Module Identifier
SS35000
Module Title
APPLIED AND THEMATIC STUDIES THREE
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Dr Sally Akehurst
Semester
Semester 1
Other Staff
 

Course Delivery

Delivery Type Delivery length / details
Lecture 1 x 1 hr lecture per week
Seminars / Tutorials 1 x 1 hr seminar per week
 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Poster presentation  40%
Semester Assessment Consultancy report  60%
Supplementary Exam Consultancy report (2,000 words)  100%

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-centred 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-centred proposal for consultancy.

Aims

1. To develop the application of sport and exercise science to a self-chosen theme.
2. Provide knowledge of subsidiary and contextual topics such as politics, sociology etc.
3. Develop independent, self-directed and co-operative approaches to study.

Brief description

This module continues the approach taken in the Level One and Two modules 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 this culminates in this Level Three module with the final submission of an applied report. 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.

Reading List


Biddle, S., Fox, K. and Boucher, S. (2000) Physical activity and psyhological well-being. Routledge, London Primo search Burwitz, L. (1992) Future directions for performance related research in the sports sciences: an interdisciplinary approach. Sports Council, London Primo search Cashmore, E. (2000) Making sense of sport. Routledge, London Primo search Doust, J. (2000) Vegetarianism and sport: parts I and II. Fitpro Dec/Jan and Feb/March 1999/2000 Primo search Harley, R. and Doust, J. (1995) Strength and fitness training for basketball: a sports science manual. National Coaching Foundation, Leeds Primo search Mottram, D. (1995) Drugs in sport. 2nd ed. Routledge, London Primo search Sjogaard, G. and Bangsbo, J. (2000) Sailing and Science: in an interdisciplinary approach. Institute of Exercise and Sport Science, Copenhagen Primo search Consult For Futher Information
www.acsm.org The American College of Sports Medicine Primo search www.gssiweb.com The Gatorade sports nutrition site Primo search www.olympic .org The IOC Primo search www.sponet.de A coaching science database from the Institute of Applied Training, Leipzig Primo search www.sportssci.org A sports science related website Primo search

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6