Program Overview

Physiology of Sport and Exercise

Module Overview

This module provides students with an understanding of the regulation and integration of multiple physiological systems during exercise, including cardiovascular and respiratory systems, neuromuscular function, and muscle metabolism.

Key Facts

• Module code: SPSU9EP
• Start date: 15 Sep 2025
• Application deadline: 1 Sep 2025
• Duration: 11 weeks
• Credit value SCQF: 20
• SCQF level: Level 9
• Fees: Scotland: £303; Rest of UK/RoI: £1,542; International: £3,733
• Mode of study: full time
• Delivery: blended

Flexible Learning

This short course forms part of the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science. You can study other stand-alone continuing professional development (CPD) short courses from this degree:

• Sports Medicine, Health and Wellbeing

Entrance Requirements

Students will need to have taken the following modules:

• Anatomy and Physiology 1;
• Anatomy and Physiology 2.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

• IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill.
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill.
• IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

Objectives

On completion of this module students should be able to:

• demonstrate a critical understanding of the regulation, integration, and adaptations of cardiovascular and respiratory systems in response to exercise;
• critically evaluate and interpret the regulation and adaptation of neuromuscular function in relation to exercise modalities;
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the regulation, integration, and adaptation of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism in response to exercise;
• evaluate the role of genetic markers of trainability and key molecular drivers that promote skeletal muscle adaptations to exercise.

Delivery and Assessment

The module is delivered by:

• online lectures,
• flipped classroom sessions,
• practical sessions,
• prescribed reading.

Assessments will be:

• coursework 1 (summative),
• coursework 2 (summative),
• weekly quizzes (summative),
• exam (summative).

Dates on Campus

A minimum of one day per week is required on campus. Tuesday, Thursday or Friday on weeks 1-5 and 8-9.

Module Coordinator

Dr Stuart Galloway