Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 x 1 hour lectures |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 8 x 2 hour seminars |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Group Presentation | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Essay (1,500 words) | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Essay (3,000 words) | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Evaluate knowledge from the sub-disciplines of sport and exercise science.
Apply knowledge from the sub-disciplines of sport and exercise science.
Aims
The current Applied and Thematic Skills module focuses on the structured development of a number of generic skills, provides opportunities for career development and enhancement, and also the application of sport and exercise science. The new University Skills modules (1 and 2) and restructured Work Experience modules allow for Applied and Integrated Studies to focus on the application of sport and exercise science to real life sport and exercise settings in Years 2 and 3.
Content
Develop the application of sport and exercise science to a chosen theme.
Examine topics from physiology, biomechanics and psychology perspectives and apply them in workshops.
Use research evidence to explore issues and topics.
Brief description
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the application of developing knowledge across sport and exercise science. This Level 2 module takes a multi-disciplinary, thematic approach.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Calculations to be completed during module. |
| Communication | The assessment requires effective oral communication |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Students will reflect on group workshops to identify areas for improvement and development. |
| Information Technology | Students will be required to use information technology such as bibliographic databases and Powerpoint to source and present information, respectively. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Students consider career-related issues. |
| Problem solving | In workshop activities and group tutorials throughout the module. |
| Research skills | Using bibliographic databases to soure references. |
| Subject Specific Skills | |
| Team work | Seminars will encourage students to reflect on their group experiences and skills. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5