SE301-6-SU-KS:
Applied and Environmental Sports Science
2022/23
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Kaplan Singapore
Summer
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Monday 24 April 2023
Friday 30 June 2023
15
31 March 2021
Requisites for this module
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BSC C600JS Sports and Exercise Science,
BSC C600NS Sports and Exercise Science
In this module we explore human physiological function and performance is affected by environmental conditions. This will include seasonal and socio-geographical environmental stresses and air travel. By the end of this module, students should have an understanding of how humans both influence and are able to adapt to environmental s challenges.
Your coursework and feedback will help you critically evaluate relationships between humans and the environment
Support sessions will help you to develop your critical thinking skills and show you the best way to interact with assessment feedback. To pass the module you will need to demonstrate competence in retrieval, analysis, interpretation and presentation of published information.
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
1. explain the principles of physiological regulation and adaptation to environmental extremes;
2. understand the concepts of acclimatisation and acclimation as they apply to specific environmental conditions;
3. explain the effects of extreme environments on human physical and physiological performance and survival;
4. critically evaluate relationships between environmental exposure and performance and the methods used to prepare for performance in extreme environments;
5. demonstrate competence in retrieval, analysis, interpretation and presentation of published information.
No additional information available.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Gavin Sandercock, email: gavins@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Kate Reed
School Undergraduate Office, email: sres (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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