Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Module Offerings
7161SPOSCI-SEP-CTY
Aims
To produce a "Thinking Practitioner." We will provide students with structured and progressive training, and challenge the student's understanding to enable critical thinking about the choice of laboratory equipment to test for key physiological measures and the limitations of the information derived. To support the Thinking Practitioner concept, extensive practical training will be undertaken in fundamental exercise physiology measurements. Sessions typically include a lead lecture covering the theoretical underpinnings of each method followed by practical training. Student engagement is essential, it is expected that students will take part in both conducting (i.e. experimenter) and performing (i.e. participant) exercise tests. To consolidate knowledge, data collected during the physiological tests is subsequently used in the research methods module to assist teaching of statistical research methods.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate aptitude and an ability to operate at a professional level in laboratories or other complex/specialised contexts
2.
Apply, report and interpret statistical analyses of quantitative data
3.
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of advanced methodologies and use evidence to select approaches that are the most appropriate
4.
Develop critical responses to existing theoretical discourses, methodologies or practices and suggest new concepts or approaches
5.
Accurately and effectively communicate complex scientific information
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Health and safety and risk assessment
Anaerobic performance (e.g. Wingate cycle ergometry, non-motorised treadmill sprinting)
Skeletal muscle performance (e.g. isometric and isokinetic dynamometry)
Maximum aerobic capacity
Echocardiography
Blood collection and handling.
Exercise biochemistry (e.g. blood metabolites)
Reporting and explaining data to academic and client based populations.
Module Overview:
This module aims provide extensive practical training in fundamental exercise physiology measurements, including aerobic capacity, anaerobic capacity, muscle strength and cardiac function.
This module aims provide extensive practical training in fundamental exercise physiology measurements, including aerobic capacity, anaerobic capacity, muscle strength and cardiac function.