Module Descriptors
THE ROLE OF SPORTS SCIENCE IN UNDERSTANDING SPORTS PERFORMANCE
SPOR30272
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 3
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Andrew Bloomer
Email: A.Bloomer@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 40%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 60%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module serves to provide an introduction to the role of the sports scientist in providing support for competitive sportspeople. This includes the roles of the physiologist, psychologist, nutritionist and biomechanist but also extends to the sports therapist, physiotherapist, podiatrist, match analyst etceteras. Basic fundamental knowledge of sport and exercise physiology, nutrition, psychology and biomechanics will be covered, as they apply in the scientific testing and monitoring of sports performance.
The module will cover aspects of laboratory and field testing of sports performance, the role of the sports scientist in individual and team sports, the importance of calibration, accuracy, reliability and specificity of testing. How to use scientific testing results to support the sportsperson in developing and improving their performance will be discussed. Communication of results to performers will be considered.
The module will cover aspects of laboratory and field testing of sports performance, the role of the sports scientist in individual and team sports, the importance of calibration, accuracy, reliability and specificity of testing. How to use scientific testing results to support the sportsperson in developing and improving their performance will be discussed. Communication of results to performers will be considered.
Module Additional Assessment Details
There will be TWO pieces of summative assessment
1) A 1000 word report based on a series of field and laboratory tests undertaken during the module worth 40% of the overall module grade and assessing learning outcomes 1 & 2
2) A 1 hour 30 minute unseen exam worth 60% of the overall module grade and assessing learning outcome 3, 4 and 5
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Formative feedback on knowledge and understanding will be a regular feature of workshop sessions where field and laboratory testing will be taking place. Students will undertake formative oral presentations of their reports before submission of the summative assessment.
The unseen exam will take the form of 3 separate and equally weighted class tests (30 minutes each) covering the subject areas of Sports Psychology, Sports Nutrition and Biomechanics
1) A 1000 word report based on a series of field and laboratory tests undertaken during the module worth 40% of the overall module grade and assessing learning outcomes 1 & 2
2) A 1 hour 30 minute unseen exam worth 60% of the overall module grade and assessing learning outcome 3, 4 and 5
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Formative feedback on knowledge and understanding will be a regular feature of workshop sessions where field and laboratory testing will be taking place. Students will undertake formative oral presentations of their reports before submission of the summative assessment.
The unseen exam will take the form of 3 separate and equally weighted class tests (30 minutes each) covering the subject areas of Sports Psychology, Sports Nutrition and Biomechanics
Module Special Admissions Requirements
No Special Admission Requirements
Module Texts
Beashel, P. & Taylor, J (1999) Advanced studies in physical education and sport. Nelson Thornes Ltd.
Thatcher, J, Thatcher, R., Day, M, Portas, M. & Hood, S. (2009) Sport and exercise science. Learning Matters.
Wilmore, J. H., Costill, D. L., & Kenney, W. L. (2008). Physiology of sport and exercise. (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Access to website such as :-
Peak Performance (http://www.pponline.co.uk/)
Brianmac Sports Coach (http://www.brianmac.co.uk/)
Thatcher, J, Thatcher, R., Day, M, Portas, M. & Hood, S. (2009) Sport and exercise science. Learning Matters.
Wilmore, J. H., Costill, D. L., & Kenney, W. L. (2008). Physiology of sport and exercise. (4th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Access to website such as :-
Peak Performance (http://www.pponline.co.uk/)
Brianmac Sports Coach (http://www.brianmac.co.uk/)
Module Resources
Appropriately equipped laboratory with adequate technical support and: -
Diet analysis software
Cycle ergometers
Treadmill
Wingate software
Gas analysis software
Stadiometer, weighing scales, bioelectrical impedance analysis software
Electronic timing gates
Astroturf, sportshall
OHP and white board.
Appropriately equipped lecture theatre with access to an OHP / Powerpoint facility
Diet analysis software
Cycle ergometers
Treadmill
Wingate software
Gas analysis software
Stadiometer, weighing scales, bioelectrical impedance analysis software
Electronic timing gates
Astroturf, sportshall
OHP and white board.
Appropriately equipped lecture theatre with access to an OHP / Powerpoint facility
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures - 24 x 1 hour
Labs - 24 x 2 hours
A large proportion of this module involves practical work. Students will be expected to select appropriate physical tests and administer these tests according to set protocols. Also, to able to provide a basic interpretation of the results.
Independent Study Hours:
48 hours of reading to support lectures.
24 hours of literature searching and reading to support the laboratory and field testing.
24 hours preparation for formative assessment.
48 hours preparation for summative assignments
84 hours student led independent study...including internet searching and reading, library searching and reading plus observing sports scientists at sporting events (Match analysis, physiotherapists, sports therapists, psychologists etceteras)
228 hours total
Labs - 24 x 2 hours
A large proportion of this module involves practical work. Students will be expected to select appropriate physical tests and administer these tests according to set protocols. Also, to able to provide a basic interpretation of the results.
Independent Study Hours:
48 hours of reading to support lectures.
24 hours of literature searching and reading to support the laboratory and field testing.
24 hours preparation for formative assessment.
48 hours preparation for summative assignments
84 hours student led independent study...including internet searching and reading, library searching and reading plus observing sports scientists at sporting events (Match analysis, physiotherapists, sports therapists, psychologists etceteras)
228 hours total