Sport Science 3B (ED1021)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : EDU-3-SpSciB

Skill acquisition and motor control at Level 3 seeks to provide students with a theoretical and practical understanding of present theories of motor control and learning. Indicative content considers information processing, dynamical systems, changing skill levels, motor development theory, motor control, and EMG and the "inner game" approach to skill learning. The physiological analysis of exercise and training seeks to improve the students understanding in relation to specific situations associated with physiological preparation for sport and activity. Acquisition of sports-specific knowledge will enhance an individual's capability to prescribe exercise and training in a variety of contexts. Indicative content considers energy metabolism and provision, muscular fatigue, muscle morphology and adaptation, lactate threshold, aerobic and anaerobic function, integrative sources of energy, recovery and the physical demands of specific activity.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Successful completion of Sport Science 1A and 2A, with completion of Sport Science 1B and 2B recommended.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Sport, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
08/01/2007	09:00	:

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	10:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Understand present theoretical notions of motor control and learning within applied settings;
Analyse the ecological validity of present motor learning research designs when attempting to assess changes in skill learning;
Understand and analyse the effect of exercise and adaptation on the physiological systems of the body;
Analyse the integrative nature of these physiological factors which may limit sporting activity;
Evaluate those physiological systems responsible for the execution of technique and skill.