Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Foundations of Sport and Exercise Science
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES07101
Module leader: Gordon Dunlop
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Sport Exercise and Health Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

This module aims to introduce you to the three sub-disciplines within sport and exercise sciences: physiology, biomechanics, and psychology. The subjects are central to the understanding and development of human performance in sporting, exercise and health contexts. You will engage with data collection within a practical environment gaining hands-on skills and knowledge in each discipline. You will develop your understanding of a multidisciplinary approach that practitioners may adopt in the context of sport, exercise and health sciences.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Acquire an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of sports and exercise science

LO2: Observe, collect and record biomechanical, physiological and psychological information on a physical performance using appropriate tools.

LO3: Define key biomechanical, physiological and psychological principles relating to a specific physical activity.

LO4: Gain an appreciation of the nature of information collected during an observation in a sport and exercise science context.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Gordon Dunlop
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 33 Lectures will be run each week as a series of workshops focussing on the recognition and development of an awareness of the application of sport and exercise science to sport and physical activity. The key theoretical concepts will be introduced. This approach will provide opportunities for you to gain an appreciation of the information collected during the practical sessions.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 6 During the practical sessions you will gain practical experience in the collection of biomechanical, physiological and psychological principles relating to a specific activity.
Online Guided independent study 100 Guided independent study will be encouraged through weekly readings provided on the module Moodle page Leganto reading list and additional tasks to supplement classroom based teachings.
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 61 Groupwork will be expected during practical classes and expanding to groupwork related tasks for preparation for the second component of assessment
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 40 1~2~3 Week 13 , WORDS= 1000 words In this report you will be asked to consider the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to training/coaching practice based on 1 of the 3 practical scenarios given.
Class Test 20 3~4 Week 5 HOURS= 40 minutes This class test will consist of 30 multiple choice and true/false based questions on the topics of the sub-discipline covered until week 5.
Class Test 20 3~4 Week 8 HOURS= 40 minutes This class test will consist of 30 multiple choice and true/false based questions on the topics of the sub-discipline covered until week 8.
Class Test 20 3~4 Week 11 HOURS= 40 minutes This class test will consist of 30 multiple choice and true/false based questions on the topics of the sub-discipline covered until week 11.
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES07101 Foundations of Sport and Exercise Science
 

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