| Module Identifier |
SS25020 |
| Module Title |
APPLIED AND THEMATIC STUDIES TWO |
| Academic Year |
2002/2003 |
| Co-ordinator |
Professor Jonathan H Doust |
| Semester |
Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters) |
| Course delivery |
Lecture | 12 Hours Lecture |
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Seminars / Tutorials | 8 Hours Seminars and Tutorials |
| Assessment |
Semester Assessment | Coursework One oral presentation (30%)
One client-centered consultancy proposal (70%) | |
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Supplementary Exam | Coursework
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Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to...
1. Evaluate and apply knowledge from the sub-disciplines of sport and exercise science to a self-chosen theme
2. Demonstrate knowledge of a client-centered approach to sport and exercise science support work
3. Demonstrate knowledge of professional accreditation frameworks, ethics, and codes of practice when working with clients
4. Produce an applied analysis of a self-chosen setting in the form of a client-centered proposal for consultancy
Brief description
This module continues the approach begun with the Level One module in Applied and Thematic Studies. The primary purpose is to allow the integration and application of students' developing knowledge in the sub-disciplines of sport and exercise science. A feature of the ATS modules is to allow students to develop a theme in which they have a genuine personal interest and in
this Level Two module a client-centered approach is taken. Applied and thematic studies also provides an opportunity for
the structured development of a number of key generic skills and for career planning and ehancement.
Aims
This module contains the approach begun with the Level One module in Applied and Thematic Studies. The primary purpose
is to allow the integration and application of students' developing knowledge in the sub-disciplines of sport and exercise science. A feature of the ATS modules is to allow students to develop a theme in which they have a genuine personal interest and in this Level Two module a client-centered approach is taken. Applied and thematic studies also provides an opportunity for the structured development of a number of key generic skills and for career planning and enhancement.
1. To develop the application of sport & exercise science to a self-chosen theme with a focus on a client-centered approach
2. Develop skillsi n oral discussion and presentation
3. Provide knowledge of subsidiary and contextual topics such as politics, sociology etc
4. Provide opportunities for vocationally relevant study
5. Develop independent, self-directed and co-operative approaches to study
Reading Lists
Books
Harley, R. and Doust, J.. (1995)
Strength and fitness training for basketball: a sports science manual.. National Coaching Foundation, Leeds
Mottram, D.. (1995)
Drugs in sport. 2nd ed. Routledge, London
Sjogaard, G. and Bangsbo, J.. (2000)
Sailing and Science: in an interdisciplinary approach. Institute of Exercise and Sport Science. Copenhagen
Burwitz, L.. (1992)
Future directions for performance related research in the sports sciences; an interdisciplinary approach.. Sports Council, London
Biddle, S., Fox, K. and Boucher,S.. (2000)
Physical activity and psychological well-being. Routledge, London
Armstrong, L.E.. (2000)
Performing in extreme environments. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL
Cashmore, E.. (2000)
Making sense of sport. Routledge, London
Doust. J.. (2000)
Vegetarianism and sport: parts 1 and 11. Fitpro Dec/Jan and Feb/March 1999/2000
Web Page/Sites
www.acsm.org.
The American College of Sports Medicine.
www.gssiweb.com.
The Gatorade sports nutrition site.
www.olympic.org.
The IOC.
www.sponet.de.
A coaching science database from the Institute of Applied Training, Leipzig.
www.sportssci.org.
A sports science related website.