Undergraduate Course: Sport Science 2A (SPRT08004)
Course Outline
| School | Moray House School of Education |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course will develop work previously undertaken in Year 1. In the area of Skill Acquisition and Motor Control students will be exposed to recent theoretical perspectives and practical experience in the area of Perceptual-Motor Development. Students will be encouraged to develop their understanding of research issues and the research process associated with this area. Biochemistry of Sport and Exercise will introduce students to the integrative nature of energy production. They will be required to critically appraise exercise activity, and the demands of particular activities. The concepts responsible for the development of physical performance will enable critical approval of established practice. |
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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 22,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 22,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
152 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
1 x 2 hour Biochemistry examination (60%) 1 x 2000 word Skill Acquisition assignment(40%) |
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Sport Science 2A | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
Understand how to assess the acquisition, retention and transfer of motor skills;
Understand the difference between cognitive and ecological perspectives of skilled behaviour;
Understand the basic elements of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism;
Understand the provision of biochemical energy for muscular contraction across the spectrum of physical activity;
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Dave Saunders
Tel: (0131 6)51 4121
Email: Dave.Saunders@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Sarah Fraser
Tel:
Email: s.fraser@ed.ac.uk |
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