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 | ✔ | ✔ | |