SES8000 : Applied Exercise Science
SES8000 : Applied Exercise Science
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Deb Dulson
- Lecturer: Dr Sam Orange, Dr Owen Jeffries
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide the student with an understanding of how exercise and other key stressors influence the health of athletes and non-athletes.
Outline Of Syllabus
The syllabus will cover the following topics:
• Relationship between acute and chronic exercise and risk of infection
• Exercise and its impact on the immune system
• Nutrition and exercise and their effects on health
• Impact of environmental effects on health
• Monitoring health and wellbeing in athletes and non-athletes
• Sport related stressors and their impact on athletes’ health
• Exercise and the prevention of chronic disease
• Biomarkers: How we collect, analyse and interpret them
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
At the end of the module successful students should be able to:
1. Explain the physiological basis of the relationship between exercise, the immune system and infection risk
2. Identify the ways in which exercise and other ‘stressors’ interact upon the health of athletes and non-athletes
3. Critically evaluate the current evidence linking exercise, immune system integrity and health
4. Understand the importance of collecting and measuring biomarkers within exercise science
Intended Skill Outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
• Critically appraise methods of monitoring the health and wellbeing of individuals in response to exercise and other key stressors
• Appraise the current research and developments in the area of exercise science
• Explain and distinguish the key physiological mechanisms underpinning the positive and negative interactions exercise and other key stressors may have on health.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 48:00 | 48:00 | Preparation for assessment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 9 | 2:00 | 18:00 | PIP - Formal lectures |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | PIP - Introduction to the module and directed learning |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 2 | 3:00 | 6:00 | PIP - Lab based practicals to learn about commonly used biochemical techniques in exercise science |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 25:00 | 25:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | PIP – Seminars to further discuss underpinning theory learnt in lectures |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | PIP - Tutorials: assessment related |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | PIP - Formative Presentation Seminar providing feedback/guidance preparing oral presentations |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 94:00 | 94:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures will introduce students to a range of fundamental concepts and underpinnings within the area of exercise science research with a key focus on health and wellbeing. Tutorials and small group sessions will then examine these concepts further, often with an applied focus on either athletic or patient populations. These sessions will also allow students experience to critically engage with exercise science data and research and gain skills at becoming evidence based researchers. Laboratory based practicals will also introduce students to the collection and analytical techniques commonly used within exercise science research.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 60 | Invigilated exam - 20 MCQs, 15 short answer questions and 1 essay (1000 words max) out of a choice of 2 - PIP |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Examination | 2 | M | 40 | 10 minute individual oral presentation followed by a 5 minute defence - PIP |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Examination | 2 | M | Individual 3 min oral presentation on topic related to their poster assignment - PIP |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
As this module’s main learning outcomes are focused around students becoming knowledgeable about the influence exercise has upon the health of athletes and non-athletes, the assessments are aimed and designed to critically evaluate this both in written and presentation format. The poster presentation assessment's secondary aim is to give students experience of presenting work in a format similar to that of poster presentations at scientific conferences and allowing them an opportunity to critically reflect on their performance.
The formative brief oral presentation is to allow students an opportunity to gain feedback on their topic content and presentation as well as method of delivery. This feedback can then be used in preparation for their poster assessment.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- SES8000's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- SES8000's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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