Laboratory Techniques in Physiology
Module title | Laboratory Techniques in Physiology |
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Module code | SHSM006 |
Academic year | 2023/4 |
Credits | 30 |
Module staff | Dr Dominic Farris (Convenor) Dr Anni Vanhatalo (Lecturer) Dr Daryl Wilkerson (Lecturer) Dr Bert Bond (Lecturer) Dr Lee Wylie (Lecturer) |
Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Duration: Weeks | 11 |
Number students taking module (anticipated) | 20 |
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Module description
This is a specialist module on human performance and physiological exercise testing. A pre-requisite for this module is good understanding of undergraduate level exercise physiology. A major feature of the learning and teaching methods in this module will be the active encouragement of laboratory work. The majority of this module will take place in the laboratory utilising techniques not necessarily previously available to undergraduate students. Part of the learning and teaching strategy will include practical class participation and this may include exercise from time to time.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module aims to develop your understanding on laboratory techniques utilised in physiology research laboratories. The module will be research-driven and will benefit from recent and ongoing research of Lecturers involved in the module.
By the completion of this module you will have an understanding of different laboratory techniques, collection and subsequent analysis of data and interpretation of results. In addition, through your participation in this module you will expand your skill set and acquire practical skills that are required in your career.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Perform selected laboratory procedures competently and independently
- 2. Analyse the obtained data accurately and interpret your results
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. Critically evaluate current laboratory techniques from an evidence-based point of view
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Discuss and present information (communicate with confidence)
- 5. Work both co-operatively and independently
Syllabus plan
A series of lectures and guest speakers will support the learning and teaching process:
- Introduction to module, rationale, assessment and Health and Safety
- Determination of autonomic function
- Assessment of vascular function
- Assessment of neuromuscular function
- The power-time relationship
- Muscle bioenergetics
- Reliability and validity of laboratory techniques
- Lactate threshold
- Respiratory gas exchange and incremental exercise
- Oxygen uptake kinetics
- Exercise physiology in practice: scientific support
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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33 | 267 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 33 | Lead lectures, practical sessions, seminars and presentations |
Guided Independent Study | 192 | Preparation for weekly lectures through reading from journals, textbooks and / or web based resources |
Guided Independent Study | 75 | Preparation for summative assessments |
Formative assessment
Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Peer feedback on a proposal for an oral presentation. Students dont deliver the oral presentation but print out slides and receive peer feedback. This is related to Assessment 1. | 10 minutes powerpoint slides | 3-5 | Oral and peer |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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20 | 0 | 80 |
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Individual oral presentation | 30 | 15 minutes (10-minute presentation + 5 minutes Q&A) | 3-7 | Written |
Practical laboratory skills | 50 | 1 hour per pair (40-minute test working as a pair + 10-minute data analysis + 5 minutes questions per individual) | 1-2, 7-8 | Written |
Exercise testing athlete/patient feedback report based on the data from the practical examination | 20 | 1250 words | 2, 4-5 | Written |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
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Individual oral presentation | Individual oral presentation | 3-7 | August/September assessment period |
Practical laboratory skills | Practical laboratory skills | 1-2, 7-8 | August/September assessment period |
Exercise testing athlete/patient feedback report based on the data from the practical examination | Exercise testing athlete/patient feedback report based on the data from the practical examination | 2, 4-5 | August/September assessment period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 50%) you will be required to sit a further examination. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 50%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Australian Sports Commission (2000). Physiological Tests for Elite Athletes. Champaign, Il; Human Kinetics.
- Eston, R.G. and Reilly, T. (2009). Exercise Physiology Laboratory Manual: Tests, Procedures and Data, 3rd edition. London; Routledge.
- MacDougall, J.D., Wenger, H.A. and Green, H.J. (1991). Physiological Testing of the High Performance Athlete. Champaign, IL; Human Kinetics.
- Winter, E.M., Jones, A.M., Davison, R.C., Bromley, P. and Mercer, T. (Eds). (2007).
- Sport and Exercise Science Testing Guidelines: The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Guide. Routledge, London and New York.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
Credit value | 30 |
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Module ECTS | 15 |
Module pre-requisites | None |
Module co-requisites | None |
NQF level (module) | 7 |
Available as distance learning? | No |
Origin date | 26/07/2012 |
Last revision date | 24/07/2019 |