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Core Module Information
Module title: Application of Science to Sport and Exercise
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES07102
Module leader: Hollie Fountain
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:

In this module you will develop a portfolio of key research and study skills required for your programme. This will help you to give you the platform of knowledge and skills on which to develop and progress effectively through the programme. Existing skills will be enhanced and new research skills will be learned to enable you to confidently undertake assessments on other modules and at higher levels within your programme of study. It is also intended that this module will help prepare you for the practicalities of the modern sport, exercise, health and coaching practitioners. The content will encourage you to appreciate evidence based practice within your discipline and explore the role of research in applied practice.You will be taught how to format your work in an academic manner and use appropriate functions in MS Office (e.g. table and graph design).You will be taught the basic statistical functions simple analysis software to help you to manage research data, and test simple hypotheses.Literature searching, retrieval, and referencing- You will be taught the skills to enable you to identify appropriate academic literature, and reference using APA guidelines, academic writing, communication, and presentation skills. You will also be taught an introduction to the research process and research ethics. Similarities and differences across disciplines represented by the programmes will also be addressed within this content.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Identify, search, and retrieve relevant discipline specific academic literature

LO2: Acknowledge supporting material and present in an academic manner

LO3: Communicate effectively in a range of media whether working alone or as part of a team

LO4: Demonstrate familiarity with research language associated with the research process (e.g. data collection techniques, interpretation)

LO5: Demonstrate ability to work and learn in an IT environment with a range of software packages
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Hollie Fountain
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 Practical classes and workshops will be delivered most weeks, and will give you the opportunity to put into practice your knowledge gained within the lecture or through guided independent study. Active participation in the session will be encouraged, alongside student-led activity and group work.
Online Guided independent study 162 Guided independent learning: You will be expected to read materials provided on Moodle, and engage in your own literature searching and learning on the topic. You will also be required to finish any incomplete practical work and to practice your new techniques outside of the classroom setting.
Face To Face Lecture 18 Lectures will be delivered each week to cover the core content of the module, and introduce you to the key study skills and research methods used to enhance your academic skills necessary for understanding the application of science to your discipline area.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 50 1~3~4~5 Week 9 HOURS= 1 hour This is a 1 hour online class test, timed and completed via the Moodle platform, that uses a combination of multiple choice and short answer questions to assess knowledge on the content from the first part of this module (including: academic literature [types, referencing, style], and the research process [types of data, data collection techniques, data analysis and interpretation])
Oral Presentation 50 1~2~3~4~5 Week 12 HOURS= 15 minutes This a small group oral presentation that will be submitted and delivered in a group of 1-3 students. The content will be based on data collected within the module, and will be structured following the research process. Ten minutes of the assessment time is allocated to an oral presentation, the 5 minutes remaining will be allocated to questions and answers.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 2, IN PERSON,
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Occurrence: 003
Primary mode of delivery: IN PERSON
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Hollie Fountain
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 162 Guided independent learning: You will be expected to read materials provided on Moodle, and engage in your own literature searching and learning on the topic. You will also be required to finish any incomplete practical work and to practice your new techniques outside of the classroom setting.
Face To Face Lecture 18 Lectures will be delivered each week to cover the core content of the module, and introduce you to the key study skills and research methods used to enhance your academic skills necessary for understanding the application of science to your discipline area.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 Practical classes and workshops will be delivered most weeks, and will give you the opportunity to put into practice your knowledge gained within the lecture or through guided independent study. Active participation in the session will be encouraged, alongside student-led activity and group work.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 50 1~3~4~5 Week 9 HOURS= 1 hour This is a 1 hour online class test, timed and completed via the Moodle platform, that uses a combination of multiple choice and short answer questions to assess knowledge on the content from the first part of this module (including: academic literature [types, referencing, style], and the research process [types of data, data collection techniques, data analysis and interpretation])
Oral Presentation 50 1~2~3~4~5 Week 12 HOURS= 15 minutes This a small group oral presentation that will be submitted and delivered in a group of 1-3 students. The content will be based on data collected within the module, and will be structured following the research process. Ten minutes of the assessment time is allocated to an oral presentation, the 5 minutes remaining will be allocated to questions and answers.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES07102 Application of Science to Sport and Exercise
 

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