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Sport Science 2B (ED0934)

? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 8  ? Acronym : EDU-2-SpSciB

This course will develop work previously undertaken in Year 1. In the area of Biomechanical Analysis, knowledge of the muscular anatomy and kinesiology required to analyse the methods by which human movement is performed will be considered. In addition specific mechanical principles will be considered which underpin sporting activity, examples will be drawn from selected activities. The Psychological strand of the course focuses on individual aspects of sport performance. Topics addressed will include emotional, anxiety/arousal, attention, control mechanisms and their evaluation, and coping. Within this element of the course students will be introduced to relevant theoretical approaches, together with applied technigues and implications for practice which accrue. The use of laboratory style tasks in tandem with more concentrated seminar/ tutorial work will enable this integration of theory and practice.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd 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 15:00 15:50 Central
Lecture Monday 16:10 17:00 Central
Lecture Wednesday 12:10 13:00 Central
Laboratory Thursday 14:00 14:50 Central
Laboratory Friday 14:00 15:50 Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Identify the major bones and muscle groups and appreciate their role as major lever systems in the facilitation of physical activity;
Understand the mechanical principles in selected sporting situations and appreciate limitations placed on sporting activity by biomechanical factors;
Interpret data resulting from an understanding of psychological assessment techniques;
Recommend techniques suitable for improving performance

Assessment Information

1 x 2 hr examination (60%) 1 x 1500 word kinesiological analysis (25%) 1 x 1000 word practice diary (15%)

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length
1ST May 1 - 2 hour(s)
2ND August 1 Paper 1 (Kinesiology) 1 hour(s)
2ND August 2 Paper 2 (Sports Psychology) 1 hour(s)

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Miss Sarah Fraser
Tel : (0131 6)51 6571
Email : S.Fraser@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Simon Coleman
Tel : (0131 6)51 6653
Email : simon.coleman@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.education.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/

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