Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Practical Skills Assessment | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Laboratory Book | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Resubmit failed component | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate technical competency in a range of laboratory techniques.
Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of technical aspects within the exercise and health sciences.
Demonstrate employment relevant, transferable and professional skills.
Aims
When examining the relationship between physical activity and health researchers need to employ a range of techniques and be aware of data quality issues such as accuracy and precision of measurement. The principle aim of the module is for students to develop their practical skill when using a range of equipment routinely used within the exercise and health sciences.
Brief description
This module will provide students with the opportunity to develop their skills within the laboratory environment. In addition to furthering their understanding of the importance of correct calibration and maintenance of equipment, students will develop their inter-personal skills and study best practice for record keeping. The module will equip students with the practical skills and competencies necessary to conduct research which examines human movement and physical activity while addressing issues such as reliability and validity.
Content
Practical skills in a range of laboratory techniques
Calibration issues for a range of laboratory equipment and techniques
Biomedical signal acquisition and processing
Inter-personal skills when conducting research involving human beings including issues relating to consent
Record keeping
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | Calculations associated with practical work. |
| Communication | Non-verbal and verbal communication when dealing with clients/research participants within the practical sessions. Written examination. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Tutorials: critically analysing relevant research articles. |
| Information Technology | Use of web-based literature databases. Blackboard. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Preparation for students aiming to work in health, health promotion or physical activity research and postgraduate/research setting. |
| Problem solving | Using an evidence-based approach to address specific issues when maintaining and using laboratory equipment. |
| Research skills | Literature searching and evaluation. |
| Subject Specific Skills | The module’s principle aim is to develop students’ practical skills in a working environment (e.g. a research laboratory or health/performance laboratory). |
| Team work | Team work skills are required in the practical classes. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7