Modiwl JXH-3055:
Biochemistry of Exercise
Biochemistry of Exercise 2023-24
JXH-3055
2023-24
School of Psychology & Sport Science
Module - Semester 1
10 credits
Module Organiser:
Hans-Peter Kubis
Overview
Knowledge will be provided on how metabolism is regulated on the cellular and systemic levels. Students will learn how nutrition and exercise will impact metabolism acutely and chronically. Connection between metabolic processes and health and training outcomes will be addressed. This module is important for all students seeking improved insight in Physiology and Nutrition. Students who are aiming for a Nutrition-MSc are highly advised to select this module. Biochemistry might be compulsory for their future studies. Class time will be a combination of lectures and thorough discussion of research data from publications in seminars (online sessions and pre-screened lectures)
Knowledge will be provided on how metabolism is regulated on the cellular and systemic levels. Students will learn how nutrition and exercise will impact metabolism acutely and chronically. Connection between metabolic processes and health and training outcomes will be addressed. This module is important for all students seeking improved insight in Physiology and Nutrition. Students who are aiming for a Nutrition-MSc are highly advised to select this module. Biochemistry might be compulsory for their future studies. Class time will be a combination of lectures and thorough discussion of research data from publications in seminars (online sessions and pre-screened lectures)
Lecture topics: 1) Introduction into principals of biochemistry and metabolism 2) Anaerobic Energy Systems 1 3) Anaerobic Energy Systems 2 4) Anaerobic Energy Systems 3 5) Aerobic Metabolism 1 6) Aerobic Metabolism 2 7) Aerobic Metabolism 3 8) Energy Storage Systems 9) Protein Metabolism 10) Fatigue Processes
Seminars: 1) Metabolic components and exercise 2) Metabolism and supplementation 3) Training and adaptation
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -For the essay assignment: In order to achieve D- to D+ (at least 42%), students should be able to present a basic report of the underlying theories and some current research related to the questions stated in the assignment information. They will be able to use basic understanding of whole body and skeletal muscle metabolism to demonstrate how findings entailing the critical power concept can be used to address basic metabolic demands at critical power. Wording and structure of essay is appropriate and current and recent literature is addressed convincingly.For the short-answer questions, 42% of the questions need to be correctly answered across the assignments.
-good -For the essay assignment: In order to achieve C- to C+ (at least 52%), students should be able to present a good report of the main underlying theories and current research related to the critical power concept questions stated in the assignment information. They will be able to use good understanding of whole body and skeletal muscle metabolism to demonstrate how findings entailing the critical power concept can be used to explain main metabolic demands at critical power. Wording and structure of essay is good, there is substantial use of current and recent literature.For the short-answer questions, >54% of the questions across the assignments need to be correctly answered.
-excellent -For the essay assignment: In order to achieve A- to A* (74+ %), students should be able to present an outstanding in-depth report of the underlying theories and current research related to the critical power concept questions stated in the assignment information. They will be able to use their deep understanding of whole body and skeletal muscle metabolism to demonstrate how findings entailing the critical power concept can be used to thoroughly explain metabolic and physiological demands at critical power. Wording and structure of essay is outstanding, there is an extensive, thorough but concise use of current and recent literature.For the short-answer questions assignments, >74% of the questions need to be correctly answered across the assignments.
Learning Outcomes
- Interpret biochemical data.
- Read and understand certain scientific papers.
- Understand metabolism and its regulation.
- Understand relevance of biochemistry for training and supplementation
Assessment method
Class Test
Assessment type
Summative
Description
short-answer exam
Weighting
30%
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Biochemistry essay
Weighting
70%
Due date
09/01/2024