Module Identifier |
RS21020 |
Module Title |
EQUINE AND HUMAN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY |
Academic Year |
2006/2007 |
Co-ordinator |
Dr Mina C G Davies-Morel |
Semester |
Semester 1 |
Other staff |
Dr Mark Burnley, Mrs Jean A McCarthy |
Course delivery |
Lecture | 1 x 2 hr lecture per week |
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Practical | 1 x 3 hour practical per week |
Assessment |
Assessment Type | Assessment Length/Details | Proportion |
Semester Assessment | WRITTEN PRACTICAL REPORT | 50% |
Semester Exam | 2 Hours | 50% |
Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours | 100% |
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate detail knowledge of the adjustment, regulation and integration of physiological systems during exercise.
2. Examine the physiological bases to physiological training techniques.
3. Evaluate sport and exercise activities to determine physiological demand and training need.
4. Demonstrate awareness of a range of advanced physiological assessment techniques.
5. Compile a written laboratory report demonstrating the critical analysis and interpretation of data.
Brief description
This module is essential for developing knowledge in the areas of equine and human exercise physiology. Practical skills of fitness assessment in both the horse and the human will be a key component of the module. This will develop skills in data handling and analysis commonly used in the assessment of athletic performance.
This module will develop understanding in how physiological systems of the body respond during a bout of exercise and how the performance of the body can be changed by regular physical training. Laboratory work will include the investigation of acute responses to exercise and the development of skills in 'fitness testing' (maximal heart rate, recovery time and blood lactate accumulation in the horse; assessment of anaerobic power and maximal oxygen uptake in the human). By analysing different types of sport and exercise activities in humans and examining the range of equine athletic activities from endurance work through to sprint racing, students will be able to apply physiological principles to practical situations.
Content
Muscle physiology (force velocity relationships, optimal stride rate/ cadence, gait analysis in the horse, physiology of different fibre types)
Cardiovascular function (Fick equation, determinants of maximal oxygen uptake)
Respiratory function (ventilatory control and lactate threshold, limitations of pulmonary function to exercise in the horse and the elite human)
Principles of exercise testing and interpretation (validity and reliability of exercise tests, incremental exercise testing, constant work rate exercise, maximal intensity exercise)
Exercise energetics (aerobic and anaerobic systems of energy provision, oxygen deficit/ debt, energy balance and indirect calorimetry, measurement of anaerobic power and capacity)
Module Skills
Problem_solving |
Data analysis and interpretation associated with the practical assessment |
Communication |
Reading and evaluation of appropriate material for assessments |
Improving own Learning and Performance |
Peer assessment associated with laboratory reports will informally develop learning skills |
Team work |
Laboratory work |
Information Technology |
Will be developed through data analysis in assignment |
Application of Number |
Data analysis |
Subject Specific Skills |
Ability to perform fitness assessment |
Reading Lists
Books
Eston, R. and Reilly, T. (2001) Kinanthropometry and exercise physiology laboratory manual
2nd. Spon
Frandson, R.D. (1986) Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals
Lea and Febiger
Hodgson and Rose (1994) The Athletic Horse
W.B.Saunders Co.
International Olympic Committee The IOC medical commission series such as Endurance; Strength and power in sport; Swimming; etc
Blackwell
Ivers, T. (1983) The Fit Racehorse. I and II.
Esprit Racing team.
Marlin, D. and Nankervis, K (2002) Equine Exercise Physiology
Blackwell Publishing.
McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I. and Katch, V.L. (2001) Exercise physiology, energy, nutrition and human performance
5th. Lea and Febiger
Snow, D. (1987) Exercise and Training In: Horse Management
Academic press Ltd
Journals
Equine Exercise Physiology
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5