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KNPE 439 Critical Appraisal and Translation of Muscle Physiology Research Units: 3.00
In this course students will read, evaluate and discuss recent scientific literature in the areas of exercise metabolism, exercise nutrition, and performance. Students will develop a systematic approach to scientific writing and write translational literature that accurately communicates recent scientific findings to the general population.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Seminar, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 4 or above and registration in the KINE Specialization Plan and KNPE 339/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of current topics in exercise/muscle physiology and an ability to discuss these topics within the context of physiological models.
- Discuss methodology used in muscle physiology.
- Read and critique literature from the field of muscle physiology: Identify and evaluate problem statements; Extract and present prior literature that supports each proposition statement; Evaluate appropriateness/strengths/weaknesses of study design and methodology; Discuss importance/significance for the general public.
- Translate scientific articles in a form appropriate for public consumption.