SE790-7-SP-CO:
Physiology of Training

The details
2024/25
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Spring
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Monday 13 January 2025
Friday 21 March 2025
15
09 August 2024

 

Requisites for this module
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Key module for

MSC C6S612 Strength and Conditioning,
MSC C6S624 Strength and Conditioning

Module description

The Physiology of Training module aims to give students an understanding of the physiological mechanism that underpin human performance.


The module will develop the student's critical knowledge around the physiological demands of short explosive, long sustained and intermittent activities from the perspective of different energy systems. Students will also gain and understanding of performing laboratory and field-based tests to physiologically profile athletes.

Module aims

The aim of the module is:



  • To equip students with the knowledge to critically evaluate the physiological limitations of human performance.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:



  1. A critical understanding of the integrated nature of human physiology

  2. Critically discuss the physiological determinates in sport and exercise related activities.

  3. Assess and interpret physiological profiles.

Module information

Indicative syllabus:



  • Assessing and Monitoring Endurance Performance

  • Physiology of Sprinting

  • Physiology of a Weightlifter

  • Physiology of 400m Runner

  • Physiology of Marathon Running

  • Physiology of Intermittent Sports

  • Fatigue and Implications for Training

  • Novel Training Techniques

Learning and teaching methods

This module will be delivered via:

  • Online lectures that will take place weekly with experts in the field of strength and conditioning.

To facilitate learning, online seminars will also be used to understand application of the topic and support the development of reflective skills. Face-to-face practical classes for the spring onsite are included to support learning in a practical setting.

Bibliography

This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Coursework   Laboratory report  30/05/2025  100% 

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
100% 0%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mr Nasir Uddin, email: nasir.uddin@essex.ac.uk.
SRES Office, email: sres (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)

 

Availability
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External examiner

Dr Thomas Ian Gee
University of Lincoln
Associate Professor in Strength and Conditioning
Resources
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.

 

Further information

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