Course Details
Country:
United Kingdom
Institution:
University of Kent
Course Title:
High Performance Physiology
Course Number:
SS564
Course Description:
This module aims to increase the student’s knowledge and understanding of the physiology governing sports performance. Contemporary training methods will be discussed. It also further develops the skills necessary to analyse and critically assess performance.
Practical sessions will also be conducted to reinforce theoretical knowledge.
The following topics will be covered in this module are:
- Oxygen uptake kinetics
- Contemporary issues in training
- Processes of fatigue and implications for training
- Recovery from training
- Tapering
- The effects of altitude and altitude training
- Genetics and athletic performance
- Plasticity of the human muscle fibre
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
Pending For Approval
Attachment Files:
High Performance Physiology - SS564 - Modules - University of Kent.pdf
