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SPS301: Applied Sport Science III

Module Title Applied Sport Science III
Module Code SPS301
Module Tutor Denise Hill
School Sport and Exercise
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass SPS201
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description Through a series of topical lectures, sport science support will be located within the landscape of support for the sport performance unit. Students will be encouraged to look beyond issues associated only with direct delivery of sport science to also examine broader socio-cultural factors which impact significantly on sport science provision. Such factors include: mono, inter and multi - disciplinary sport science application; demonstrating support efficacy; communicating effectively to clients; and understanding politics and funding arrangements associated with sport science provision in the UK.
Indicative Syllabus

This module content will allow the student to examine the role of sport science support alongside other forms of sport performer support. The importance of sport science support will be addressed in the context of World Class Sport. Weekly tasks will enable students to develop a case for sport science support funding alongside medicine, coaching and lifestyle support.

Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) argue the case for a sport science support programme based on theoretical discipline based knowledge;
b) critically examine the contribution of sport science to performance sport in relation to other areas such as sports medicine and coaching;
c) justify the role of sport science in world class talent, development and podium plans.



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

Transferable skills:
a) communication & literacy;
b) problem solving;
c) independent learning & working.

Subject specific skills
a) application of sports science knowledge within the context of a sport performance support team.
Learning and Teaching Activities

Staff/student contact: 20%
Student private study: 80%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Portfolio (3000 words or equivalent)
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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