Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Workshop
Module Offerings
4092SPS-SEP-CTY
Aims
To develop knowledge and understanding of the basic structure and function of key physiological systems and metabolic processes and discuss how these systems and processes respond to feeding and acute exercise.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Describe the basic structure and function of key physiological systems and metabolic processes
2.
Describe how physiological systems and metabolic processes respond to feeding/acute exercise
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Cardiorespiratory and neural function: Structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems; structure and function of the cardio-respiratory system; homeostatic regulation of body temperature; fluid balance control.
Metabolism and muscle function: Structure and function of the endocrine system; skeletal muscle and muscular contraction; biochemistry; proteins formation; carbohydrates and lipids digestion, storage and oxidation; Energy systems.
Additional Information:BUES and AfN mapped.