BSc. Applied Sport Science Course name changes · 2017. 7. 13. · BSc. Applied Sport Science Course name changes . Brief description of the paper . Changes in titles, the nature

The University of Edinburgh

The Moray House School of Education

Board of Studies

12 March 2015

BSc. Applied Sport Science Course name changes

Brief description of the paper Changes in titles, the nature of these previously discussed at SUGSC (SEM 1 2014) and subsequently approved EXISTING NAME NEW NAME Sport Science 1A SPRT08002 Sport Science 1A: Physiology & Skill Acquisition Sport Science 1B SPRT08003 Sport Science 1B: Biomechanics & Sport Psychology Sport Science 2A SPRT08004 Sport Science 2A: Biochemistry of Exercise & Skill Acquisition Sport Science 2B SPRT08005 Sport Science 2B: Kinesiology & Sport Psychology Sport Science 2C SPRT08006 Sport Science 2C: Information Skills & Biomechanics Sport Science 2D SPRT08007 Sport Science 2D: Research Methods Sport Science 3A SPRT10022 Sport Science 3A: Biomechanics & Sport Psychology Sport Science 3B SPRT10023 Sport Science 3B: Physiology & Skill Acquisition Dissertation-Based Placement 4 SPRT10028 Sport Science: Research Attachment 4 Rationale for Course Amendment The title wording is not reflecting anything ‘new’ at course level. The extra text is simply an embellishment to describe the pre-existing content more accurately Some adjustment to the ‘language’ of the learning outcomes has taken place in order to align these to the SCQF categories. However, the substance of the course content and learning outcomes is not substantively changed.

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Action requested For approval. Resource implications Does the paper have resource implications? No Risk assessment Does the paper include a risk analysis? No Equality and diversity Does the paper have equality and diversity implications? No Freedom of information Can this paper be included in open business? Yes Any other relevant information This pattern of change is the same for all our level 8 courses on Applied Sport Science. Approved by SUGSC/SPGSC at its meeting (semester 1 2014) for recommendation to the Board of Studies. Originator of the paper Dave Saunders

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The University of Edinburgh College of Humanities and Social Science

COURSE APPROVAL FORM: October 2014 www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/humanities-soc-sci/academic-administration/learning-teaching/curriculum-assessment/approval 1. COURSE NAME Sport Science 1A: Physiology & Skill Acquisition 2. Rationale This form is part of the documentation required for the update to the course descriptor. The form also reflects the new name of the course, which has received prior approval. 3.Business Case approved

4. Library Resources approved

5. COURSE OUTLINE 5.1 School Education 5.2 College HSS 5.3 Course Type

Standard 5.4 Availability

5.5 Credit level 5.6 Normal Year taken

SCQF Level 8 5.7 Credits 20

5.8 Home Subject Area

Sport 5.9 Other Subject Area

5.10 Mode of Study

Classes & Assessment Including Exam

5.11 Course Level 8

5.12 Summary Description This is a 2-part course covering two key disciplines within Sport Science: Exercise Physiology and Skill Acquisition. 6. Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students) 6.1 Pre-requisites

6.2 Co-requisites 6.3 Prohibited combinations

6.4 Other requirements

7. Information for Visiting Students

8. Course delivery Information 8.1 Delivery Sem 1 8.2 Learn Yes 8.3 Quota

period enabled 8.4 Days & Times of whole class sessions

9. Detailed description 9.1 Course Description Exercise Physiology is defined as the branch of the biological sciences that is concerned with the way that the body responds to exercise and training (BASES definition). This part of the course will examine how the different physiological systems respond and adapt to muscular activity. Muscular activity can range from gentle day to day activity to the highest intensity efforts in performance sport. Knowledge and understanding of exercise physiology can help improve health and benefit human performance. Skill Acquisition is the branch of movement science that examines how movement skills are learned (or re-learned after injury or disease) and how coaches, PE teachers and physical therapists can facilitate this process. This is an inter-disciplinary area, where psychology, physiology, anatomy and neurology come together to explain human motor function. To understand motor learning, we will first examine two conflicting theories of how movements are controlled. We will then look at motor learning and various teaching techniques. Both parts 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 discipline, you can 'compensate' to some extent if you have higher marks in the other. 9.2 Breakdown of learning & teaching activities Lectures: 38 hours Supervised practicals/workshops: 12 hours Programme level learning and teaching: 4 hours Directed and independent learning: 146 hours 9.3 Additional information

9.4 Weighting of summative assessments

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY: 1 x 1500 word assignment (40%) SKILL ACQUSITION: 1 x 2hr examination (60%)

9.5 Exam information Exam diet Paper name Hours:

minutes Stationery requirements

Semester 1

Skill Acquisition 2 hours

Resit information

10. List of Learning Outcomes LO 1 Understand the defining features and functions of the major

physiological systems involved in exercise.

LO 2 Evaluate the responses of the major physiological systems to exercise/training in order to synthesize this knowledge and appreciate the coordinated nature of the physiological response.

LO 3 Demonstrate understanding of the information-processing and constrains-led/dynamic systems approaches to motor coordination and motor learning.

LO 4 Use information-processing and constraints-led/dynamic systems approaches to evaluate teaching techniques used in the teaching and coaching of motor skills.

LO 5 Apply knowledge and understanding of exercise physiology and skill acquisition by undertaking basic experimental investigation of key physiological responses to exercise and designing a teaching session in relation to a given skill learning problem.

11. Detailed Assessment Information 11.1 Formative Feedback Event (Nature and Timing) Informal, formative feedback takes place during teaching, seminars and practicals throughout the semester. Tutors will comment on understanding of the ideas covered in the course, and may give specific advice regarding progress. Such feedback is intended to help students understand their strengths and development points, and to enable them to take informed responsibility for their learning and progression. There is a discussion forum link in the teaching folder in LEARN. Any questions posted by students about teaching, learning and assessment can be responded to by the course tutor for everyone to see. An assignment briefing session will be run, where information about the assignment topic will be provided. Students will be able to ask questions about the content, structure and presentation of the assignment, as well as practical issues such as electronic submission. An exam briefing provided in tutorials, where information will be given about the examinable course content and exam structure. Students will be given the opportunity to complete mock exam questions to familiarise themselves with the exam structure and assess their progress in the course.

Students will perform formative group presentations, addressing topics covered in the course. Feedback will be given on the content and presentation skills by staff at each session. 11.2 Elements Of Summative Assessment (With Weightings) EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY: 1 x 1500 word assignment (40%) assessing learning outcomes 1, 2, and 5. SKILL ACQUSITION: 1 x 2hr examination (60%) assessing learning outcomes 3-5. 11.3 Relationship Between Assessment and Learning Outcomes EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY: Assignment assesses learning outcomes 1, 2, and 5. SKILL ACQUSITION: Examination assesses learning outcomes 3-5. 11.4 Relationship to Programme Assessment Spine/Plan

11.5 Main Graduate Attributes This course addresses 12 of the 20 graduate attributes developed on the BSc Applied Sport Science degree: Research and Enquiry: (2) Search for, access, critically analyse, evaluate and synthesize information from literature in order to answer research questions in sport and exercise sciences. (4) Interpret data collected or reported in sport, physical activity and exercise

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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. (9) Be able to use communication as a means for collaborating with and relating to others including staff, other students and research participants. Personal Effectiveness: (14) 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. (15) Be able to transfer knowledge and ideas between different contexts within sport, exercise and health. Technical/Practical Skills: (17) Be able to use the test, measurement and analysis tools appropriate to sport, physical activity and exercise, including for example laboratory or field tests. (18) Be able to design, deliver and analyse the effects of training interventions in sport, physical activity and exercise. (20) Be able to present data and report research findings according to standard scientific conventions. 12. Organisation Course organizer Dr Shaun Phillips Course secretary Sarah Fraser Exam Board Convenor

Dr Simon Coleman Marking Scheme Undergraduate

Taught in Gaelic? No Additional costs

13. Additional Information 14. Keywords exercise, sport, health, science, cardiovascular, metabolism, training, energy systems, pulmonary, strength, speed, power, practical, laboratory, motor control, motor coordination, top-down, information-processing, bottom-up, dynamic

systems theory, constraints theory, motor learning, teaching, coaching, practice scheduling, feedback, demonstration. 15. Course proposal information Course proposer Dr Shaun Phillips

Url for supporting documentation

16. School Specific Requirements


COURSE APPROVAL FORM: October 2014 1. COURSE NAME Sport Science 2A: Biochemistry of Exercise & Skill Acquisition The title of this course has been extended to explicitly identify the content (approved by SUGSC and submitted to BOS) 2. Rationale A key programme outcome of the BSc Applied Sport Science is that all graduates have an understanding of the key scientific disciplines relevant to sport, physical activity and exercise. The key disciplines are defined by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), the professional body who endorse our degree. These overarching disciplines are physiology, biomechanics and psychology (including skill acquisition). It is essential these disciplines are taught in order to maintain our endorsed status (marker of quality). The structure of our programme ensures that all four of these fundamental disciplines are taught throughout all four years of study. In years 1 and 2 the material is distributed within our suite of compulsory level 8 courses (Sport Science 1a, 1b, 2a and 2c) such that each discipline is taught in both year 1 and 2 thus facilitating progression. Our level 8 courses incorporate substantial practical work which addresses further key programme outcomes, namely that graduate have;

• Understanding of the test and measurement procedures in all disciplines of sport and exercise sciences

• Understanding of the research methods used within the sport and exercise sciences

Our degree is applied in title and in nature. The scientific content of our level 8 courses is placed in context in order that graduates have;

• Understanding of the application of scientific study, issues and principles associated with participation, performance in sport, physical activity and exercise.

Within this overarching programme level framework Sport Science 2a is a 2-part course covering ‘Biochemistry of Exercise’ (aligned to physiology discipline) and ‘Skill Acquisition’ (aligned to psychology discipline). Both parts of the course have their own teaching, learning and assessment.

3.Business Case approved

Yes 4. Library Resources approved

5. COURSE OUTLINE 5.1 School Yes 5.2 College CHSS 5.3 Course Type

Standard 5.4 Availability BSc


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Education 5.9 Other Subject Area

5.10 Mode of Study

5.11 Course Level UG

5.12 Summary Description This is a 2-part course covering two key disciplines within Sport Science: Biochemistry of Exercise and Skill Acquisition. Both parts of the course have their own teaching, learning and assessment. To pass this course your overall mark will have to be 40% or higher PART 1 - BIOCHEMISTRY OF EXERCISE Biochemistry of Exercise focusses on the molecular aspects of exercise physiology. This involves exploring the biochemical mechanisms involved in the generation of human movement and the responses and adaptations to exercise. Biochemistry of exercise knowledge helps facilitate an understanding of improving human performance through exercise and nutrition. This part of the course examines the integrative nature of energy metabolism, muscle contraction and sports nutrition across a wide range of exercise types and intensities. This is assessed by an EXAM contributing 60% of the overall Sport Science 2A mark. PART 2 - SKILL ACQUISITION Skill Acquisition is the branch of movement science that examines how movement skills are learned (or re-learned after injury or disease) and how coaches, PE teachers and physical therapists can facilitate this process. This is an inter-disciplinary area, where psychology, physiology, anatomy and neurology come together to explain human motor function. Students will be exposed to recent theoretical perspectives and practical experience in the area of Motor Behaviour. Students will be encouraged to develop their understanding of research issues and the research process associated with this area. This is assessed by an ASSIGNMENT contributing 40% of the overall Sport Science 2A mark. 6. Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students) 6.1 Pre-requisites




8. Course delivery Information 8.1 Delivery period

S1 8.2 Learn enabled

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8.4 Days & Times of whole class sessions

9. Detailed description 9.1 Course Description This is a 2-part course covering two key disciplines within Sport Science: Biochemistry of Exercise and Skill Acquisition. Both parts of the course have their own teaching, learning and assessment. To pass this course your overall mark will have to be 40% or higher PART 1 - Biochemistry of Exercise Biochemistry of Exercise focusses on the molecular aspects of exercise physiology. This involves exploring the biochemical mechanisms involved in the generation of human movement and the responses and adaptations to exercise. Biochemistry of exercise knowledge helps facilitate an understanding of improving human performance through exercise and nutrition. This part of the course examines the integrative nature of energy metabolism, muscle contraction and sports nutrition across a wide range of exercise types and intensities. This is assessed by an EXAM contributing 60% of the overall Sport Science 2A mark. PART 2 - Skill Acquisition Skill Acquisition is the branch of movement science that examines how movement skills are learned (or re-learned after injury or disease) and how coaches, PE teachers and physical therapists can facilitate this process. This is an inter-disciplinary area, where psychology, physiology, anatomy and neurology come together to explain human motor function. Students will be exposed to recent theoretical perspectives and practical experience in the area of skill acquisition. Students will be encouraged to develop their understanding of research issues and the research process associated with this area. This is assessed by an ASSIGNMENT contributing 40% of the overall Sport Science 2A mark. 9.2 Breakdown of learning & teaching activities Lectures 22 Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 22 Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4 Directed and Independent Learning 152

Total 200 Hours 9.3 Additional information


Written Exam 60% Coursework 40%



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Biochemistry of Exercise 2

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10. List of Learning Outcomes LO 1 Demonstrate understanding of the metabolic responses and

metabolic adaptations to exercise LO 2 Apply knowledge of biochemical concepts to sport performance

across the spectrum of different exercise types LO 3 Demonstrate understanding of the cognitive and ecological

perspectives of perceptual-motor coordination and its development LO 4 Develop practical skills needed to investigate the development of

perceptual-motor skills and responses to exercise LO 5 Undertake critical analysis of experimental data and data from

published scientific literature

11. Detailed Assessment Information 11.1 Formative Feedback Event (Nature and Timing) Biochemistry of Exercise: For most weeks of teaching there will be an online MCQ test which gives feedback on incorrect questions. In addition, throughout the course students will get several opportunities to practice unseen exam questions from past papers during teaching and as homework. The course tutor will then review the attempts at the questions and discuss these in the class in relation to detailed cohort feedback given to previous cohorts of students. Skill Acquisition: Students are provided with informal, formative feedback when they submit a research proposal in week 4. Students will also receive feedback as to data interpretation during a computer session in week 8. Course tutor will comment on the understanding of the ideas covered in the course, and may give specific advice regarding progress. Such feedback is intended to help students understand what their strengths and development points are, and to enable them to take informed responsibility for your learning and progression.

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. Detailed cohort feed-forward from previous cohorts of students is provided for all assessments on this course. 11.2 Elements Of Summative Assessment (With Weightings) Biochemistry of Exercise Exam (60%) Skill acquisition assignment (40%) 11.3 Relationship Between Assessment and Learning Outcomes Formative Interactive oral feedback LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 Online MCQ tests LO1 LO2 Skill acquisition proposal and analysis LO3 LO4 Summative Assignment LO3 LO4 Examination LO1 LO2 11.4 Relationship to Programme Assessment Spine/Plan

11.5 Main Graduate Attributes

This course addresses 12 of the 21 graduate attributes developed on the BSc Applied Sport Science degree RESEARCH AND ENQUIRY (2) Search for, access, critically analyse, evaluate and synthesize information form literature in order to answer research questions in sport and exercise sciences. (3) Plan and execute research projects, involving data collection and analysis, which answer research questions in sport and exercise sciences.

(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. PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS (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 (16) Be able to transfer knowledge and ideas between different contexts within sport, exercise and health 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

12. Organisation Course organizer Dr David Saunders

[email protected]

Course secretary Sarah Fraser [email protected]

Exam Board Convenor

Dr Simon Coleman [email protected]

Marking Scheme UoE


13. Additional Information 14. Keywords Sport science, exercise science, biochemistry, skill acquisition 15. Course proposal information Course proposer

David Saunders Url for supporting documentation

16. School Specific Requirements

This section can be expanded and adjusted as required for schools to include material that is specific to their own local requirements or for programmes that may have, e.g. a professional requirement


COURSE APPROVAL FORM: October 2014 1. COURSE NAME Sport Science 2B: Kinesiology & Sport Psychology The title of this course has been extended to explicitly identify the content (approved by SUGSC and submitted to BOS) 2. Rationale A key programme outcome of the BSc Applied Sport Science is that all graduates have an understanding of the key scientific disciplines relevant to sport, physical activity and exercise. The key disciplines are defined by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), the professional body who endorse our degree. These overarching disciplines are physiology, biomechanics and psychology (including skill acquisition). It is essential these disciplines are taught in order to maintain our endorsed status (marker of quality). The structure of our programme ensures that all four of these fundamental disciplines are taught throughout all four years of study. In years 1 and 2 the material is distributed within our suite of compulsory level 8 courses (Sport Science 1a, 1b, 2a and 2c) such that each discipline is taught in both year 1 and 2 thus facilitating progression. Our level 8 courses incorporate substantial practical work which addresses further key programme outcomes, namely that graduate have;





Within this overarching programme level framework Sport Science 2a is a 2-part course covering ‘Biochemistry of Exercise’ (aligned to physiology discipline) and ‘Skill Acquisition’ (aligned to psychology discipline). Both parts of the course have their own teaching, learning and assessment.






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5.12 Summary Description This is a 2-part course covering two key disciplines within Sport Science: Kinesiology and Sport Psychology. Both parts of the course have their own teaching, learning and assessment. To pass this course your overall mark will have to be 40% or higher. PART 1 - Kinesiology In Kinesiology, the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system will be considered. Knowledge of this is required to analyse the methods by which human movement is performed. The course will include theoretical and laboratory based tasks and practical kinesiological analysis of selected sporting movements. This is assessed by an EXAM contributing 60% of the overall Sport Science 2A mark. PART 2 – Sport psychology In sport psychology the focus is on individual aspects of sport performance. Topics addressed will include emotional, anxiety/arousal, attention, control mechanisms and their evaluation, and coping. Within this element of the course students will be introduced to relevant theoretical approaches, together with applied techniques and implications for practice which accrue. Students will be encouraged to develop their understanding of research issues and the research process associated with this area. This is assessed by an ASSIGNMENT contributing 40% of the overall Sport Science 2B mark. 6. Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students) 6.1 Pre-requisites






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9. Detailed description 9.1 Course Description This is a 2-part course covering two key disciplines within Sport Science: Kinesiology and Sport Psychology. Both parts of the course have their own teaching, learning and assessment. To pass this course your overall mark will have to be 40% or higher. PART 1 - Kinesiology In Kinesiology, the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system will be considered. Knowledge of this is required to analyse the methods by which human movement is performed. The course will include theoretical and laboratory based tasks and practical kinesiological analysis of selected sporting movements. This is assessed by an EXAM contributing 60% of the overall Sport Science 2B mark. PART 2 – Sport psychology In sport psychology the focus is on individual aspects of sport performance. Topics addressed will include emotional, anxiety/arousal, attention, control mechanisms and their evaluation, and coping. Within this element of the course students will be introduced to relevant theoretical approaches, together with applied techniques and implications for practice which accrue. Students will be encouraged to develop their understanding of research issues and the research process associated with this area. This is assessed by an ASSIGNMENT contributing 40% of the overall Sport Science 2B mark. 9.2 Breakdown of learning & teaching activities Lectures 22 Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 22 Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4 Directed and Independent Learning 152 Total 200 Hours 9.3 Additional information

9.4 Weighting of


summative assessments 9.5 Exam information Exam diet Paper name Hours:


May

Kinesiology 2

Resit information

10. List of Learning Outcomes LO 1 Develop understanding of major bones and muscle groups in relation

to the facilitation of physical activity. LO 2 Develop understanding of the biomechanical principles in relation to

human movement. LO 3 Develop skill in investigating professional level performance issues in

applied sport science. LO 4 Evaluate and synthesise pertinent scientific literature relating to

sport psychology. LO 5 Interpret data resulting from assessment techniques in sport

psychology.

11. Detailed Assessment Information 11.1 Formative Feedback Event (Nature and Timing) Kinesiology: For most weeks of teaching there will be the opportunity to discuss set topics covered in class. In addition, students will get several opportunities to practice unseen exam questions from past papers as homework. The course tutor will then review the attempts at the questions and discuss these in the class in relation to detailed cohort feedback given to previous cohorts of students. Sport Psychology: Students are given two formative class quiz’s issued over LEARN – halfway through the course and towards to the conclusion of the course. The answers to the quiz are posted a week following the quiz itself. Students are also offered the opportunity to discuss a detailed plan of their assignment in advance of the published deadline. 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. Detailed cohort feed-forward from previous cohorts of students is provided for all assessments on this course. 11.2 Elements Of Summative Assessment (With Weightings) Kinesiology Exam (60%)

Sport psychology assignment (40%) 11.3 Relationship Between Assessment and Learning Outcomes Formative Cohort Feedforward LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 Kinesiology Exam Questions LO1 LO2 Sport psychology Class Quizzes LO3 LO4 LO5 Summative Assignment LO3 LO4 Examination LO1 LO2 11.4 Relationship to Programme Assessment Spine/Plan

11.5 Main Graduate Attributes This course addresses 11 of the 20 graduate attributes developed on the BSc Applied Sport Science degree RESEARCH AND ENQUIRY (1) Search for, access, critically analyse, evaluate and synthesize information from literature in order to answer research questions in sport and exercise sciences. (2) Interpret data collected or reported in sport, physical activity and exercise studies (3) Develop logical arguments surrounding issues within sport science, physical activity and exercise PERSONAL AND INTELLECTUAL AUTONOMY (4) Be independent learners who can take responsibility for their own learning

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COMMUNICATION SKILLS (5) 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 (6) Be able to use communication as a means for collaborating with and relating to others including staff, other students and research participants. (7) 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 (8) Have developed their organisational, time management and decision-making skills (9) Be able to transfer knowledge and ideas between different contexts within sport, exercise and health TECHNICAL/PRACTICAL SKILLS (10) Be able to use the test, measurement and analysis tools appropriate to sport, physical activity and exercise, including for example laboratory or field tests. (11) Be able to present data and report research findings according to standard scientific conventions

12. Organisation Course organizer Dr Alan

MacPherson [email protected]


Exam Board Convenor


Marking Scheme UoE


13. Additional Information 14. Keywords sport science kinesiology anatomy psychology 15. Course proposal information Course proposer


16. School Specific Requirements This section can be expanded and adjusted as required for schools to include material that is specific to their own local requirements or for programmes that

may have, e.g. a professional requirement


COURSE APPROVAL FORM: October 2014 1. COURSE NAME Sport Science 2C: Information Skills & Biomechanics The title of this course has been extended to explicitly identify the content (approved by SUGSC and submitted to BOS) 2. Rationale A key programme outcome of the BSc Applied Sport Science is that all graduates have an understanding of the key scientific disciplines relevant to sport, physical activity and exercise. The key disciplines are defined by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), the professional body who endorse our degree. These overarching disciplines are physiology, biomechanics and psychology (including skill acquisition). It is essential these disciplines are taught in order to maintain our endorsed status (marker of quality). The structure of our programme ensures that all four of these fundamental disciplines are taught throughout all four years of study. In years 1 and 2 the material is distributed within our suite of compulsory level 8 courses (Sport Science 1a, 1b, 2a and 2c) such that each discipline is taught in both year 1 and 2 thus facilitating progression. Our level 8 courses incorporate substantial practical work which addresses further key programme outcomes, namely that graduate have;





Within this overarching programme level framework Sport Science 2C is a 2-part course covering Biomechanics and information skills. Both parts of the course have their own teaching, learning and assessment.






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5.10 Mode of Study


5.12 Summary Description This is a two-part course covering the disciplines of biomechanics and information skills. Each part has its own teaching and assessment. You must pass BOTH parts of the course to pass Sport Science 2C PART 1 - SPORTS 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). The course will progress the learning in year to cover more advanced biomechanical principles and qualitative analysis methods will be used to examine human movement and sporting movements in field and laboratory settings. This is assessed by an EXAM contributing 60% of the overall Sport Science 2C mark. PART 2 - INFORMATION SKILLS This part of the course will allow students to explore a range of commonly available computer software and online tools. The courses will provide guidance on how to source scientific information and how to collect, summarize, analyze and present data according to current scientific conventions. The essence of this course is to provide training in the competencies needed to translate data into information. The content of the teaching has implications for almost all the academic work you do whilst at university. This is assessed by an ASSIGNMENT contributing 40% of the overall Sport Science 2C mark. 6. Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students) 6.1 Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed:

Sport Science 1A (SPRT08002) AND Sport Science 1B (SPRT08003)






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9. Detailed description 9.1 Course Description This is a two-part course covering the disciplines of biomechanics and information skills . Each part has its own teaching and assessment. You must pass BOTH parts of the course to pass Sport Science 2C PART 1 - SPORTS 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). The course will progress the learning in year to cover more advanced biomechanical principles and qualitative analysis methods will be used to examine human movement and sporting movements in field and laboratory settings. This is assessed by an EXAM contributing 60% of the overall Sport Science 2C mark. PART 2 - INFORMATION SKILLS This part of the course will allow students to explore a range a commonly available computer software and online tools. The courses will provide guidance on how to source scientific information and how to collect, summarize, analyze and present data according to current scientific conventions. The essence of this course is to provide a training in the competencies needed to translate data into information. The content of the teaching has implications for almost all the academic work you do whilst at university. This is assessed by an ASSIGNMENT contributing 40% of the overall Sport Science 2C mark.

9.2 Breakdown of learning & teaching activities Lectures 22 Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 22 Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4 Directed and Independent Learning 152 Total 200 Hours 9.3 Additional information





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Biomechanics 2

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10. List of Learning Outcomes LO 1 Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of

kinematics and kinetics, and a more detailed knowledge of their application in selected sports

LO 2 Use a range of biomechanical principles to perform quantitative and qualitative biomechanical analysis in several sporting activities

LO 3 Use a range of generic and specific computer software tools for information handing, data collection and analysis in sport science situations.

LO 4 Present a range of data and information according to scientific conventions and in output formats commonly encountered in sports science.

LO 5 Collaborate with others to produce a complex review involving critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

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11. Detailed Assessment Information

11.1 Formative Feedback Event (Nature and Timing) 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. PART 1 - 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: Practical exercises involving data processing and analysis in the lab; qualitative analysis of various sporting events in the computer lab, using data from competitive and elite athletes; use of previous exam questions, which the students attempt to answer, and the answers are then checked and discussed in the class. Summative feedback: Summative assessment is conducted at the end of the semester through a timetabled exam. Once the exam scripts are marked, student cohort feedback is provided for the exam, identifying strengths and weaknesses in particular areas. PART 2 - INFORMATION SKILLS Formative feedback - We provide weekly Session Feedback summaries after each of the computing sessions re-emphasising the main outcomes of the computing practical and any common problems encountered. We also provide feed-forward on the online group work during the final weeks of the course. The tutor will schedule meetings with each group to give direct feedback on their collaborative work. This will provide advice on modifications prior to submitting the work for assessment. Summative feedback - A detailed cohort feedback document discussing the assessment and some common problems and successes evident in the collaborative groupwork will be available in LEARN. In addition all students will receive an individual copy of feedback on their groups work. 11.2 Elements Of Summative Assessment (With Weightings) Biomechanics Exam (60%) Information skills assignment (40%) Both elements are to be passed with a mark of 40%+

There is no compensation 11.3 Relationship Between Assessment and Learning Outcomes Formative Interactive oral feedback in sessions LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 Cohort Feedforward LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 Discussion forum LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 Session feedback summaries LO3 LO4 Assignment group meetings LO5 Summative Examination LO1 LO2 Assignment LO3 LO4 LO5 11.4 Relationship to Programme Assessment Spine/Plan

11.5 Main Graduate Attributes

This course addresses 14 of the 21 graduate attributes developed on the BSc Applied Sport Science degree RESEARCH AND ENQUIRY (2) Search for, access, critically analyse, evaluate and synthesize information from literature in order to answer research questions in sport and exercise sciences. (3) Plan and execute research projects, involving data collection and analysis, which answer research questions in sport and exercise sciences. (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

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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. (12) Be able to initiate communication with non-university agencies connected to sport and exercise PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS (13) Be able to plan and execute substantive research projects in sport and exercise sciences (including but not limited to the dissertation and mini-project) (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

12. Organisation Course organizer Dr David Saunders

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13. Additional Information 14. Keywords sport science biomechanics computing information ICT 15. Course proposal information Course proposer


16. School Specific Requirements This section can be expanded and adjusted as required for schools to include material that is specific to their own local requirements or for programmes that may have, e.g. a professional requirement

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