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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: Margarida Dias-Scoon
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
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, 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: Arthur Bossi
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 module assessment.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Reflective Log 60 2~3~4 Week 11 , WORDS= 1000-word Assessment one will include a logbook of three training sessions and a 1000-word reflection on the underpinning focus of its content related to the sub-disciplines covered within the module.
Oral Presentation 40 1~3~4 Week 13 HOURS= 15-minute Assessment two will be a 15-minute group presentation discussing how you would approach a case study scenario using a multi-disciplinary approach.
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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