- Course Code
- SR 4301
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr A Jenkinson
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
SR 4001
Overview
This course provides a detailed coverage of the physiological responses to exercise, using both human and animal models. It emphasises the factors which are thought to limit exercise capacity in different situations. There will be emphasis on fatigue in high intensity exercise, with a focus on adenine nucleotide depletion, effects of pH on muscle contractility, and electrolyte changes in muscle. The potential limitations to oxygen transport will be discussed. The factors associated with fatigue in prolonged exercise will also be examined. These include: substrate depletion, thermal balance, dehydration. How the body adapts to training and the effects of excessive overload will be considered. This will include both positive and negative effects of training, which may influence health and performance such as oxidative stress, muscle damage, vibration, hormonal responses, immune function and diet. In addition, the influence of genotype on performance will be investigated.
Structure
6 week course - 3 one-hour lectures and 1 seminar per week plus 1 tutorial per fortnight.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (70%) and in-course assessment (30%).
Resit (for Honours students only): Candidates achieving a CAS mark of 6-8 may be awarded compensatory level 1 credit. Candidates achieving a CAS mark of less than 6 will be required to submit themselves for re-assessment and should contact the Course Co-ordinator for further details.