Module Descriptors
HEALTH AND FITNESS
SPOR50780
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Jack Bullock
Email: jack.bullock1@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 90
Independent Study Hours: 210
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- Coursework - Report 1500 words weighted at 50%
- Coursework - Report 1500 words weighted at 50%
- Practical - Perform 4 x 30 minute fitness sessions weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped practical venue
Module Indicative Content
The module aims to provide students with an introduction to:
The benefits of physical activity
The components of physical fitness
Basic physical activity assessment methods
Practical experience of safe and effective exercise for developing physical fitness
Techniques for monitoring and evaluating individual activity needs and status
Nutritional requirements of a specific training regime.
The benefits of physical activity
The components of physical fitness
Basic physical activity assessment methods
Practical experience of safe and effective exercise for developing physical fitness
Techniques for monitoring and evaluating individual activity needs and status
Nutritional requirements of a specific training regime.
Module Learning Strategies
Students will have a 30 week tutor-led lecture programme.
3 hours per week, totalling 90 hours:
- 30 x 2 hours tutor led workshop programme
- 30 x 1 hour tutorial
210 hours student-led independent study, consisting of:
- 60 hours background reading
- 60 hours report planning
- 90 hours report writing
3 hours per week, totalling 90 hours:
- 30 x 2 hours tutor led workshop programme
- 30 x 1 hour tutorial
210 hours student-led independent study, consisting of:
- 60 hours background reading
- 60 hours report planning
- 90 hours report writing
Module Texts
Bompa, T., Carerra, M. (2005). Periodization training for sports: Science-based strength and conditioning plans for 17 sports. USA: Human Kinetics.
Draper, N., Marshall, H. (2013) Exercise Physiology for Health and Sport Performance. Harlow: Pearson.
Kang, J. (2012) Nutrition and Metabolism in Sport, Exercise and Health. London: Routledge.
McArdle, W, Katch, F. and Katch, V (2006). Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition & Human Performance. Williams & Wilkins.
Wilmore, J & Costil, D, Kenney, W (2008). Physiology of sport and exercise. USA: Human Kinetics.
Draper, N., Marshall, H. (2013) Exercise Physiology for Health and Sport Performance. Harlow: Pearson.
Kang, J. (2012) Nutrition and Metabolism in Sport, Exercise and Health. London: Routledge.
McArdle, W, Katch, F. and Katch, V (2006). Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition & Human Performance. Williams & Wilkins.
Wilmore, J & Costil, D, Kenney, W (2008). Physiology of sport and exercise. USA: Human Kinetics.
Assessment Details
Student will be required to complete 3 pieces of summative assessment.
Assignment 1
A 1500 word report to assess learning outcomes 2 & 3 for 50% of the overall module grade.
The report should look to explain the principles of training eg FITT principle, SPORT. It should explain what physiological changes happen to the body following certain exercise regimes.
The student needs to apply knowledge of exercise regimes for two chosen specific client groups (elderly, children, pregnant women, differing medical conditions). Explaining how adaptation of sessions and exercises are appropriate for the client groups.
Assignment 2
A 1500 word report contributing 50% of the overall module mark which will assess learning outcomes 1 & 4.
The report should be based upon your experience of assessment 3 and your wider knowledge drawn from the module providing a rationale for the development of a 6 week training programme. The report must include a range of fitness tests for different fitness components explaining why determining fitness levels are important when completing an exercise programme. Referring to national averages, the student will develop their 6 week training programme, commenting on its suitability and its rationale for the development of fitness components.
Assignment 3
Perform 4 x 30 minute fitness sessions - compulsory observations. This assessment is 0% weighted.
Additional Assessment Details:
Students will undertake formative assessment and feedback via:
Weekly tutorial support
Small Group Review Meetings
Activities on the VLE
Assignment 1
A 1500 word report to assess learning outcomes 2 & 3 for 50% of the overall module grade.
The report should look to explain the principles of training eg FITT principle, SPORT. It should explain what physiological changes happen to the body following certain exercise regimes.
The student needs to apply knowledge of exercise regimes for two chosen specific client groups (elderly, children, pregnant women, differing medical conditions). Explaining how adaptation of sessions and exercises are appropriate for the client groups.
Assignment 2
A 1500 word report contributing 50% of the overall module mark which will assess learning outcomes 1 & 4.
The report should be based upon your experience of assessment 3 and your wider knowledge drawn from the module providing a rationale for the development of a 6 week training programme. The report must include a range of fitness tests for different fitness components explaining why determining fitness levels are important when completing an exercise programme. Referring to national averages, the student will develop their 6 week training programme, commenting on its suitability and its rationale for the development of fitness components.
Assignment 3
Perform 4 x 30 minute fitness sessions - compulsory observations. This assessment is 0% weighted.
Additional Assessment Details:
Students will undertake formative assessment and feedback via:
Weekly tutorial support
Small Group Review Meetings
Activities on the VLE