiological responses, exercise performance, the immune system, illness, and injury of active persons such as athletes, explorers, and armed and emergency service personnel.

Based on our experiences working with sports and industry (e.g., Sport Wales, the Army, Outlook Expeditions, Blizzard Survival), you will learn about evidence-based practical strategies that can improve the performance and health of those performing in extreme environments.

We will also reveal how an understanding of environmental physiology might be harnessed to improve the health of the general population.

You will also have the opportunity during this module to advance your critical analysis, problem-solving, and communication skills as we support you in lectures and seminars to create a poster that appraises the environment's effect on human performance and health, and a concise written report that proposes a practical strategy to improve performance and health in extreme environments.

Application of these strategies and skills could help aid your own and others' performance and health!

This course will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminar, and tutorials.

During the module, you will develop an understanding of how various environmental stressors (hot, cold, altitude) influence resting and exercising physiological responses, exercise performance, the immune system, illness, and injury of active persons such as athletes, explorers, and armed and emergency service personnel.

Based on our experiences working with sports and industry (e.g., Sport Wales, the Army, Outlook Expeditions, Blizzard Survival), you will learn about evidence-based practical strategies that can improve the performance and health of those performing in extreme environments.

We will also reveal how an understanding of environmental physiology might be harnessed to improve the health of the general population.

You will also have the opportunity during this module to advance your critical analysis, problem-solving, and communication skills as we support you in lectures and seminars to create a poster that appraises the environment's effect on human performance and health, and a concise written report that proposes a practical strategy to improve performance and health in extreme environments.

Application of these strategies and skills could help aid your own and others' performance and health!

This course will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and tutorials.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold (D) -Most specific poster and report assessment criteria are met to an adequate standard; although there may be a wide range in the quality of different components. The rationale for poster and report content is unclear. A basic knowledge of the chosen topic is shown only. There are minor errors in physiological understanding. Content is largely descriptive and occasionally referenced but rely upon references from lectures and secondary sources (reviews and books). There is limited development of argument. Key message/conclusions are mostly clear. Presentation, structure and formatting is adequate only, meaning the communication of poster/report content is not always clear to the assessor (e.g. limited structure, poor use of figures, colour, font, and including some grammatical and typographical errors).

-good -(C) Most specific poster and report assessment criteria are met to a good standard; although there may be a wide range in the quality of different components. The rationale for poster/report content is clear. There is good coverage, knowledge and understanding of the chosen topic shown. Statements are referenced with pertinent literature and there is evidence of independent thought that extends beyond lecture materials. Very minor errors only in the physiological understanding. Key messages/conclusions are clear. Good presentation, structure and formatting that supports clear communication of poster/report content (e.g. poster and report is well-structured, figures, colour and font are effectively used, and there are very few typographical or grammatical errors).

-excellent -(A) Most specific poster and report assessment criteria are met to an excellent standard; although there may be a wide range in the quality of different components. The rationale for the poster/report content is clear. Content is detailed and up-to-date knowledge of the chosen topic area is shown. Detailed understanding, as evidenced by good critical analysis and clarity of argument. Original thought and/or ideas are evident. Statements are well referenced with primary and up-to-date sources. No errors in physiological understanding. Key messages/conclusions are very clear. Excellent presentation, structure and formatting that enhances the communication of poster/report content (e.g. well structured, excellent balance of text and figures, and choice of colour and font, there is clear evidence of thorough proof-reading with almost no formatting, typographical or grammatical errors).

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply knowledge of the human body to examine how it adapts to environmental stress to influence exercise performance and health

  • Critique and select strategies to optimise human performance and health in extreme environments

  • Develop a poster that appraises the environment's effect on human performance and health for the benefit of a professional organisation

  • Develop a written report that proposes a practical strategy to improve human performance and health in extreme environments, and which is useful for a professional organization.

Assessment method

Report

Assessment type

Crynodol

Description

The assessment asks students to develop an individual scientific report that proposes a practical strategy to improve the performance and health of persons operating in an extreme environment. The main report is in 2 sections the main report (1000 word limit) and a plan and self-reflection (2-page limit ~500 words). Exceeding or undershooting the word limit by >10% will result in a reduction of one categorical grade, e.g. A- to B+. The guideline to complete this assessment is ~20 h student effort (~5 h for plan and self-reflection, ~15 h for the main report).

Weighting

80%

Due date

09/12/2022

Assessment method

Coursework

Assessment type

Crynodol

Description

The assessment asks students to create 1 poster that appraises an environmental stressors effects on human performance and/or health. The guideline to complete this assessment is ~5 h student effort.

Weighting

20%

Due date

14/11/2022

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