Module Descriptors
CHILDREN IN SPORT AND PE
SPOR60339
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: James Capper
Email: J.Capper@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Capel, S., & Piotrowski, S. (2000). Issues in physical education. London: Routledge Falmer.
Gardiner, S., James, M., O?Leary, J. & Welch, R. (2006). Sports law (3rd Ed.). London, UK: Cavendish Publishing
Green, K., & Hardman, K. (2005). Physical education: Essential issues. London, UK: Sage
Penney, D., Clarke, G., Quill, M., & Kinchin, G. D. (2005). Sport education in physical education: Research based practice. London, UK: Routledge
Gardiner, S., James, M., O?Leary, J. & Welch, R. (2006). Sports law (3rd Ed.). London, UK: Cavendish Publishing
Green, K., & Hardman, K. (2005). Physical education: Essential issues. London, UK: Sage
Penney, D., Clarke, G., Quill, M., & Kinchin, G. D. (2005). Sport education in physical education: Research based practice. London, UK: Routledge
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (24)
12 hours of Lectures
12 hours of Seminars (6 x 2 hours)
Independent Study Hours: (126)
126 hours of independent learning and assessment preparation
Lectures (12hrs) will form an important part of the learning process, increasing students' knowledge of crucial issues that underpin the course. Seminars will be fortnightly, student-led and will often follow a workshop approach (12 hours). Students will be required to undertake background reading, including journals, current newspapers, government reports and refer to the internet in order to prepare for seminars and the final assessment.(40 hours). Students will also be expected to observe and analyse taped extracts and interviews from physical education and coaching sessions to research curriculum changes, using a variety of methodologies (34 hours). Research and preparation of the coursework assessment is expected to take approximately 40 hours.
12 hours of Lectures
12 hours of Seminars (6 x 2 hours)
Independent Study Hours: (126)
126 hours of independent learning and assessment preparation
Lectures (12hrs) will form an important part of the learning process, increasing students' knowledge of crucial issues that underpin the course. Seminars will be fortnightly, student-led and will often follow a workshop approach (12 hours). Students will be required to undertake background reading, including journals, current newspapers, government reports and refer to the internet in order to prepare for seminars and the final assessment.(40 hours). Students will also be expected to observe and analyse taped extracts and interviews from physical education and coaching sessions to research curriculum changes, using a variety of methodologies (34 hours). Research and preparation of the coursework assessment is expected to take approximately 40 hours.
Module Indicative Content
This module will develop student's understanding of children's development through sport and physical education. Specifically it will allow students to critically analyse the psychological and social development of young people in sport and physical education. It will also critically analyse the national curriculum and evaluate the impact of physical education on young people.
Module Resources
Lecture room with access to video and power point of OHP facilities
Seminar room with access to video and OHP equipment
Computers with access to CD Rom, LLS and the internet
Dictaphones
Internet access sufficient to access blackboard
Seminar room with access to video and OHP equipment
Computers with access to CD Rom, LLS and the internet
Dictaphones
Internet access sufficient to access blackboard
Module Additional Assessment Details
One examination worth 100% (2 hours). This will cover learning outcomes 1, 2 & 3.
Formative learning will be mainly via discussions within seminar situations and via independent study.
Students will be required to undertake preparatory reading ahead of seminars to create an informed discussion about topical issues.
Formative learning will be mainly via discussions within seminar situations and via independent study.
Students will be required to undertake preparatory reading ahead of seminars to create an informed discussion about topical issues.