SE305-6-AP-CO:
Issues in Sport and Exercise Science
2018/19
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn & Spring
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Thursday 04 October 2018
Friday 22 March 2019
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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),
BSC C611 Sports and Exercise Science (Including Foundation Year),
BSC C607 Sports Performance and Coaching,
BSC C608 Sports Performance and Coaching (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C609 Sports Performance and Coaching (Including Placement Year)
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. You will have the opportunity 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. The module is a departure from the traditional module style to which you have been accustomed. There will be some lectures but the module will require background reading for each of the topics discussed.
Learning Outcomes:
To pass this module, students will need to be able to:
1) Explain the impact of advances in the science of sport and exercise;
2) Obtain and critically appraise the research literature.
3) Interpret evidence and develop meaningful conclusions
4) Coherently present ideas to different audiences in written and oral form
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Coursework deadlines advised in module handbooks.
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.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Draft Essay Plan |
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0% |
| Coursework |
Slides for Oral Presentation |
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40% |
| Coursework |
Essay |
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60% |
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
Prof Murray Griffin, email: mgriffin@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Paul Freeman, Dr Murray Griffin, Dr Ben Jones, Dr Gavin Sandercock, Professor Chris Cooper
School Undergraduate Office, email: sres (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
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Dr Owen Thomas
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Reader: Sport Psychology
Available via Moodle
Of 25 hours, 23 (92%) hours available to students:
2 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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