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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Sports Biomechanics | |||
| Reference | HS2119 | Version | 2 |
| Created | March 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | September 2015 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| The aim of this module is to develop students' ability to analyse human movement through needs identification, robust data collection and methods of evaluation. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Identify mechanical characteristics associated with successful execution of a movement task. |
| 2 | Collect and interpret quantitative data associated with a movement task. |
| 3 | Collect and interpret qualitative information associated with a movement task. |
| 4 | Conduct an analysis of a movement task and relate to normative data or mechanical principles. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Human movement studies; methodologies and systems of measurement; movement patterns; qualitative analysis of sporting movements; quantitative analysis of sporting movements; Quintic biomechanics software; model templates, deterministic models, critical features, angle-angle diagrams, dynamic systems theory. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Lectures supported by tutorials, workshops and practical sessions in the laboratory. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | |||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| Written coursework assessed with a grading proforma. Overall grade determined as follows: | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | Rows 1-4: Minimum of 2 rows at A, 1 row at B and 1 row at C Rows 5-7: Minimum of 2 rows at distinction and 1 row at pass Row 8: Pass |
| B | Rows 1-4: Minimum of 2 rows at B, 1 row at C and 1 row at D Rows 5-7: Minimum of 1 row at distinction and 2 rows at pass Row 8: Pass |
| C | Rows 1-4: Minimum of 2 rows at C and 2 rows at D Rows 5-7: Minimum of 3 rows at pass Row 8: Pass |
| D | Rows 1-4: Minimum of 3 rows at D and 1 row at E Rows 5-7: Minimum of 2 rows at pass Row 8: Pass |
| E | Rows 1-4: Minimum of 3 rows at E Rows 5-7: Minimum of 1 row at pass |
| F | Failure to achieve any of the above |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 1 of the BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science course or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| A pass will not normally be awarded for this module unless the student has attended a minimum of 80% of all learning opportunities. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | KNUDSON, D.V., 2013. Qualitative diagnosis of human movement. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. |
| 2 | McGINNIS, P.M., 2013. Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise. 3rd ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. |
| 3 | BARTLETT, R., 2014. Introduction to sports biomechanics: Analysing human movement patterns. 3rd ed. London: Routledge. |