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Core Module Information
Module title: Current Issues in Sporting Performance
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES08112
Module leader: Tony Westbury
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 current topical/controversial issues in sporting performance, such as athlete-coach relationships, gender issues in sport, drugs, doping and supplement intake.- Enable you to undertake active debate about current issues and appreciate variety of arguments- Teach you to develop critical thinking skills, including the application of the hierarchy of scientific evidence.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate an understanding of the range of topical issues in sport and exercise performance.

LO2: Develop skills to analyse and interpret current research with regards to doping in sport, gender issues, and athlete-coach relationship.

LO3: Formulate ideas, concepts and arguments based on wide range of academic and media literature.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Tony Westbury
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 6 Lectures will introduce you to leading edge topics in sport performance science. The area is extremely fast moving and the lecture is the best way to ensure you are updated and exposed to key current issues driving research, policy and practice.
Face To Face Tutorial 10 Tutorials are the best way to create space and time for you to develop critical thinking skills to understand that not all research is of equal rigour or applied value.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 8 Practical classes and workshops are primarily focussed on helping you prepare for your assignments, with formative assessments tasks to practice key thinking and presentational skills. You will also be able to learn from observation of each other and from experts working through the tasks.
Online Guided independent study 176 Guided independent study based around directed reading and watching high quality video material.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Poster 60 1~2~3 Week 13 , WORDS= max 500 words You will present an impactful and comprehensive overview of a current issue in sport, health and exercise science. You are preparing it to be read by a lay audience.
Essay 40 1~2~3 Week 10 , WORDS= 1000 words You will present a research summary based on the house style of online publications; for example "The Conversation" or "The New Scientist".
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES08112 Current Issues in Sporting Performance
 

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