Undergraduate Course: Sport Science 1A (SPRT08002)
Course Outline
| School | Moray House School of Education |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Sport |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course will provide an overview of key theories and principles within the fields of exercise physiology and skill acquisition. The course will incorporate an overview of the main physiological systems responsible for efficient and effective human movement in the spectrum of physical activity. This will be complemented by an overview of factors affecting motor skill performance and motor skill learning. Consideration will be given to two theoretical perspectives and their implications for the use of various teaching techniques.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: 0 |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 38,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 12,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
146 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
60 %,
Coursework
40 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Sport Science 1A (Skill Acquisition) | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Identify and appreciate the structure and function of the major physiological systems and their operation;
Identify and appreciate the major systems responsible and affected by exercise and training;
Understand the acquisition, retention and transfer of motor skills;
Relate information processing theory and dynamic systems theory to techniques used in the teaching and coaching of motor skills. |
Assessment Information
Exercise Physiology: 1 x 1500 word assignment (40%)
Skill Acquisition: 1 x 2hr examination (60%)
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Andrew Maile
Tel: (0131 6)51 6589
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Course secretary | Miss Sarah Fraser
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