Undergraduate Course: Sport Science 1B (SPRT08003)
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 covers two perspectives within Sport Science, namely Sport Psychology and Biomechanics.
Biomechanics: The British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES) describes Sport and Exercise Biomechanics as encompassing the area of science concerned "with the analysis of mechanics of human movement". In other words it is the science of explaining how and why the human body moves in the way that it does. In sport and exercise that definition is often extended to also consider the interaction between the performer and his or her equipment and environment. Biomechanics is traditionally divided into the areas of kinetics (concerning the analysis of the forces acting on the body) and kinematics (concerning the analysis of the movements of the body).
Psychology: The British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES) describes psychology as a branch of science that seeks to "explain how motivations, beliefs and emotions influence our behaviour plus the behaviour of individuals or members of groups in sport and exercise." This element of the course aims to provide students with an appreciation of the broad and inter-linked influences which psychological factors may have in sport and exercise settings.
Both elements of the course have their own teaching, learning and assessment. To pass this course your overall mark will have to be 40% or higher. If you do poorly in one perspective, you may be able to 'compensate' if you have higher marks in the other. |
| Course description |
This teaching and learning is research-led. Members of academic staff the Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Science (ISPEHS) who contribute to this course are all members of one or more of the following research groups hosted by ISPEHS: (1) Physical Activity for Health Research Centre (PAHRC), (2) Edinburgh Sports Research, (3) Human Performance and Aquatics and (4) Physical Education Research Forum (PERF).
Biomechanics:
This element of the course 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.
Sport Psychology:
This element of the course will provide an overview of selected theories associated with both motivation and learning. An understanding of individual and social influences on motivation will be developed, before considering the factors affecting performance from both an individual and team/group perspective.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of Newton's laws of motion and other biomechanical principles, and understanding of some of their basic applications in sports.
- Develop an understanding of the methods used for data collection and analysis in biomechanics, including biomechanical equipment and software.
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of key theoretical perspectives in relation to both individual and group/team performance.
- Demonstrate a capacity to apply theoretical principles from the field of sport psychology to practice settings within physical education and sport.
- Develop an understanding of the methods used for data collection and analysis in sport psychology.
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Reading List
Biomechanics
McGinnis, P.M. (2013). Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise.3rd ed. Leeds: Human Kinetics. (Introduction chapter)
Knudson, D. (2007). Fundamentals of Biomechanics (available at: http://goo.gl/DIKsEU) (chapters 1-2)
Sport Psychology
Cox, R. H. (2012). Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Moran, A. P. (2004). Sport and Exercise Psychology: A Critical Introduction. London: Routledge.
Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (2011). Foundations of Sport Psychology (5th Edition). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Williams, J. M. (Ed.) (2006). Applied Sport Psychology (3rd edition). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
This course addresses 12 of the 20 graduate attributes developed on the BSc Applied Sport Science degree
RESEARCH AND ENQUIRY
(1) Understand the philosophy of scientific methods of enquiry in order to critically evaluate evidence and analyse research literature.
(4) Interpret data collected or reported in sport, physical activity and exercise studies
(6) Develop logical arguments surrounding issues within sport science, physical activity and exercise
PERSONAL AND INTELLECTUAL AUTONOMY
(7) Be independent learners who can take responsibility for their own learning
(8) Be able to respond to unfamiliar problems by extrapolating their existing knowledge and understanding
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
(9) Be able to communicate clearly using oral and written methods, including posters, presentations, essays, web pages, in order to critique, negotiate, create or communicate understanding
(10) Be able to use communication as a means for collaborating with and relating to others including staff, other students and research participants.
(11) Be able to engage in critical discussion demonstrating listening skills, effective use of evidence and their own experiences to articulate points and defend their own assertions
PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS
(14) Have developed their organisational, time management and decision-making skills
(15) Be able to work effectively in a team; overcoming and discussing problems and recognising the diversity of contributions different individuals can make to collaborative work
TECHNICAL/PRACTICAL SKILLS
(18) Be able to use the test, measurement and analysis tools appropriate to sport, physical activity and exercise, including for example laboratory or field tests.
(21) Be able to present data and report research findings according to standard scientific conventions |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Murray Craig
Tel: (0131 6)51 6043
Email: mcraig2@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Sarah Fraser
Tel:
Email: s.fraser@ed.ac.uk |
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