1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the role of sports science professionals in providing support for competing sports people.
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
Enquiry

2. Be able to describe all laboratory and field-based testing protocols covered on the module.

Knowledge and Understanding
Application
Communication
Problem solving

3. Be able to communicate results of laboratory and field tests of performance to competing sports people. Communication
Analysis
Reflection

4. Be able to describe the application of biomechanical principles in their application to sports performance Knowledge and Understanding
Reflection
Enquiry

1hr 30 minute psychology exam assessing semester 1 psychology content. (Learning outcomes 1 and 3)

1hr physiology/biomechanics exam assessing semester 2 physiology/biomechanics content. (Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4)

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 and biomechanist but also extends to the sports therapist, physiotherapist, podiatrist and match analyst. Basic fundamental knowledge of sport and exercise physiology, 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.

This module will comprise of the following:

Contact hours:

Lectures – 26 x 1 hour
Laboratory practical sessions - 13 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. Students will also learn to be able to provide a basic interpretation of the results.

Independent study hours:

52 hours of reading to support lectures.
28 hours of literature searching and reading to support the laboratory and field testing.
28 hours preparation for formative assessment.
52 hours preparation for summative assignments
88 hours student led independent study...including internet searching and reading, library searching and reading.

248 hours total

Kenney, W. L., Wilmore, J., & Costill, D. (2015). Physiology of sport and exercise 6th edition. Human kinetics. ISBN-13: 9781450477673

Cox, R. H. (2012).Sport Psychology: Concepts and applications (7th ed.). New York-McGraw-

Morris, T. and Summers, J.J (2004) Sports psychology, theory, application and issues (2nd ed.). Wiley.

Bartlett, R. (2014). Introduction to sports biomechanics: Analysing human movement patterns. (3rd ed.). Routledge.

Appropriately equipped laboratory with adequate technical support and: -
- Cycle ergometers
- Treadmill
- Wingate software
- Gas analysis software
- Stadiometer, weighing scales, bioelectrical impedance analysis software
- Electronic timing gates
- Astroturf, sportshall
- interactive / whiteboard
Appropriately equipped lecture theatre