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LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Module Offerings

7167SPOSCI-JAN-CTY

Aims

The aims of this module are for students to develop and enhance the students' knowledge and understanding of current research in the field of physiology of intermittent exercise and teams sports. This includes the application to the training and adaptation, performance, recovery or health of the athlete. Students will develop and understanding of the physiological processes limiting performance, and how these can be targeted through a variety of interventions. Additionally, students will be introduced to a range of physiological tests (both in the laboratory and field-based techniques) that applied physiologists and sports scientists may use to assist with interventions for team sports athletes and interpret research papers, respectively.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically analyze and synthesize current research on the physiological determinants of intermittent exercise performance, including central and peripheral limitations
2.
Evaluate the efficacy of various physiological interventions aimed at enhancing team sport athlete performance, such as different training interventions, nutritional strategies, altitude training, and heat acclimatization
3.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of contemporary methods to assess and monitor the training status, recovery, and performance potential of team sport athletes
4.
Interpret and critique scientific literature on team sport and intermittent exercise physiology, with an emphasis on understanding methodological approaches, data analysis, and the translation of research findings into practice

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Physiology and metabolism of intermittent exercise; Assessing the physiological demands of teams sports; Recovery from team sport performance; Team sport training periodisation; Physiological testing and monitoring for team sport athletes
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.

Assessments

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