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Core Module Information
Module title: Scientific Support in Sport
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES11103
Module leader: Duncan Mascarenhas
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 be provided with an understanding of the philosophical basis of science and how scientific knowledge is constructed. Building on this, the core theoretical and applied skills in the discipline areas within sport science will be contextualised in relation to performance enhancement in sport. This will be achieved by you learning about the perspectives of different disciplines within sport science and also the perspectives of specialists from the broader sport science support team, such as strength and conditioning coaches, technical coaches, video analysts and sports medicine specialists. This module will help you develop competencies that will enable you to apply for BASES supervised experience and ultimately accreditation.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Outline and evaluate approaches to knowledge construction in sport science and examine the extent to which sport science support is scientific.

LO2: Explain, appraise and carry out valid and reliable methods of collecting performance related data, whilst also being able evaluate limitation.

LO3: Integrate theory and practice in designing performance related training packages.

LO4: Critically explore the practical and ethical issues related to codes of professional conduct within sport science.

LO5: Reflect on the process of working as part of a multidisciplinary team of sport scientist supporting a sport performer.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, 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: Duncan Mascarenhas
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 135 You will be required to complete a series of athlete assessments with your group and create a detailed synopsis of the athlete's needs. The tutor will assist you in finding a suitable athlete and you will be directed towards appropriate readings to help you through the process.
Online GROUPIND_STUDY 39 You will be expected to co-ordinate with your athlete and your group to complete your client needs analysis.
Face To Face Seminar 26 Each week we will have a range of invited lecturers to provide their professional expertise in scientific support processes and case studies. You will be required to complete specific readings and present your learnings each week. When you have collected data from your client the seminars will be a series of case-presentations to to develop your understanding of approaches to scientific support.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 60 1~2~3 Week 12 , WORDS= 3,000 words This assessment is a group piece of work in the form of a 3,000 word client report detailing how you worked with a client and assessed their performance needs. The report should present the results of the assessment and an intervention plan with a clear design, plan for delivery and strategies for management.
Reflective Log 40 4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 10 minute video This assessment is an individual 10-minute individual reflective video presentation of the support process whilst conducted your needs analysis with your client. You will be asked to reflect upon the practical and ethical issues related to codes of professional conduct within sport science disciplines, and to detail how effectively you worked as part of a sport science support team. It will examine and evaluate how knowledge is constructed through your own reflections upon the support process.
Component 1 subtotal: 60
Component 2 subtotal: 40
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES11103 Scientific Support in Sport
 

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