Module Descriptors
EFFECTIVE LEARNING, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
SPOR40385
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 252
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 40%
- WORKSHOP REPORT weighted at 10%
- PROJECT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 3 pieces of summative assessment:
1. The first involves the submission of a subject-specific essay (1200 words) which will assess LO1, LO2 and LO3
2. The second involves the submission of workshop reflection sheets (500 words) which will assess LO1, LO2 and LO3
3. The third involves the completion of an individual research-based project (2000 words) which will assess LO2, LO3 and LO4
Formative Assessment:
Via blackboard tasks and informal tutor feedback on essay submissions and individual project
1. The first involves the submission of a subject-specific essay (1200 words) which will assess LO1, LO2 and LO3
2. The second involves the submission of workshop reflection sheets (500 words) which will assess LO1, LO2 and LO3
3. The third involves the completion of an individual research-based project (2000 words) which will assess LO2, LO3 and LO4
Formative Assessment:
Via blackboard tasks and informal tutor feedback on essay submissions and individual project
Module Indicative Content
1. Effective Learning Skills:
Time management, different learning styles, effective note-taking, behaving professionally in Sport and Exercise settings; use library and learning resources to identify suitable information sources; obtain information electronically; compare and evaluate information from a variety of sources; prepare for and learn from assessment and feedback; learn both qualitative and quantitative approaches to the research process; collect and analyse research data
2. Communication Skills:
(a) Written communication: preparing, writing and presenting an essay including referencing and citing of information; preparing, writing and presenting an individual research project including a literature review, methodology, results and discussion section
(b) Reading and verbal skills: asking effective questions in class and group discussions; recognising and constructing an argument and taking into account other students? views; selecting, analysing and comparing a range of print based information and research data
3. Information Technology Skills:
The use of a Windows environment to communicate ideas via word processing and/or spreadsheets. Use e-mail and access WWW in terms of locating, selecting and evaluating internet-based information
4. Numeracy and Statistical Skills
Introduction to research methodologies, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches to research design. Introduction to statistical packages and ways of analysing, interpreting and representing data
Time management, different learning styles, effective note-taking, behaving professionally in Sport and Exercise settings; use library and learning resources to identify suitable information sources; obtain information electronically; compare and evaluate information from a variety of sources; prepare for and learn from assessment and feedback; learn both qualitative and quantitative approaches to the research process; collect and analyse research data
2. Communication Skills:
(a) Written communication: preparing, writing and presenting an essay including referencing and citing of information; preparing, writing and presenting an individual research project including a literature review, methodology, results and discussion section
(b) Reading and verbal skills: asking effective questions in class and group discussions; recognising and constructing an argument and taking into account other students? views; selecting, analysing and comparing a range of print based information and research data
3. Information Technology Skills:
The use of a Windows environment to communicate ideas via word processing and/or spreadsheets. Use e-mail and access WWW in terms of locating, selecting and evaluating internet-based information
4. Numeracy and Statistical Skills
Introduction to research methodologies, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches to research design. Introduction to statistical packages and ways of analysing, interpreting and representing data
Module Texts
Cottrell, S. (2003) The Study Skills Handbook. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Gratton, C. and Jones, I. (2004) Research Methods for Sports Studies. London: Routledge
Kinnear, P.R. and Gray, C.D. (2007) SPSS 15 Made Simple. Hove: Psychology Press
Thomas, J.R. and Nelson, J.K. (2001) Research Methods in Physical Activity. Champaign, Ill: Human Kinetics
Gratton, C. and Jones, I. (2004) Research Methods for Sports Studies. London: Routledge
Kinnear, P.R. and Gray, C.D. (2007) SPSS 15 Made Simple. Hove: Psychology Press
Thomas, J.R. and Nelson, J.K. (2001) Research Methods in Physical Activity. Champaign, Ill: Human Kinetics
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre
Appropriately and adequately equipped workshop space, with occasional use of an IT room, containing the statistical package SPSS
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Appropriately and adequately equipped workshop space, with occasional use of an IT room, containing the statistical package SPSS
Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities
Module Learning Strategies
24 hours of lectures covering areas 1 to 4 listed above
24 hours of workshop-based material, with the emphasis on building on lecture material via individual and group based tasks, with an additional 252 hours of independent study. Independent study includes set tasks and activities, preparatory and follow-up reading, data collection and analysis
24 hours of workshop-based material, with the emphasis on building on lecture material via individual and group based tasks, with an additional 252 hours of independent study. Independent study includes set tasks and activities, preparatory and follow-up reading, data collection and analysis