Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Certificate (FHEQ level 4) |
| Period: |
Semester 2 at City of Bath College Semester 2 at Weymouth College |
| Assessment:
| PR30EX70 |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: This unit enables the student to apply key concepts of anatomy and physiology to a health and fitness context, namely the response of the body to exercise. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit, students will be able to: * Examine and outline the differences between the male and female anatomy and physiology in relationship to the demands of exercise; * Examine and outline the structure and function of the cardio-pulmonary systems of the body during exercise; * Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of three health and fitness screening tests. Skills: Intellectual * Applying theory to practice (A) * Improving own learning (F) * Developing reflective practice (F) Professional * Working independently/autonomously (F) * Communicating professionally (F, A) * Reflective practice (F) Key/Transferable * Solving problems (F) * Communicating (F) * Self organisation and management (F) Practical * Applying theory to practice (A, F). Content: Anatomical and physiological differences between Males and Females; The role of the cardiopulmonary system in meeting the oxygen demand of exercise; Health and Fitness screening and testing; Adaptations to exercise/training: short, medium and long term; The effects of general physical activity on the body. |
| Programme availability: |
AS10403 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Learning Partnerships
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