Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Module Offerings

7143SPOSCI-JAN-CTY

Aims

This module aims to increase students’ understanding of the regulation of the metabolic processes by which energy is stored and metabolised during exercise as well as examining the molecular mechanisms underpinning muscle adaptation to training. Specific attention will be placed upon the effects of nutrition on modulating the above processes. Additionally, students will be introduced to a range of physiological tests and laboratory techniques that sports scientists may use to assist with nutritional interventions for elite athletes and interpret research papers, respectively.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically evaluate the regulatory steps in the metabolic control of carbohydrate, lipid and amino acid metabolism.
2.
Critically evaluate the regulatory mechanisms underpinning energy production during endurance, high-intensity (intermittent) and resistance exercise, and the influence of training and nutritional status on modulating these responses and preventing fatigue.
3.
Critically evaluate the molecular mechanisms underpinning muscle adaptation to endurance and resistance exercise training

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Week 1: Overview of Exercise Metabolism and Metabolic Regulation

Week 2: Carbohydrate Metabolism

Week 3: Lipid Metabolism

Week 4: Amino Acid Metabolism

Week 5: Metabolic Regulation and Substrate Metabolism during Endurance Exercise

Week 6: Metabolic Regulation and Substrate Metabolism during High-Intensity (Intermittent)Exercise

Week 7: Metabolic Regulation and Substrate Metabolism during Resistance Exercise

Week 8: Effects of Nutrient Availability on Metabolic Regulation and Substrate Metabolism during Exercise

Week 9: Effects of Training Status on Metabolic Regulation and Substrate Metabolism during Exercise

Week 10: Molecular Regulation of Muscle Adaptation

Week 11: Molecular Regulation of Endurance Training Adaptation: Role of Nutrient Availability

Week 12: Molecular Regulation of Strength Training Adaptation: Role of Nutrient Availability

 
Module Overview:
This module will use a combination of formal lectures, class practicals and small group seminars to fully engage the students in their own learning. Concepts discussed in lectures will then be explored in the laboratory and this will be reflected in the assessment which will be in the form of a written laboratory report.
Additional Information:
This module aims to increase the students understanding of the regulation of the metabolic processes by which muscles are provided with energy during exercise as well as examining the molecular mechanisms underpinning muscle adaptation to training. Prior to intervention with nutritional strategies, it is essential to understand how muscle metabolises and stores fuel. Special attention will be given to carbohydrate and fat metabolism and the influence of exercise intensity, duration, training status and nutrient availability on the regulation of energy metabolism during endurance, high-intensity and resistance exercise. Students will also undertake a series of laboratory practicals that are considered essential to the field of exercise physiology and metabolism e.g. VO2max, lactate threshold, FATMAX, indirect calorimetry etc.

Assessments

Report