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SPX201: Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences II

Module Title Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences II
Module Code SPX201
Module Tutor Martin Jones
School Sport and Exercise
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass SPX101
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module will provide an opportunity for students to develop the ability to examine sport and exercise challenges and problems from a critical perspective. The applied nature of this module will enable students to understand and evaluate how exercise is used in health care provision as prevention, treatment, or as an adjunct to treatment, and how sport science is used in performance enhancement. Students will learn to apply sport and exercise science discipline knowledge and skills in an integrated way.
Indicative Syllabus This module will examine the application of discipline based knowledge to sport and exercise practice. It will increase students' awareness of the role of sport and exercise within various health and sport settings in the UK. A patient/client and athlete centred approach will provide examples from various health and sport settings.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and understanding
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) identify the role of the sport and exercise scientist within multidisciplinary applied settings;
b) outline the range of health care contexts where exercise is used and endorsed through policy and practice;
c) evaluate the role of sport science disciplines in sport or sport performer support;
d) analyse a range of current practices in sport and exercise in terms of process and outcomes.



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

Transferable skills:
a) Problem solving
b) Communication and literacy
c) Working with others
Learning and Teaching Activities

Staff/student contact: 20%
Student private study: 80%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 50% Coursework: Standard (1500 words)
002: 50% Coursework: Standard (1500 words)
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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