- Course Code
- SR 2002
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr A Ratkevicius
Pre-requisites
None
Notes
(i) Available only to students in programme year 2 or above.
(ii) The physical activity and exercise training components required in this course may pose difficulties to students with some disabilities. If this arises alternative arrangements will be made. Any student wishing to discuss this further should contact the School Disability Co-ordinator.
Overview
This course is designed to introduce students to the application of science in the study of elite sports performance and exercise responses. Fundamental aspects of exercise physiology, along with the principles of training and effects of over-training, sports injuries and the use of drugs in sport will be introduced. Research methodology is highlighted throughout. By the end of this course students will have a wide appreciation of the major factors underpinning sports performance.
Structure
2 one-hour lectures and 2 laboratory sessions per week. This will include seminars, tutorials and problem solving sessions.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 written examination (70%) and in-course assessment (30%).