Applied Technique in Sports Physiology (MSPO4291)

Professionals seeking to explore applied techniques in sport physiology can select this module to enhance their professional development and to contribute 15 credits towards their award in professional development. The module is taught along side students and professionals in Applied Sport Physiology.

Part of Applied Sport Physiology MSc

This module is part of the University’s Applied Sport Physiology MSc course. You will study alongside students on this course. The module is also part of the Professional Development MA/MSc course - a flexible course that you help design to take your career to the next level.

Overview

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

Assess the determinants of performance using laboratory tests
Justify choice of testing protocols with underpinning theory
Competently follow set protocols with high levels of accuracy resulting in the collection of reliable and ethical data
Evaluate and interpret resultant data utilising critical theoretical underpinning
Communicate effectively to coaches and athletes in an appropriate scientific format

Indicative Content

Assessment of anthropometric characteristics
Collection of a capillary blood sample to assess haematological markers of performance
Laboratory based testing to profile endurance performance including lactate threshold testing, running economy, and VO2 max
Laboratory based testing to profile power performance
Laboratory procedures to assess the health of our athletes, examples include ECG or heat tolerance

It is expected that all advertised modules will run, but there may be situations where there are insufficient students to make a particular module viable.

Career benefits

Completing this module should have a direct impact on your career where it requires skills, knowledge and ability in the area of applied sport physiology.

Completing work for this module also provides an opportunity to demonstrate your professional understanding and capabilities in annual reviews, in seeking increments and promotions, or job interviews.

Module delivery

This module is delivered in taught face to face sessions weekly on campus.

Assessment

Assessment of this module includes a Practical report file where students will undertake a selection of discipline specific physiological laboratory protocols that would be used with an athlete. You will need to demonstrate your interpersonal skills and client care, alongside your ability to competently follow set protocols and safely administer testing procedures and techniques resulting in the collection of reliable and ethical data.

Entry Requirements

Entry to this module requires registration to a postgraduate award in Professional Development. The module is also available as a stand alone module, anyone wishing to take this module as a stand alone module should contact the admissions team.

No prior study is required for this module, but it is advisable to contact the module leader prior to selection of this module.