2023/24 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

SPSC5202M Exercise Physiology, Health and Sports Nutrition

30 creditsClass Size: 25

Module manager: Dr Camilla Nykjaer
Email: c.nykjaer@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

Co-requisites

SPSC5204M	Clinical Exercise Prescription
SPSC5235M	The Sport and Exercise Medicine Practitioner II
SPSC5320M	Project Work and Dissertation

Module replaces

SPSC5201M Exercise Physiology, Health and Sports Nutrition, 20c

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module explores the role of medicine and allied disciplines including nutrition in sport, while examining the health benefits of exercise and physical activity. It provides a critical understanding of key areas in sport and exercise medicine (SEM) and the nutritional and practical dietary needs for those involved in exercise, for maintenance of health and for rehabilitation from disease. Example topics are delivered in the context of promoting healthy lifestyles to those involved in competitive sport, the general population and specific disease populations. Students will gain an understanding of sports medicine and the nutritional and practical dietary needs for those involved in sport and for maintenance of health. Students engage in critical analysis and gain an understanding of applying basic principles to specific groups and for intervention. There are no exams, but assessed coursework provide opportunities for planning and organising independent work, to demonstrate critical thinking and research skills. The blended learning approach will adopt a mix of tutorials, lectures, practical sessions and mini project. Recommended eLearning resources will be identified (including recorded lectures). Delivery will involve academic and clinical experts with practical experience in sport and exercise medicine. It will involve introductory pre-recorded material followed by lectures of exemplar topics, with a questionnaire and small-scale nutrition study backed by computer-based data acquisition and analysis Assessment will take the form of a research synthesis and information leaflet on a selected SEM topic, and a lab report based on the small-scale nutrition study.

Objectives

This module recognises the need for students of SEM to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and develop an understanding of the role of medicine and the nutritional needs of those involved in exercise and physical activity, to assimilate information from multidisciplinary sources. This knowledge will be applied in the context of promotion of healthy lifestyles to both the general population and those involved in competitive sport, the potential conflicts that may arise, and the potential for rehabilitation strategies. In addition, they will analyse, interpret and present experimental data.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

1. Discuss the theoretical aspects of medicine, health and nutrition within the applied nature of SEM;

2. Critique contemporary issues at the forefront of SEM and be able to synthesise and communicate information to a range of audiences;

3. Assess the sports medicine needs of people engaged in a range of physical activities;

4. Employ nutritional and physical activity advice to people in health or with disease, in relation to their sporting, exercise or physical activity;

5. Collect, analyse, and interpret nutritional data.

Skills outcomes
Analytical skills, communication skills, creativity, digital and technological skills, graphic design, use of initiative, planning and organisational skills.

Syllabus

The module will cover the following:

- Physical activity, public health and behaviour change;

- Nutrition and its relationship to health and rehabilitation;

- The role of nutrition in enhancing performance;

- The role of physical activity and exercise, in the prevention and treatment of communicable and non-communicable diseases;

- Management of sporting injuries on and off the field of play;

- Principles and practice of physiotherapy and rehabilitation;

- Gender issues in sport.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lectures	1	3.00	3.00
Lectures	4	2.00	8.00
Lectures	7	1.00	7.00
seminars	2	1.00	2.00
Fieldwork	3	4.00	12.00
Independent online learning hours			130.00
Private study hours			138.00
Total Contact hours			32.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

The module manager will meet with students during the module to assess progress, discuss issues arising, and set objectives for the next study period.

Students will have the opportunity to self-assess progress by means of suggested reading material and on-line resources available.

Students will have feedback from assessed work.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Poster	An information poster (infographic) on a selected lecture topic directed at a specific user group (max size 1 x A4 page).	25.00
Critique	Research synthesis (in relation to submitted poster; 1500 words)	35.00
Report	Individual report (2,000 words)	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

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 website

Last updated: 28/04/2023 14:48:33

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