Module Descriptors
UNIT 7: SKILL ACQUISITION
SPOR40282
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 45
Independent Study Hours: 105
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 75%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 25%
Module Details
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture room.
Appropriately and adequately equipped learning resource facility.
Various media such as books, journals, publications, computer-based resources and videos to provide current information and research findings. Internet access to research findings.
Appropriately and adequately equipped learning resource facility.
Various media such as books, journals, publications, computer-based resources and videos to provide current information and research findings. Internet access to research findings.
Module Indicative Content
This unit has been designed to develop learners' awareness of skill acquisition, and enable them to apply this knowledge to practical situations. Learners are required to produce an essay covering the nature of skilled performance, the practical application of information processing in sport, and key theories of learning. They also give a presentation on the application of learning theories to the development of performance in specific practical activities.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 x 1500 word essay covering outcomes 1, 2, and 3
1 x 5 minute presentation covering outcome 4 (500 words)
1 x 5 minute presentation covering outcome 4 (500 words)
Module Texts
Core Texts:
Cox R H (2002) Sports Psychology: concepts and applications 5th edition. Dubuque, Iowa.
Davis B, Bull R, Roscoe J, Roscoe D. (2000)Physical Education and the Study of Sport (4th Ed) Mosby Publishing.
Schmidt, R A Motor Learning and Performance from Principles to Practice (Human Kinetics, 1991)
Additions
Cross N and Lyle J. (eds) (1999) The coaching process: principals and practice for sport.: Butterworth-Heinemann Oxford
Gill, D. (1986). Psychological Dynamics of Sport. Champaign, IL. Human Kinetics.
Hardy, L., Jones, G. and Gould, D. (1996). Understanding Psychological Preparation for Sport. Theory and Practice of Elite Performers. Chichester. Wiley.
Knudson D V (1997) Qualitative analysis of human movement
Williams C and James D (2001) Science for exercise and sport. Routledge
Cox R H (2002) Sports Psychology: concepts and applications 5th edition. Dubuque, Iowa.
Davis B, Bull R, Roscoe J, Roscoe D. (2000)Physical Education and the Study of Sport (4th Ed) Mosby Publishing.
Schmidt, R A Motor Learning and Performance from Principles to Practice (Human Kinetics, 1991)
Additions
Cross N and Lyle J. (eds) (1999) The coaching process: principals and practice for sport.: Butterworth-Heinemann Oxford
Gill, D. (1986). Psychological Dynamics of Sport. Champaign, IL. Human Kinetics.
Hardy, L., Jones, G. and Gould, D. (1996). Understanding Psychological Preparation for Sport. Theory and Practice of Elite Performers. Chichester. Wiley.
Knudson D V (1997) Qualitative analysis of human movement
Williams C and James D (2001) Science for exercise and sport. Routledge
Module Learning Strategies
45 Hours Contact:-
25 x 1.5 hours tutor-led lecture programme.
5 x 1.5 hours tutor-led and/or student-led presentations and workshop programme.
105 hours student-led guided independent study:-
75 hours research/reading
30 hours assignment completion
25 x 1.5 hours tutor-led lecture programme.
5 x 1.5 hours tutor-led and/or student-led presentations and workshop programme.
105 hours student-led guided independent study:-
75 hours research/reading
30 hours assignment completion