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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

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Module TeacherGiles Warrington
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module will analyse and provide an understanding of critical the physiological adaptations associated with exercise training. Students will implement and evaluate different measurement techniques used to assess the physiological and metabolic responses to exercise training.The module will also evaluate and integrate the various physiological systems and mechanisms that account for training adaptations to various exercise modes and sporting disciplines as well as different training environments.

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe and evaluate the key physiological and metabolic adaptations that occur in response to exercise training.
2. Explain the cellular and biochemical adaptations to training.
3. Describe the phyiological limitations to performance during different activites.
4. Outline how different evironmental factors such has heat, cold, altitude and diving influence physiological function and athletic performance.
5. Explain the neuromuscular adaptations to resistance training.
6. Evaluate the the key physiological changes associated with detraining and overtaining.
7. Explain how growth and the aging process influence physiological function and performance across the life cycle.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture35No Description
Laboratory30No Description
Assignment12Group project
Independent learning45No Description
Examination3Mid and end of term exams
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Indicative Syllabus.
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
In Class TestMid term exam20%Week 10
LaboratoryLactate profile practical and lab report20%Week 10
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
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Indicative Reading List
  • Wilmore J.H., Costill D.L. and Kenny W.L.: 2008, Physiology of sport and exercise, 4th, Human Kinetics,
  • McCardle W.D., Katch F.I. and Katch V.L.: 2006, Exercise physiology: Energy, nutrition and human performance, 6th, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins,
  • Brooks G.A., Fahey T.D. and Baldwin K.M.: 2006, Exercise Physiology: Human bioenergetics and its application, 5th, McGraw Hill,
  • Powers S. and Howley E.: 2006, Exercise physiology, 6th, McGraw Hill,
  • ACSM.: 2009, ACSM's guidelines for execise testingand prescription, 8th, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins,
  • Plowman S.A. and Smith D.L.: 2007, Exercise physiology for health, fitness and performance, 2nd, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins,
  • Baechle T.R. and Earle R.W. (Editors).: 2008, National Strength Conditioning Association, 3rd, Human Kinetics,
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