SR1S168 - Introduction to Sports Science for Coaching 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SR1S168
Module Title: Introduction to Sports Science for Coaching
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Sport
Faculty Sub Group: Sports Coaching
Module Leader: Adnan Haq
Module Team: Tony Wallis
First Intended Intake: SEP 2024 Final Year of Intake: 2029
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100433 - sport and exercise sciences
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 4
Valid From 01 Sep 2024
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

The aim of this module is to gain basic knowledge and understanding about sports science and to identify how its application may aid the coach in developing athletes to achieve improved sporting performance. This module aims to ensure that coaches fully understand the different scientific needs of their athletes/players. 

Content Summary

Within this module the student can expect to study the following areas: - 

  • Structure and function of cardio- respiratory systems 

  • Structure and function of musculoskeletal systems 

  • Physiological adaptations and sports training methods and principles 

  • Biomechanical analysis of sports movement 

  • Motivation, stress and performance anxiety 

  • Group Dynamics 

  • Nutrition for Sport and Exercise 

  • Performance Analysis 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Tutorials 12
Practical classes and workshops 36
Independent Study 76
Directed Study (including online independent learning) 76
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe the concepts of the sport science principles for sports performance and coaching.
LO2 Describe the applications of the sport science principles on sports performance and coaching.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Online Assessment Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 An open book computer based/ online examination test that could involve the use of Blackboard or other 60 N/A 40 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Case study 1 Problem solving task based on case study. 0 2000 60 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1
Case study 1

Reading List

1 Haff, G. G., & Triplett, N. T. (2016). Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. Human Kinetics. 4th Ed. 

2 Hamill, J., Knutzen, K.M. and Derrick, T.R. (2015). Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement (4th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer. 

3 Jeunendrup, A. and Gleeson, M. (2010) Sport Nutrition An introduction to Energy Production and Performance (2nd Ed.) Human Kinetics: USA. 

4 Martini, F. H. & Nath, J. L. (2018). Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. Pearson. 

5 Sewell, D., Watkins, P & Griffin, M. (2012) Sport and Exercise Science – An Introduction (2nd ed). London: Hodder Arnold. 

6 Weinberg, R & Gould, D. (2018). Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Human Kinetics. 7th Edition