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Sport Science 1B (ED0932)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : EDU-1-SpSciB

This course will accommodate two perspectives, knowledge and understanding of which underpins human physical activity. This programme will incorporate study of the classical Newtonian Laws with illustrative sporting examples and the basic mechanics that underpin the movement of humans and inanimate objects. This will be coupled with the study of Sports Psychology through consideration of various fundemental constructs which impact on sport and/or exercise participation and performance. The content will provde basic overviews, pertinent topics such as motivation, anxiety/arousal, group factors and attitudes. This element aims to provide students with an appreciation of the broad and inter-linked influences which psychological factors may have in sport and exercise settings.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Sport, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Laboratory	Monday	16:10	17:00	Central
Lecture	Tuesday	15:00	15:50	Central
Laboratory	Tuesday	16:10	17:00	Central
Lecture	Thursday	16:10	17:00	Central
Lecture	Friday	14:00	15:50	Central
Laboratory	Friday	16:10	17:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Understand Newton's laws of motion and appreciate their application to sport;
Understand the units and terms used in biomechanics and kinesiology;
Appreciate the academic and political development of sport psychology and its application to athletic performance;
Identify and appreciate current developments in sport psychology;