Module Descriptors
SPORTS FOUNDATIONS FOR TECHNOLOGY
MECH40297
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Christopher Moorcroft
Email: C.I.Moorcroft@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
An in-course assignment which will be assessed by a written report (not exceeding 3000 words) and oral presentation/interview (not longer than 15 minutes) assessing Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
Module Indicative Content
The module aims to introduce basic human anatomy and physiology relating to sports. It covers four broad areas in a systems approach: Musculoskeletal, Pulmonary, Cardio-vascular Neurological.
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures - 12 hours
Tutorials - 24 hours
Module Texts
Bodyworks CD ROM
Interactive Anatomy DVD ROM
Anatomy & Physiology- the unity of form and function, K.S. Saladin, McGraw Hill. 2004. ISBN 0-07-242903-8
Module Resources
Sports equipment in Faculty Laboratories
Library resources
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None