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Subject knowledge in swimming will be developed through practical aquatic activities.  The module will develop the ability of students to relate subject knowledge to groups of learners through the selection, delivery and evaluation of appropriate aquatic activities in a safe learning environment. The module is recommended for students wishing to pursue a career in teaching. It will develop the ability of students to analyse and synthesise appropriate subject knowledge for the teaching of aquatic activities.

This module is Category A under the University's Active Engagement in Learning Scheme. This means that absence from specified sessions will result in loss of marks (5% from the final module mark for each occasion of non-attendance).

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) Outline health, safety and lifesaving considerations relevant to aquatic activities;
b) Develop and apply technical knowledge for the analysis of swimming strokes;
c) Demonstrate differentiation in performance;d) Relate and apply scientific principles to aquatic performance.

ii. Skills
The learning activities associated with this module are intended to develop the following:

Transferable skills:
a) Communication and literacy
b) Independent learning and working
c) Working with others

Subject specific skills:
a) Body management

Staff/student contact: 30%
Student private study: 70%

This module is Category A under the University's Active Engagement in Learning Scheme. This means that absence from specified sessions will result in loss of marks (5% from the final module mark for each occasion of non-attendance).

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.