Undergraduate Course: Sport Science 1B (SPRT08003)

Course Outline
School	Moray House School of Education	College	College of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate)	Availability	Available to all students
SCQF Credits	20	ECTS Credits	10
Summary	This course covers two perspectives within Sport Science, namely Sport Psychology and Biomechanics. Biomechanics: The British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES) describes Sport and Exercise Biomechanics as encompassing the area of science concerned "with the analysis of mechanics of human movement". In other words it is the science of explaining how and why the human body moves in the way that it does. In sport and exercise that definition is often extended to also consider the interaction between the performer and his or her equipment and environment. Biomechanics is traditionally divided into the areas of kinetics (concerning the analysis of the forces acting on the body) and kinematics (concerning the analysis of the movements of the body). Psychology: The British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES) describes psychology as a branch of science that seeks to "explain how motivations, beliefs and emotions influence our behaviour plus the behaviour of individuals or members of groups in sport and exercise." This element of the course aims to provide students with an appreciation of the broad and inter-linked influences which psychological factors may have in sport and exercise settings. Both elements of the course have their own teaching, learning and assessment. To pass this course your overall mark will have to be 40% or higher. If you do poorly in one perspective, you may be able to 'compensate' if you have higher marks in the other.
Course description	Biomechanics: This element of the course will incorporate study of the classical Newtonian Laws with illustrative sporting examples and the basic mechanics that underpin the movement of humans and inanimate objects. Sport Psychology: This element of the course will provide an overview of selected theories associated with both motivation and learning. An understanding of individual and social influences on motivation will be developed, before considering the factors affecting performance from both an individual and team/group perspective. This teaching and learning is research-led. Members of academic staff the Institute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Science (ISPEHS) who contribute to this course are all members of one or more of the following research groups hosted by ISPEHS: (1) Physical Activity for Health Research Centre (PAHRC), (2) Edinburgh Sports Research, (3) Human Performance and Aquatics and (4) Physical Education Research Forum (PERF).

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	None

Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites	None
High Demand Course?	Yes

Course Delivery Information

Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)		Quota: 0
Course Start	Semester 2
Timetable	Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info)	Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 40, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 10, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 146 )
Assessment (Further Info)	Written Exam 60 %, Coursework 40 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment)	1 x 2hr (Sport Psychology) examination (60%) 3 x (Biomechanics) items of class based coursework (40%)
Feedback	Biomechanics Formative feedback: This is provided in a variety of ways during both the lectures and the lab sessions to check and enhance student learning. Examples include: 1) Practical sessions in the biomechanics laboratory involving data collection and analysis, and quiz-type questions and answers 2) A formative class-based test in the first half of the semester, structured in the same way as subsequent tests. Feedback from this test is discussed in the class before the next test is taken. Summative feedback: Summative assessment is conducted throughout the semester through assignments such as class-based tests. Student cohort feedback for these assignments is provided on LEARN, identifying strengths and weaknesses in particular areas. Sport Psychology Formative feedback: This is provided in a variety of ways during both the lectures and the tutorials to check and enhance student learning. Examples include: 1) Each tutorial involves the independent collection and subsequent analysis of data. Respective interpretations and findings will be presented, using a variety of approaches, and discussed accordingly with both peers and teaching staff to check for understanding. 2) Interactive online quizzes, using student response systems such as 'poll everywhere' and 'kahoot', will be integrated into the lecture presentations to check or understanding. Summative feedback: Students are assessed summatively at the end of the course. The mode of assessment is a 2 hour unseen exam, that comprises a series of 'restricted response' type questions. Informal Feedback - This takes place during teaching, seminars and practicals throughout the semester. Your tutors will comment on your understanding of the ideas covered in the course, and may give you specific advice regarding your progress. Such feedback is intended to help you understand what your strengths and development points are, and to enable you to take informed responsibility for your learning and progression. Discussion forum - Throughout the course as a whole the students are encouraged to use a discussion forum in LEARN. Any questions posted by students about teaching, learning and assessment are be responded to by the course tutors for everyone to see. Cohort feedforward - Detailed cohort feed-forward from previous cohorts of students is provided for all assessments on this course.
Exam Information
Exam Diet	Paper Name		Hours & Minutes
Outwith Standard Exam Diets April	SPORT SCIENCE 1B		2:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)			2:00

Academic year 2015/16, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)		Quota: None
Course Start	Flexible
Timetable	Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info)	Total Hours: 200 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 196 )
Assessment (Further Info)	Written Exam 100 %, Coursework 0 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment)	1 x 2hr (Sport Psychology) examination (60%) 3 x (Biomechanics) items of class based coursework (40%)
Feedback	Biomechanics Formative feedback: This is provided in a variety of ways during both the lectures and the lab sessions to check and enhance student learning. Examples include: 1) Practical sessions in the biomechanics laboratory involving data collection and analysis, and quiz-type questions and answers 2) A formative class-based test in the first half of the semester, structured in the same way as subsequent tests. Feedback from this test is discussed in the class before the next test is taken. Summative feedback: Summative assessment is conducted throughout the semester through assignments such as class-based tests. Student cohort feedback for these assignments is provided on LEARN, identifying strengths and weaknesses in particular areas. Sport Psychology Formative feedback: This is provided in a variety of ways during both the lectures and the tutorials to check and enhance student learning. Examples include: 1) Each tutorial involves the independent collection and subsequent analysis of data. Respective interpretations and findings will be presented, using a variety of approaches, and discussed accordingly with both peers and teaching staff to check for understanding. 2) Interactive online quizzes, using student response systems such as 'poll everywhere' and 'kahoot', will be integrated into the lecture presentations to check or understanding. Summative feedback: Students are assessed summatively at the end of the course. The mode of assessment is a 2 hour unseen exam, that comprises a series of 'restricted response' type questions. Informal Feedback - This takes place during teaching, seminars and practicals throughout the semester. Your tutors will comment on your understanding of the ideas covered in the course, and may give you specific advice regarding your progress. Such feedback is intended to help you understand what your strengths and development points are, and to enable you to take informed responsibility for your learning and progression. Discussion forum - Throughout the course as a whole the students are encouraged to use a discussion forum in LEARN. Any questions posted by students about teaching, learning and assessment are be responded to by the course tutors for everyone to see. Cohort feedforward - Detailed cohort feed-forward from previous cohorts of students is provided for all assessments on this course.
No Exam Information

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of Newton's laws of motion and other biomechanical principles, and understanding of some of their basic applications in sports. Develop an understanding of the methods used for data collection and analysis in biomechanics, including biomechanical equipment and software. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of key theoretical perspectives in relation to both individual and group/team performance. Demonstrate a capacity to apply theoretical principles from the field of sport psychology to practice settings within physical education and sport. Develop an understanding of the methods used for data collection and analysis in sport psychology.

Reading List
Biomechanics McGinnis, P.M. (2013). Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise.3rd ed. Leeds: Human Kinetics. (Introduction chapter) Knudson, D. (2007). Fundamentals of Biomechanics (available at: http://goo.gl/DIKsEU) (chapters 1-2) Sport Psychology Cox, R. H. (2012). Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications. New York: McGraw-Hill. Moran, A. P. (2004). Sport and Exercise Psychology: A Critical Introduction. London: Routledge. Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (2011). Foundations of Sport Psychology (5th Edition). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Williams, J. M. (Ed.) (2006). Applied Sport Psychology (3rd edition). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills	This course addresses 12 of the 20 graduate attributes developed on the BSc Applied Sport Science degree RESEARCH AND ENQUIRY (1) Understand the philosophy of scientific methods of enquiry in order to critically evaluate evidence and analyse research literature. (4) Interpret data collected or reported in sport, physical activity and exercise studies (6) Develop logical arguments surrounding issues within sport science, physical activity and exercise PERSONAL AND INTELLECTUAL AUTONOMY (7) Be independent learners who can take responsibility for their own learning (8) Be able to respond to unfamiliar problems by extrapolating their existing knowledge and understanding COMMUNICATION SKILLS (9) Be able to communicate clearly using oral and written methods, including posters, presentations, essays, web pages, in order to critique, negotiate, create or communicate understanding (10) Be able to use communication as a means for collaborating with and relating to others including staff, other students and research participants. (11) Be able to engage in critical discussion demonstrating listening skills, effective use of evidence and their own experiences to articulate points and defend their own assertions PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS (14) Have developed their organisational, time management and decision-making skills (15) Be able to work effectively in a team; overcoming and discussing problems and recognising the diversity of contributions different individuals can make to collaborative work TECHNICAL/PRACTICAL SKILLS (18) Be able to use the test, measurement and analysis tools appropriate to sport, physical activity and exercise, including for example laboratory or field tests. (21) Be able to present data and report research findings according to standard scientific conventions
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