MRI in Sport & Exercise
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LIFE3103 | Life Sciences | 3 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- LIFE3103
- School
- Life Sciences
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module is designed to enable students to gain a broad knowledge of the use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Sport and Exercise Science research. Multiple MRI techniques will be introduced and their relevance to Sport and Exercise demonstrated through the research literature.
Teaching will take the form of pre-recorded lectures to introduce key concepts of MRI techniques followed by online workshops sessions to consolidate this knowledge. This will be followed by seminars where the topics covered in lectures will be expanded through the discussion of academic journal articles and subject specific textbooks or online materials. The emphasis of these discussions will be on the application of MRI in Sport and Exercise Science. Topics will include MRI basics, brain, cardiac, knee, body composition and muscle function.
This module will be assessed via a 2,500 word (maximum) written essay.
Target Students
BSc Hons Sport and Exercise Science students only.
Classes
This module may be delivered through lectures, seminars, workshops and labs etc.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: Written essay (2500 words maximum).
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
This module is designed to enable students to:- Identify the basic principles of MRI;- Recognise a range of MRI based techniques which are applied in Sport & Exercise Science research;- Identify Sport and/or Exercise applications for MRI based techniques;- Critically appraise the advantages and disadvantages of MRI approaches; - Interpret journal articles from the academic literature and discuss with peers.Learning Outcomes
A student who completes this module will be expected to be able to:
A1. To recognise and explain current trends and developments in Sport & Exercise Science.
A2. To manage their own learning and use primary sources of knowledge to access the forefront of current research.
B1. To think independently while giving due weight to the arguments of others through research, critical analysis and interpretation of published information and data.
B2. To devise and sustain arguments using ideas and information at the forefront of the Sport and Exercise Science disciplines.
B3. To acquire information systematically, process it effectively, and draw appropriate conclusions.
B4. To demonstrate numeracy and written and oral communication skills including writing and constructing scientific documents (e.g. research reports and abstracts) using appropriate styles, conventions, and terminology and making oral presentations on relevant scientific topics.
B5. To demonstrate digital literacy.