Undergraduate Course: Sport Science 1A (SPRT08002)
Course Outline
| School | Moray House School of Education |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course will provide an overview of key theories and principles within the fields of exercise physiology and skill acquisition. The course will incorporate an overview of the main physiological systems responsible for efficient and effective human movement in the spectrum of physical activity. This will be complemented by an overview of factors affecting motor skill performance and motor skill learning. Consideration will be given to two theoretical perspectives and their implications for the use of various teaching techniques.
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| Course description |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2014/15, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 0 |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 38,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 12,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
146 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Exercise Physiology: 1 x 1500 word assignment (40%)
Skill Acquisition: 1 x 2hr examination (60%)
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| Exam Information |
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Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Sport Science 1A (Skill Acquisition) | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
Identify and appreciate the structure and function of the major physiological systems and their operation;
Identify and appreciate the major systems responsible and affected by exercise and training;
Understand the acquisition, retention and transfer of motor skills;
Relate information processing theory and dynamic systems theory to techniques used in the teaching and coaching of motor skills.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Simon Coleman
Tel: (0131 6)51 6653
Email: simon.coleman@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Sarah Fraser
Tel:
Email: s.fraser@ed.ac.uk |
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