SR1S182 - Introduction to Sports Science for Football 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SR1S182 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Introduction to Sports Science for Football | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Midwifery | ||
| Module Leader: | Lyn Jehu | ||
| Module Team: | Lee Baldock, Trevor Harris, Ioan Paval | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2022 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100096 - sports development | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to gain basic knowledge and understanding about sports science in relation to football 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 of children fully understand the different scientific needs of this population.
Content Summary
Within this module the student can expect to study the following areas: Cardio-respiratory and Skeletal Muscle systems; Sports training principles and physiological adaptations; Biomechanics Principles; Psychological areas of performance; Nutrition for the performer; Issue related to sports Injuries.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 36 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate knowledge of the key sport science principles in relation to performance in football. |
| LO2 | Apply key sport science principles to aid the improvement of a given case studies sporting performance. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Using an athletic profile, produce a report to help a coach prepare their athlete physically and psychologically. | 0 | 2000 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | An open book computer based online test that could involve the use of Blackboard or other online programmes. | 100 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |