Physiology of Sport and Exercise

This module provides students with an understanding of the regulation and integration of multiple physiological systems during exercise, including cardiovascular and respiratory systems, neuromuscular function, and muscle metabolism.

Key facts

  • Module codeSPSU9EP
  • Start date The next intake will be confirmed in March 2024.
  • Duration11 weeks
  • Credit value SCQF 20
  • SCQF level Level 9
  • Fees 2023-24: Scotland: £303; Rest of UK/RoI: £1,542; International: £3,383.
  • Mode of study full time
  • Delivery blended

Overview

This module provides students with an understanding of the regulation and integration of multiple physiological systems during exercise, including cardiovascular and respiratory systems, neuromuscular function, and muscle metabolism.

The module aims to develop knowledge of acute responses to exercise, understanding adaptations to exercise training, and integration of responses within and between systems.

Flexible learning

This short course forms part of the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science. You can study other stand-alone continuing professional development (CPD) short courses from this degree:

If you’re interested in studying more than one module from this course, please email our Admissions team at postgraduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk to discuss your course of study.

Entrance requirements

Students will need to have taken the following modules:

  • Anatomy and Physiology 1;
  • Anatomy and Physiology 2.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

  • IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill.
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) 56 overall with a minimum of 51 in each sub-skill.
  • IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

See our information on English language requirements for more details on the language tests we accept and options to waive these requirements.

Objectives

On completion of this module students should be able to:

  • demonstrate a critical understanding of the regulation, integration, and adaptations of cardiovascular and respiratory systems in response to exercise;
  • critically evaluate and interpret the regulation and adaptation of neuromuscular function in relation to exercise modalities;
  • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the regulation, integration, and adaptation of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism in response to exercise;
  • evaluate the role of genetic markers of trainability and key molecular drivers that promote skeletal muscle adaptations to exercise.

Delivery and assessment

The module is delivered by:

  • online lectures,
  • flipped classroom sessions,
  • practical sessions,
  • prescribed reading.

Assessments will be:

  • coursework 1 (summative),
  • coursework 2 (summative),
  • weekly quizzes (summative),
  • exam (summative).

Dates on campus

A minimum of one day per week is required on campus. Tuesday, Thursday or Friday on weeks 1-5 and 8-9.

Module coordinator

Dr Stuart Galloway

What next?

Contact us

If you have any questions about entry requirements for our continuing professional development and short courses, contact our Admissions team.

For all other questions, please use our enquiry form.