SR1S020 - Football Science 1 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SR1S020
Module Title: Football Science 1
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Health, Sport and Professional Practice
Faculty Sub Group: Football Coaching and Development
Module Leader: Lyn Jehu
Module Team: Grant Kalahar, Ben Stait, Rachel Murray
First Intended Intake: SEP 2023 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100095 - sports coaching
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Jul 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2029

Module Aims

Identify and explain the development and importance of scientific concepts and innovations in the development of footballers. Discussing the key scientific principles related to modern football.

Content Summary

The module will focus on developing key understanding of football science principles that are evident within the current demands of them as modern coaches.

The module will provide a developing foundation of scientific knowledge to allow coaches to develop players holistically.

Module content will include:

Physical/Energy Demands of Football

Structure/Function of the Cardiovascular/Respiratory Systems

Structure/Function of the Muscular System/Muscular System Training and Adaptions

Aerobic/Anaerobic Training Methods in Football

Physical Considerations in Practice

Monitoring Training Responses

Positional/Individual Physical Approaches

Introduction to Motivation/Motivational Climate and Self Determination Theory

Introduction to Understanding Football Injuries

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 36
Demonstration 2
Practical classes and workshops 4
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 58
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain the industry standard, scientific and contemporary concepts and their integration within football practice.
LO2 Formulate an understanding of scientific principles and knowledge to develop a holistic coaching approach.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Report 1 Report on the football specific scientific demands placed upon the modern football coach and their endeavours to deliver modern, holistic player development practice with a specific focus on the physical and psychological dimensions. 0 2000 50 No 40
Synchronous Online Assessment (Exam) Online Open Book Examination (Not Proctored) 1 Through examination identify the industry standard scientific and contemporary concepts and their integration within football practice. 120 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Report 1
Online Open Book Examination (Not Proctored) 1

Reading List

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2018. Advances in sport and exercise psychology, Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics.

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BONCI, L. 2009. Sport nutrition for coaches, Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics.

BURTON, D. & RAEDEKE, T. D. 2008. Sport psychology for coaches, Champaign, Ill, Human Kinetics.

DICK, F.W. 2014. Sports Training Principles: An Introduction to Sports Science, London, Bloomsbury Sport.

FAIRWEATHER, M. 1999. Skill learning principles: implications for coaching practice (chapter 6). In: CROSS, N. & LYLE, J. (eds.) The coaching process: principles and practice for sport. Oxford, Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann.

GALLUCCI, N. T. 2014. Goal orientation (chapter 9). In: GALLUCCI, N. T. (ed.) Sport psychology: performance enhancement, performance inhibition, individuals, and teams. Second edition ed. New York: Psychology Press, Taylor & Francis Group.

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GORDON, D. 2009. Coaching science, Exeter [England], Learning Matters.

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NESTI, M. 2010. Psychology in Football Working with Elite and Professional Players. Oxon, Routledge.

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SCHMIDT, R. A. & LEE, T. D. 2014. Motor learning and performance: from principles to application, Champaign, Ill, Human Kinetics.

SCHMIDT, R. A. & LEE, T. D. 2014. Skill aquisition, retention, and transfer (chapter 9). In: SCHMIDT, R. A. & LEE, T. D. (eds.) Motor learning and performance: from principles to application. Fifth edition ed. Champaign, Ill: Human Kinetics.

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THATCHER, J. 2009. Sport and exercise science, Exeter [England], Learning Matters.

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VALLERAND, R. J. & ROUSSEAU, F. L. 2001. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in sport and exercise: a review using the hierarchical model of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation (chapter 15). In: SINGER, R. N., HAUSENBLAS, H. A., JANELLE, C. M. & INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SPORTS, P. (eds.) Handbook of sport psychology. 2nd ed ed. New York, Chichester: Wiley.

WILLIAMS, A. M. 2013. Science and soccer: developing elite performers, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, New York, Routledge.

WRISBERG, C. A. 2007. Sport skill instruction for coaches, Champaign, Ill, Human Kinetics.

New books that will need to be digitised

BRADLEY, P.S. 2020. Football Decoded. Using Match Analysis & Context to Interpret the Demands Self Publish printed by Amazon

BRADLEY, P.S. 2022. The Premier League Way. Contextualising the Demands of the World’s Most Intense League. Self-Publish printed by Amazon

OWEN, A. 2016. Football Conditioning A Modern Scientific Approach: Fitness Training - Speed & Agility - Injury Prevention (1)

OWEN, A. 2016. Football Conditioning A Modern Scientific Approach: Periodization - Seasonal Training - Small Sided Games (2). Footballtutor.com