SR1503: Fitness, Performance And Survival

SR1503: FITNESS, PERFORMANCE AND SURVIVAL (2019-2020)

Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58

Course Overview

this course further develops and integrates core concepts of physiology, sport science and biomedical science and expands foundations for more advanced study of these topics;
the course integrates various subjects of biomedical science such as Physiology, Nutrition, Biochemistry or Sport Sciences to understand responses and adaptations to exercise and physical challenges;
the course uses a streamlined modular system to deliver and assess the course content and fortnightly online assessments ensure effective learning and are highly commended by students;
each subject or practical class is delivered by specialized members of staff to ensure state-of-the-art content and delivery

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	1
Term	Second Term	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	Yes
Co-ordinators	Dr Michael Scholz

Qualification Prerequisites

Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

SR1502 Applied Sports and Exercise Physiology (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

This course will briefly explain physiological functions and fundamentals of sport and exercise physiology in the context of performance, fitness and survival. Measurement of performance and how physiological and metabolic adaptations alter performance, health and survival will be examined. The effects of environmental conditions, nutrition, health, gender and age will all be considered. Basics of human conditioning will also be covered, with an emphasis on the physiological differences between basic conditioning principles in relation to training outcomes and their physiological backgrounds. The course is a science course covering basic biology, biochemistry, physiology and biomedical science related to Sport and Exercise Science. Some fundamental knowledge and interest in these subject areas is recommended.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 21st September 2026 for Term 1 and Full Year courses and 8th January 2027 for Term 2 courses.

Summative Assessments

Class tests and problem solving assessments

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	100
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	PRS MCQ assessment answers discussed at the end of assessment session. Immediate feedback on practice questions available on WebCT. Feedback on problem-based learning exercise.

Learning Outcomes

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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Class Test - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	70
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	Previous continuous assessment (30%)

Learning Outcomes

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Course Learning Outcomes

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