This Sports Anatomy and Physiology at Limerick College of Further Education module aims to equip the learner with knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and how it is relevant to participation in sports and exercise.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
• Differentiate between cells, tissues, organs and systems
• Classify tissues into the four main groups
• Identify the major types of connective tissue
• Outline the composition of bone
• Identify the major categories and functions of joints
• Identify a range of postural defects and how they impact on sports performance and injury
• Identify the three types of muscle in the body with examples of each
• Identify the main skeletal muscles of the body
• Show the interconnections between the skeletal and muscular systems in body movement
• Describe the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction
• Outline the different types of muscular contraction using sporting contexts
• Identify with examples of the main actions of muscles to include flexion, extension, abduction and adduction
• Outline the structure and functions of blood and its role in sports performance
• Describe the function of the heart
• Examine the short term and long term effects of strenuous exercise
• Identify the parts of the digestive system, including its associated organs and their functions
• Outline the composition of protein, fats and carbohydrate and outline the five stages of digestion
• Explain how the Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) system-fuels muscle contraction
• Explain the effects of lactic acid production during anaerobic exercise
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