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HL20041: Physiology of sports performance

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department for Health
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 6
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Semester 1
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 30%, EX 70%
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Follow this link for further information on unit rules Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take HL10034 and take BB10089 and take XX10179
Follow this link for further information on unit content Description: Aims & Learning Objectives:
To introduce the concepts of physiological adaptation to training for sport and develop knowledge of associated basic laboratory techniques. On completion of this unit students should be able to:
* Demonstrate an understanding of how the body adapts to exercise and appreciate the specificity of training;
* Demonstrate and understanding of the appropriate techniques that are available for the investigation of changes that occur with regular training;
* Demonstrate an understanding of and be able to determine oxygen uptake, energy expenditure during exercise, mechanical efficiency, and peak power in a laboratory environment;
* Demonstrate an understanding of the physiological factors that limit performance across a range of different types of exercise.

Content:
Energy expenditure, measurement of work and power. Skeletal muscle; structure function and adaptations to training. Circulatory adaptations to exercise; adaptations to training. Respiratory responses to exercise; limitations to maximal performance. Acid-base balance. Physiology and principles of training; evaluating performance.
Follow this link for further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

HL20041 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:

Department for Health
  • UHHL-AFB01 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Full-time) - Year 2
  • UHHL-ACB04 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Combined Professional Placement & Study Abroad (Full-time with Combined Placement) - Year 2
  • UHHL-AKB04 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Professional Placement (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 2
  • UHHL-AAB02 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Study Year Abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 2

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.