Undergraduate Course: Sport Science 3A (SPRT10022)
Course Outline
| School | Moray House School of Education |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Sport |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The teacher of physical activity, the coach of specific techniques, must be able to analyse techniques in terms of mechanical effectiveness and efficiency. Biomechanical analysis of sports techniques builds on previous knowledge and understanding in order to apply analysis to specific movement situations. Indicative content considers video, measurement of force and impulse, computer simulation and quantitative analysis. Building on elements covered in the previous year, and utilising a similar approach, this aspect of the course focuses on group aspects of performance. Likely topics include decision-making in team settings together with a consideration of coherence and cohesion. In addition, conflict management, communication, leadership and social influences will be examined. As before, applied techniques and implications will be identified in relation to the theoretical perspectives examined. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | 09:00 - 10:50 | | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 09:00 - 10:50 | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
Biomechanics - Mondays and Psychology - Thursdays |
| Exam Information |
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Paper Name |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Sport Science 3A | 2:00 | | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 1:00 | | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Understand the different methods available for the qualitative and quantitative biomechanical analysis of sporting activity;
Realise the potential use of new technologies (including video, cine, force platform and computers) in sports biomechanics analysis;
Analyse the structure and composition of groups / teams in sport;
Evaluate communication processes;
Propose and justify approaches to enhancing group decision making in sport.
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Assessment Information
1 x 2hr exam
1 x 2500 word assignment in Sport Psychology OR
1 x 2500 project report in Biomechanics |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Hugh Richards
Tel: (0131 6)51 6092
Email: Hugh.Richards@education.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Sarah Fraser
Tel:
Email: s.fraser@ed.ac.uk |
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