Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
7165SPOSCI-JAN-CTY
Aims
This is a student-centred learning module that uses the Journal Club format to bring your attention to important models and ‘hot topics’ in relation to sport, exercise and health. Current physiology investigations rely heavily on research models, molecular techniques and the advances in technology that have arisen from this field. Therefore, a central aim of this module is to provide fundamental knowledge that will enable the synthesis and critical appraisal of the latest findings from cell, animal and population studies. This module also aims to develop emerging (infographic and 3 minute thesis) scientific communication (written and oral) skills and the ability to critically appraise scientific literature.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Accurately and effectively communicate complex scientific information
2.
Critically evaluate the appropriateness of experimental designs and research methodologies
3.
Synthesize ideas or information in innovative ways to generate transformative solutions or construct arguments that integrate and extend knowledge
4.
Demonstrate deep theoretical understanding of exercise physiology, e.g. encompassing molecular mechanisms and whole-body integrative physiology
5.
Develop critical responses to existing theoretical discourses, methodologies or practices and suggest new concepts or approaches
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Cells as models and methods in exercise physiology
Rodents as models and methods in exercise physiology
Nutrition and physical activity across the lifespan
The preventative effects of exercise against non-communicable diseases
Module Overview:
This module encompasses a series of keynote lectures highlighting prominent research themes within the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences. The module aims to develop scientific communication (written and oral) skills and the ability to critically appraise scientific literature.
This module encompasses a series of keynote lectures highlighting prominent research themes within the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences. The module aims to develop scientific communication (written and oral) skills and the ability to critically appraise scientific literature.
Additional Information:Contemporary issues in the field are delivered in lecture format, and then critical understanding of the material and scientific writing skills are discussed in a student 'journal club' environment. Reading for each week is determined by articles selected for the Journal club.