Module Descriptors
THEORY AND PRACTICE OF SPORTS III (DANCE, GYMNASTICS AND OAA)
SPOR50566
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: James Lowe
Email: J.G.Lowe@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COACHING PRACTICAL weighted at 33%
- COACHING PRACTICAL weighted at 33%
- COACHING PRACTICAL weighted at 34%
Module Details
Module Texts
Coaching log books and handbooks appropriate for the activity. Eg
RYA Start Sailing - Beginners Handbook : RYA Training
Kassing, G & Jay D, (2003) Dance Teaching Methods and Curriculum Design. Human Kinetics
BAGA Gymnastics manuals (regularly updated)
RYA Start Sailing - Beginners Handbook : RYA Training
Kassing, G & Jay D, (2003) Dance Teaching Methods and Curriculum Design. Human Kinetics
BAGA Gymnastics manuals (regularly updated)
Module Additional Assessment Details
There will be three pieces of separate summative assessment:-
A movement analysis exercise will be performed within dance, gymnastics and OAA, and corrective practices identified each assessing LOS 1, 2 & 3
Further assessment details:
This is a typical form of assessment in the practical coaching environment where coaches/teachers/ instructors are required to observe a performance and produce a written analysis. This tests the ability to observe, analyse, compare with expectations and apply principles. In this case, students would not know the movement to be assessed and hence would be comparable to an unseen examination.
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
This form of assessment can be undertaken in video format in a classroom and in a field setting during practical sessions, hence formative feedback would be a normal part of a weekly session.
The skill would be practiced at regular intervals during contact hours.
A movement analysis exercise will be performed within dance, gymnastics and OAA, and corrective practices identified each assessing LOS 1, 2 & 3
Further assessment details:
This is a typical form of assessment in the practical coaching environment where coaches/teachers/ instructors are required to observe a performance and produce a written analysis. This tests the ability to observe, analyse, compare with expectations and apply principles. In this case, students would not know the movement to be assessed and hence would be comparable to an unseen examination.
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
This form of assessment can be undertaken in video format in a classroom and in a field setting during practical sessions, hence formative feedback would be a normal part of a weekly session.
The skill would be practiced at regular intervals during contact hours.
Module Indicative Content
The content of this module will cover the major aspects of technique applicable to dance, gymnastic* and outdoor adventurous activities (OAA*). Basic theoretical principles underpinning movement and safety will be covered. It will also consider the application of the principles of coaching, teaching and instruction to the three areas. The rules, regulations, governing bodies and officiating of the chosen activity will be covered.
Gymnastics may cover the disciplines of either Trampolining or Olympic Gymnastics
OAA may cover the activities of sailing, canoeing, orienteering or hill walking.
Gymnastics may cover the disciplines of either Trampolining or Olympic Gymnastics
OAA may cover the activities of sailing, canoeing, orienteering or hill walking.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (36)
18 hours lectures
18 hours practical
Independent Study Hours: (114)
36 hours tutor directed reading
30 hours assessment preparation
12 hours practice observations
36 hours additional independent reading, observation or practice coaching
18 hours lectures
18 hours practical
Independent Study Hours: (114)
36 hours tutor directed reading
30 hours assessment preparation
12 hours practice observations
36 hours additional independent reading, observation or practice coaching
Module Resources
Access to a gymnasium, dance studio and outdoor areas with appropriate equipment.
Lecture room with Powerpoint, video, OHP
Note that since gymnastics and OAA are high risk activities all instructors / coaches and facilities must meet the requirements of the respective national governing bodies.
Lecture room with Powerpoint, video, OHP
Note that since gymnastics and OAA are high risk activities all instructors / coaches and facilities must meet the requirements of the respective national governing bodies.