SR1S190 - Introduction to Sports Science for Coaching (On-line) 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SR1S190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Introduction to Sports Science for Coaching (On-line) | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Football Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Adnan Haq | ||
| Module Team: | Chris Emsley, Robyn Pinder | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
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 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
• Biomechanical analysis of sports movement
• Performer and match analysis
• Skill development and acquisition
• Motor Learning – storing and processing information
• Motivation and performance anxiety
• Nutrition for the performer
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate knowledge of the key sport science principles on the athlete. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set Exercise - Time Constrained (EX) | Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 | An open book computer based/ online examination test that could involve the use of Blackboard or other | 120 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Case Study (CW) 1 | Interpret the data supplied and provide an explanation to the case study. | 0 | 1600 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | |||
| Classroom Test Time Constrained (EX) 1 | ✔ | ||
| Case Study (CW) 1 | ✔ | ||