Essay question: Describe and explain the effects of ageing on the exercise pressor reflex
Length: 1500 words (+/- 150 words)
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Format: Word document. Font: Arial or Times New Roman (size 10-12). Line spacing: choose your individual preference Referencing style: Any author-date style, such as APA or Harvard, as long as it is consistent throughout the document.
Include evidence of exercise pressor reflex function:
– in males and females
– across the lifespan (children to old age)
– in one relevant disease state (choose from hypertension, heart failure or diabetes)
Further information:
This essay task challenges students to present a piece of scientific writing with a focus on one of the core themes within this subject. It encourages students to broaden their sources of information (particularly the research literature) and to develop skills in scientific writing. These research and written communication skills are important for all students pursuing a career in sport and exercise science or related fields.
The task will require students to write a short literature review. The specific topic is stated above and relates to one of the core themes taught in the first weeks of semester.
Students should use scientific writing style, including relevant references from the research literature. It is recommended that students follow this rough structure:
– A short introduction to the topic, including any relevant basic anatomy/physiology
– Main body of literature review. This section may include subheadings to break up distinct topics within the text.
– A conclusion section, providing a summary of the research, plus ideas for future research.
– List of references.
Students may wish to include relevant images/graphs/diagrams from the scientific literature (these should be cited appropriately).
Your assignment will be assessed on the following:
– Ability to provide a comprehensive but concise overview of the research in the specified field
– Evidence of relevant wider reading. Incorporates references from the literature (please use APA referencing style, i.e. ’Author, date’ in the text with a list of references provided at the end).
– Demonstrates understanding of the scientific literature and ability to extract relevant information – Ability to communicate clearly and effectively using scientific writing style
ALL REFERENCES MUST BE RECENT AND WITHIN 8 YEARS
