SE305-6-AU-KS:
Issues in Sport and Exercise Science
2024/25
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Kaplan Singapore
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Thursday 03 October 2024
Friday 13 December 2024
15
11 July 2024
Requisites for this module
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BSC C600JS Sports and Exercise Science,
BSC C600NS Sports and Exercise Science
The theme of the module is contemporary issues in the science of sport and exercise, and their implications in health and/or performance contexts for individuals, groups, or society.
The aims of this module are:
- To examine selected issues in depth from a range of options, engage with cutting-edge research, develop informed opinions on the topics, and to present information in different formats.
- To departure from the traditional module style to which you have been accustomed.
By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:
- Explain the impact of advances in the science of sport and exercise.
- Obtain and critically appraise the research literature.
- Interpret evidence and develop meaningful conclusions.
- Coherently present ideas to different audiences in written and oral form.
No additional information available.
This module will be delivered via:
- Lectures: 16 hours, plus participation in a 4 hour presentation of selected topics chosen by students. Total = 20 hours.
- Student managed learning: 130 hours.
- Total: 150 hours
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
Coursework |
Essay |
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60% |
Coursework |
Oral Presentation |
07/02/2025 |
40% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Catherine Kerr, email: catherine.kerr@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Paul Freeman, Dr Bernard Liew, Dr Matthew Taylor, Dr Andrew Hammond., Dr John Mills, Dr Jason Moran
School Undergraduate Office, email: sres (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
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No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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