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Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AS10403: Applied exercise and fitness knowledge

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2 at City of Bath College
Semester 2 at Weymouth College
Click here for further information Assessment: PR30EX70
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
This unit enables the student to apply key concepts of anatomy and physiology to a health and fitness context, namely the response of the body to exercise.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit, students will be able to:
* Examine and outline the differences between the male and female anatomy and physiology in relationship to the demands of exercise;
* Examine and outline the structure and function of the cardio-pulmonary systems of the body during exercise;
* Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of three health and fitness screening tests.

Skills:
Intellectual
* Applying theory to practice (A)
* Improving own learning (F)
* Developing reflective practice (F)
Professional
* Working independently/autonomously (F)
* Communicating professionally (F, A)
* Reflective practice (F)
Key/Transferable
* Solving problems (F)
* Communicating (F)
* Self organisation and management (F)
Practical
* Applying theory to practice (A, F).

Content:
Anatomical and physiological differences between Males and Females;
The role of the cardiopulmonary system in meeting the oxygen demand of exercise;
Health and Fitness screening and testing;
Adaptations to exercise/training: short, medium and long term;
The effects of general physical activity on the body.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AS10403 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Learning Partnerships
  • UDAS-DFF03 : FdSc Sport (Health & Fitness) (Full-time at City of Bath College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-QFF01 : FdSc Sport (Health & Fitness) (Full-time at Weymouth College) - Year 1

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.