Stranmillis University College
BSc Health and Leisure Studies
Level Two
Exercise Science Module Handbook
Semester One
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 1 ................................................................................................................................... 3
Week 2 ................................................................................................................................... 3
Week 3 ................................................................................................................................... 3
Week 4 ................................................................................................................................... 4
Week 5 ................................................................................................................................... 4
Week 6 ................................................................................................................................... 4
Week 7 ................................................................................................................................... 4
Week 8 ................................................................................................................................... 4
Week 10 ................................................................................................................................. 5
Week 11 ................................................................................................................................. 5
Week 12 ................................................................................................................................. 5
Practical Laboratory Work ...................................................................................................... 5
Marks Proforma for Exercise Science Lab Report ............................................................. 6
Assessment: ............................................................................................................................. 7
Reading List.............................................................................................................................. 8
Course Text: .......................................................................................................................... 8
Recommended reading: ...................................................................................................... 8
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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% Laboratory 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.
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Feedback from previous students
Based on feedback received by students who completed this module in 2012/13:
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The following features received positive feedback
Good mix of classes- practical & theoretical
Enjoyable sessions
Staff friendly, supportive and approachable
Good resources in library
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, 2nd Ed, 2000 and from McArdle
Katch and Katch 4th Ed. 2011)
Weekly content
Week 1
Theory
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
Theory
The dynamics of energy supply at rest and during physical activity part one. Reading:
McArdle et al, 2000 chp. 4 + 5, or McArdle et al, 2011 chp. 5 + 6.
Laboratory
Oxygen uptake and heart rate at rest and at low intensity
Week 3
Theory
The dynamics of energy supply at rest and during physical activity part two. Reading:
McArdle et al, 2000 chp. 4 + 5 or McArdle et al, 2011 chp. 5 + 6.
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Laboratory
Oxygen uptake and heart rate at rest and at low intensity
Week 4
Theory
The ability of the body to generate energy part one. McArdle et al, 2000 chp. 6 + 7 or
McArdle et al, 2011 chp. 7 + 8. .
Laboratory
Oxygen uptake and heart rate at rest and at low and moderate intensity.
Identification of workload for subsequent weeks
Week 5
Theory
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. 6 + 7 or McArdle et al,
2011 chp. 7 + 8.
Laboratory
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
Theory
Exercise training and functional capacity part one. Reading: McArdle et al, 2000 chp.
14 +15 or McArdle et al, 2011 chp. 13 +14.
Laboratory
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
Theory
Exercise training and functional capacity part two. Reading: McArdle et al, 2000 chp.
14 +15 or McArdle et al, 2011 chp. 13 +14.
Laboratory
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
Theory
Mechanisms of thermal regulation at rest and during exercise part one. McArdle et
al, 2000 chp. 16, pp. 428-447 or McArdle et al, 2011 pp. 493-513.
Laboratory
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
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Week 9
Theory
Mechanisms of thermal regulation at rest and during exercise part two. McArdle et
al, 2000 chp. 16, pp. 428-447 or McArdle et al, 2011 pp. 493-513.
Laboratory
Session on assignment structure and detail
Week 10
Theory
Exercise aging and cardiovascular health part one. Reading: McArdle et al, 2000
chp. 20 or McArdle et al, 2011 chp. 17.
Week 11
Theory
Student selected topic from McArdle etal. 2011. This will be voted for by the cohort
in week 3.
Week 12
Theory
Course review and exam preparation
Laboratory
Session for those students who missed sessions earlier in the semester
Practical Laboratory 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.
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Marks Proforma for Exercise Science Lab Report
Student Name (leave blank tutor will complete after the assignment has been
marked)
________________
Abstract
Introduction
Methods
Results
Discussion
Bibliography
Understanding of
basic principles
Evidence of
reading
Clarity of written
expression
Weighting
Very
Limited Sufficient Good Excellent
(percentage) Limited
35 or
45
55
65
75
less
10
10
10
10
20
10
10
10
10
Raw Mark: _________
Less ___________% for late submission = __________
Less ___________% for missed sessions = __________
Final Mark =____________
Signed: __________________
Date: __________________
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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
Title
Nature
Weighting
Criteria
Date
Title
Nature
Weighting
Criteria
Date
Title
Weighting
Duration
Nature
Criteria
Assignment to be submitted to the Central Administration
Office not later than 12.30 on the Thursday of week 10
Substrate utilisation during progressive exercise
Laboratory Report of not more than 1,500 words.
30%
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.
Assignment to be submitted on a memory stick or DVD to
the Central Administration Office not later than 12.30 on
the Thursday of week 12
Video of procedures used to assess oxygen consumption
and carbon dioxide production during cycle exercise
5 min video
10%
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.
Semester one exam week (Jan 2014)
Examination
60%
Two hours
Three questions from an open choice of five.
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.
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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
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