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SPE215: Practical 8: Gymnastic Activities

Module Title Practical 8: Gymnastic Activities
Module Code SPE215
Module Tutor Emily Young
School Sport and Exercise
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass SPE114
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module will advance technical knowledge in Gymnastic activities through experiential and applied learning in the practical activity. Furthermore, it aims to develop an aesthetic understanding and critically analyses current teaching and coaching approaches in gymnastic activities.
This module is recommended for students wishing to pursue a career in teaching. It will allow them to build on their knowledge, skills and understanding of gymnastics in the National Curriculum. This module will also develop knowledge of health and safety aspects associated with the teaching of gymnastic 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).
Indicative Syllabus Through lectures and practical activity students will cover:
Sequence development using apparatus, movement combinations of different gymnastic styles; technical knowledge of vaults and floor routines; relationship with apparatus, partners and groups; analysis of different teaching ad learning trends in gymnastics in relation to National Curriculum requirements.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and understanding
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) Demonstrate an advanced technical knowledge of the body in action through gymnastics
b) Demonstrate advanced appreciation of aesthetic movement in the analysis of technical routines
c) Analyse current approaches to the teaching of gymnastics



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

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

Subject specific skills:
a) Composition
b) Body management
c) Creative movement
d) Performance
Learning and Teaching Activities Staff/students contact: 30%
Student private study: 70%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 50% Coursework: Standard (1500 words)
002: 50% Practical Assessment: In-class: Group Presentation (30 minutes)
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

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

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