Module Details

Module Code: SPRT7045
Title: Functional Anatomy &Physiology
Long Title: Functional Anatomy & Exercise Physiology
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8130 - Sports and Recreation
Module Delivered in: no programmes
Module Description: This module builds on fundamental knowledge of anatomy and physiology and applies it to human movement and exercise. The acute and chronic responses to training in the respiratory, cardiovascular, neuromuscular and endocrine systems. The theoretical aspects of the module are complemented by laboratory sessions in which the learning is applied.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the acute responses to exercise in the cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular systems.
LO2 Explain the relationship between training modality and the chronic responses to exercise in the cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular systems.
LO3 Explain the relationship between exercise intensity and energy metabolism.
LO4 Perform anthropometric and physiological measurements on adults, including the measurement of height, body mass, girth, blood pressure, and heart rate.
LO5 Summarise the link between the principles of training, the chronic physiological responses to exercise and exercise prescription.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Acute Responses to Training
Acute responses to training with a particular emphasis on the respiratory, CV, and muscular systems.
Chronic Responses to Training
Chronic adaptations to regular exercise with a particular emphasis on the respiratory, CV, and muscular systems.
Energy Transfer and Exercise
The relationship between exercise intensity and duration and the metabolic pathways for ATP resynthesis.
Anthropometric Measurements
Measuring body mass, height, girth, and resting blood pressure.
Principles of Training
The importance of placement, progressive overload, rest and recovery, specificity and reversibility on achieving chronic responses to training.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Anthropometric measurements and quiz questions.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Anthropometric measurements and quiz questions.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Physiological measurements and quiz questions.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Theory-based Formal Exam
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom-based lecture series Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Laboratory sessions involving anthropometric and physiological measurements. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Guided reading and lab preparation/evaluation tasks. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom-based lecture series Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Laboratory sessions involving anthropometric and physiological measurements. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Guided reading and lab preparation/evaluation tasks. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • William McArdle, Frank I. Katch, Victor L. Katch. (2023), Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance, 9th Edition. Lippincott Connect, p.0, [ISBN: 9781975217303].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • G. Gregory Haff, Charles Dumke. (2022), Laboratory Manual for Exercise Physiology, Human Kinetics, p.522, [ISBN: 9781718208551].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources