This is a single-weighted pathway.
The human body is a complex system, and understanding this physiology is essential when delivering treatments in healthcare environments or studying diseases.
Through the Human Physiology pathway, you will delve into the biology behind essential bodily functions, and how nutrition and the environment can contribute to these processes. You will also learn how data and research can be used to improve patient outcomes for healthier lifestyles and increased performance.
The correct nutrition forms the foundation for optimal performance, providing the essential fuel to work, recover, repair and build. In this module you will gain knowledge and understanding of how the food we consume impacts our body and explore the biochemistry of nutrients and their vital roles in health. You will discover the relationship between diet and disease prevention with insights into current public health challenges. By focusing on the importance of key macro- and micro-nutrients you will learn to perform dietary analysis, use specialist software, and apply evidence-based nutritional advice in real-world contexts.
The correct nutrition forms the foundation for optimal performance, providing the essential fuel to work, recover, repair and build. In this module you will gain knowledge and understanding of how the food we consume impacts our body and explore the biochemistry of nutrients and their vital roles in health. You will discover the relationship between diet and disease prevention with insights into current public health challenges. By focusing on the importance of key macro- and micro-nutrients you will learn to perform dietary analysis, use specialist software, and apply evidence-based nutritional advice in real-world contexts.
Reach further into metabolism, find out more about exercise performance, and fully grasp the integrative nature of physiology in this engaging module. You will focus on the measurement and evaluation of physiological and metabolic responses to exercise, conquering technical laboratory and field-based skills. Through hands-on learning you will master how to test human economy, efficiency and resistance to fatigue. Moving beyond stand-alone physiological tests, you will engage in a more experimental approach, applying your knowledge to real-world sport and health-based scenarios.
Throughout your degree you gain a unique skills set based on your understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of sciences. In this module we develop your self-awareness of these skills and how to make the most of graduate-level employment opportunities.
We introduce you to the University’s employability resources including job search techniques and search engine use. We develop your skills in writing CVs and cover letters, and we draw on the expertise of employers and alumni. Your ability to effectively use these resources will enhance your employability skills, your communication skills and help you to develop a short-term career plan.
Become empowered to evaluate information critically, examine sport and exercise science research, make informed decisions and deliver actionable outcomes. You will learn qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches to research study design, develop key data processing and analysis techniques, and become competent with statistical software packages. Developing key skills in statistical analysis, interpretation and reporting will enable you to make valid conclusions, add credibility to your work and become an evidence-based practitioner. This practically-focussed module will enable you to design high quality research of your own with confidence and apply research findings to real-world athletic and health contexts.
This module is core if undertaking a third-year project in this pathway. Otherwise, it is optional.
Concussion – is the evidence not convincing enough for rule change? Do we treat female athletes as ‘little men’? To HIIT or not to HIIT – is it all it’s cracked up to be? Just a few of the thought-provoking questions faced by Sports and Exercise Scientists. In this module you will open your mind to groundbreaking ideas and concepts that challenge the way we think about sports and exercise science and its impact on both the public and athletes. You will need to assess your critical outlook and participate in current debates with a calm, progressive, and evidence-based mindset. You will sharpen the essential skills of critical reading, critical writing, collaboration, communication, and argumentation. Get ready to expand your horizons and shape your perspective as a future sports and exercise scientist.
This dynamic module offers a deep exploration into how exercise shapes our wellbeing and the vital role health plays in the athletic world. You will investigate a range of exciting and current topics such as appraising prevention strategies for head trauma and concussion in contact sports to engaging with people living with medical conditions to uncover real-life challenges. With stimulating and specific case studies you will examine key medical issues from doping in sport and therapeutic use exemptions to the risk factors associated with non-communicable diseases. You will gain an appreciation for the crucial role a sport and exercise scientist plays in both public health and athlete care, all while developing an evidence-based approach grounded in the expertise of Lancaster Medical School
Designed to empower you to apply your knowledge, skills and values in your very own unique research project. Working alongside an expert supervisor you will be immersed in every aspect of the research process, from design and data collection to the analysis and interpretation process. All with the aim of answering a specific question of your choice from the field of sports and exercise science. Throughout, you will integrate and apply discipline-specific expertise with critical thinking, problem-solving and exceptional organisation and management skills that set you apart. By the end of the module, you will not only have a polished research project but also the confidence to showcase your skills and communicate your findings with impact.
How do you run a marathon in 40°C heat or prepare a footballer for a tournament at 3000 m above sea-level? Can an astronaut’s musculoskeletal system withstand the challenges of extended spaceflight and what does that tell us about the ageing body? During this module you will examine the physiological and practical challenges of maintaining health and performance in extreme environments. You will apply your physiological understanding to the complexities of exercise in conditions such as heat stress, cold water immersion, high altitude, microgravity or in specific disease states. This module provides a hands-on opportunity to apply data collection techniques in the toughest of environments and prepares you for the wide-ranging careers a sport and exercise physiologist may have.
In this module we continue to develop your employability skills. We focus on your ability to communicate your scientific learning to reflect the interdisciplinary nature of your degree and empower you when it comes to job applications and interviews. This includes practice for assessment centres and associated tasks such as psychometric testing and skills testing, and 1-1 recruitment selection or panel-based interviews.
Unlock the power of science communication and become a catalyst for change in the field of sports and exercise science. This module provides an exciting opportunity to develop a spark for informing, educating and raising awareness, allowing you to make a real impact on public understanding. You will design and deliver your own science communication production gaining valuable employability skills in strategic communication, creating accessible content, and collaborating as part of a dynamic team. You will enhance and expand your professional profile making you stand out when entering the competitive job market.
Are you passionate about working with elite athletes? Are you eager to unlock those marginal gains to maximise performance? This advanced and applied module sees the integration of cutting-edge strategies and evidence-based practices across multiple sport science discipline areas to optimise athletic performance in both training and competition. Harnessing the expertise of leading sports scientists, coaches and athletes you will cement the importance of how a cohesive sports science support team can propel athletes to sustainable success. With strong emphasis on real world application, you will engage in client consultation, effective communication, performance testing and evidence-driven decision-making. Providing feedback to the client will demand the application of your knowledge and understanding to real-life scenarios and allow you to make a real impact in the world of sports performance.
Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives? Are you excited by the opportunity to grasp the applied approaches to preventing, reversing and managing health conditions? This insightful module has authenticity and employability in a health setting as a priority. It will open your eyes to real-life programmes and interventions that strive to optimise the health of individual patients, through to local communities, and the wider population, whilst gaining valuable appreciation of the challenges and considerations to really see success.
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