BS156-4-AU-CO:
Introduction to Sports and Exercise Science
2015/16
Life Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
15
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Requisites for this module
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BSC C600 Sports and Exercise Science,
BSC C602 Sports and Exercise Science (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C606 Sports and Exercise Science (Including Placement Year)
Understanding performance in sport requires knowledge of the basic scientific principles of chemistry, biology and physics, alongside a foundation of maths. This module will examine scientific principles in sufficient depth to provide a conceptual framework upon which to build a deeper understanding of the discipline of Sports and Exercise Science.
In completing this module, students will develop their understanding of the human body at both cellular and gross level, consider how it can be influenced by exercise training and how these changes can be assessed.
This module will apply these scientific principles to real sporting examples including training and fitness testing.
Learning Outcomes
To pass this module students will need to be able to:
1. Describe the basic scientific principles of chemistry, cell biology and physics that relate to Sports and Exercise Science;
2. Demonstrate competency in using scientific equipment and present & analyse data from simple experiments;
3. Outline the different energy systems in relation to sports performance;
4. Describe the principles of exercise training;
5. Demonstrate competency in basic field tests of strength and fitness.
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Problem based learning classes, workshops, directed learning, practical sessions totalling 35 hours.
Student managed learning: 115 hrs
Total: 150 hrs
Further details to be found in module handbook.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Worksheet 3 |
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40% |
| Coursework |
Worksheet 1 |
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10% |
| Coursework |
Worksheet 2 |
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20% |
| Coursework |
Vodcast - Group Assignment |
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30% |
Additional coursework information
MCQ Exam: week 15
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 Dave Parry, Dr Paul Bromley, Dr Kate Reed
School Undergraduate Office, email: bsugoffice (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
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Dr Naomi Brooks
The University of Stirling
Lecturer
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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