Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture
Practical
Workshop

Module Offerings

4108SSLN-JAN-CTY

Aims

To introduce students to physiology in relation to nutrition and exercise.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Use formulae and equations as appropriate to describe scientific processes in physiology
2.
Interpret the application of physiology to nutritional and exercise status
3.
Describe the use of physiological assessment in relation to nutrition and exercise
4.
Discuss how nutrition and exercise affect physiological mechanisms in health and disease

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Molecular structure including protein, DNA, and RNA. Calculations in physiology. Integration and regulation of metabolism in relation to nutritional intake and exercise. Cardiovascular system including respiratory control; immune system (i.e. response to nutrition and exercise).
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to introduce you to physiology in relation to nutrition and exercise.

Assessments

Centralised Exam
Report