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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Enhancing Performance
Reference HS2148 Version 1
Created April 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved June 2021 SCQF Points 15
Amended ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
This module aims to develop the students ability to carry out a needs analysis and discuss an intervention to improve sporting performance.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Report a needs analysis considering a multidisciplinary approach to sporting performance.
2 Illustrate benchmark and normative data regarding performance.
3 Explain interventions to improve sporting performance.
4 Interpret the strengths and weaknesses of experimental research when considering practical applications to sporting performance.
5 Demonstrate the necessary professionalism through attendance at learning opportunities required for safe practice.

Indicative Module Content
Needs analysis for athletic populations; Physiological interventions; Psychological interventions; Biomechanics; Nutrition; Performance enhancement; Reflective practice; Injury incidence and severity; Injury prevention; Interpretation of experimental research; Data interpretation

Module Delivery
Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include Digital Learning Resources, Tutorials and Practical sessions.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 30 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 120 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
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: Pre-record Presentation
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 0% Outcomes Assessed: 5
Description: Minimal module attendance requirement of 80%

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 grade based on grading proforma. Component 2 is a minimum modular attendance requirement of 80%
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A Component 1 A; Component 2 Pass
B Component 1 B; Component 2 Pass
C Component 1 C; Component 2 Pass
D Component 1 D; Component 2 Pass
E Component 1 E; Component 2 Pass
F Component 1 F and/or fails Component 2
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.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 JOYCE, D. and LEWINDON, D. eds., 2014. High-performance training for sports. Human Kinetics.
2 JOYCE, D. and LEWINDON, D. eds., 2015. Sports injury prevention and rehabilitation: integrating medicine and science for performance solutions. Routledge.
3 MAUGHAN, R.J. ed., 2013. Sports nutrition (Vol. 19). New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
4 WEINBERG, R.S. and GOULD, D., 2018. Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 7th ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
5 COX, R.H., 2012. Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications. 7th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.


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