Module Identifier | RD28310 | ||
Module Title | EQUINE PERFORMANCE SCIENCE | ||
Academic Year | 2002/2003 | ||
Co-ordinator | To Be Arranged | ||
Semester | Semester 2 | ||
Course delivery | Lecture | 44 Hours 22 x 2 hour lectures | |
Practical | 3 Hours 1 x 3 hour practical | ||
Other | 4 Hours 1 x 4 hour visit | ||
Assessment | Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3 | 40% |
Semester Assessment | Assignment: Physiology of training assignment. Ouctomes assessed: 1, 2 | 60% |
Outcome 3
Recognise how the equine athlete can compete safely under differing conditions.
Performance criteria:
a. Adaptations to allow the horse to perform under various climatic conditions are described
b. The reasons why horses break down are explained.
c. The welfare of the performance horse is examined.
Ranges:
Physiological, management
Equine performance sports