2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
FOBS2121 Cardiorespiratory Physiology and Exercise Rehabilitation
20 creditsClass Size: 300
Module manager: Dr Al Benson
Email: a.p.benson@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
Pre-requisite qualifications
Satisfactory completion of level 1 of a Biomedical Sciences or Sports Science programme, or equivalent.This module is mutually exclusive with
| FOBS2122 | Cardiorespiratory Physiology and Pharmacology |
| FOBS2123 | Cardiorespiratory Physiology |
Module replaces
BMSC2117 Cardio-respiratory Physiology and PharmacologyPlus parts of:SPSC2321 Exercise Physiology: Pushing the Physiological Limitations to PerformanceSPSC2221 Exercise Physiology in Special PopulationsThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
The module will cover the activity of the heart and its function, and consider central and peripheral neural and hormonal control mechanisms involved in the maintenance of blood pressure and blood flow through tissues. These mechanisms will be considered in relation to normal physiological circumstances as well as in challenging situations such as high altitude or haemorrhage and shock. The means by which oxygen is delivered to the tissues and carbon dioxide removed from them, will be described. Ventilation of the lungs and its control are studied together with diffusion of gases across the alveolar membrane and the matching blood flow. Integrated within this module is a description of how ageing and cardiorespiratory diseases affect the function of the cardiorespiratory system, how the cardiorespiratory system adapts to ageing and disease, and how exercise can be used as preventative and rehabilitative interventions in these conditions. Cardiorespiratory diseases studied will include those affecting the heart (e.g. heart failure), the vasculature (e.g. diabetes) and the lungs (e.g. asthma).Objectives
Students should:- Be able to describe the structure and function of the circulatory system;
- Understand how the cardiovascular system is controlled by neural and hormonal influences;
- Know how the cardio-respiratory system contributes to the optimal functioning of the body's other physiological systems;
- Be able to describe the structure and function of the lungs and how gaseous exchange occurs;
- Understand how the cardiovascular and respiratory systems adapt to a variety of physiological stresses, in order to maintain optimal performance;
- Be able to describe cardiorespiratory adaptations and limitations to exercise training
- Understand how ageing and diseases affect cardiorespiratory function, and how exercise interventions can be used for rehabilitation.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module, students will:
1. Have a detailed knowledge of the structure and function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in health and disease;
2. Understand the responses to physiological challenges such as adaptation to altitude;
3. Understand the control mechanisms that mediate cardiorespiratory responses;
4. Understand cardiorespiratory adaptations and limitations to exercise training;
5. Have a detailed knowledge of how ageing and diseases affect cardiorespiratory function and how exercise interventions can be used for rehabilitation.
Skills outcomes
Students will learn to take lecture notes, gather information from different sources, manage their time more effectively and use online formative resources effectively to enhance their learning experience.
Analytical skills; Creative problem solving; Independent working; Planning & organisation; Time management.
Syllabus
The following areas are covered:
- Gross and cellular structure of the heart;
- Electrical activity of the heart and the ECG;
- Cardiac excitation-contraction coupling, regulation and the cardiac cycle;
- The circulation and cardiovascular pressures;
- Central neural control of the circulation;
- Regulation of blood pressure and responses to exercise;
- Mechanisms of breathing and gaseous exchange;
- Chemical and central neural control of the respiratory system;
- Cardiorespiratory adaptations and limitations to exercise;
- Ageing, cardiorespiratory diseases and exercise interventions.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lectures | 26 | 1.00 | 26.00 |
| Seminar | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 48.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 116.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 36.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
56 hours: reading associated with lectures (30 x 2 hours)30 hours: revision for in course MCQ
30 hours: preparation for final module assessment.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Weekly in-person case study sessions will ensure satisfactory progress throughout the module. Module manager and lecturers are able to monitor students’ performance for these, and can provide additional support if necessary.Summative MCQ in course.
Summative group case study.
Summative essay final exam.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Case Study | Group Submission | 25.00 |
| In-course MCQ | . | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 28/04/2023 14:47:37
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