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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Sport Science for Coaches | |||
| Reference | HS3117 | Version | 2 |
| Created | May 2019 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | February 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | June 2019 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| This module aims to develop students' critical awareness of the roles of sport scientists within an athletes support system and how as a coach they can work with them to maximise performance. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Discuss the roles of key sport science disciplines within an athlete support team. |
| 2 | Evaluate models of athlete support. |
| 3 | Examine appropriate of methods of athlete assessment. |
| 4 | Interpret athlete assessment data and discuss the implications for coaches. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Models of athlete support (eg. Personnel, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary), Roles of the key sport science disciplines and medical teams, Implementation of Sport Science testing (e.g. validity, reliability, specificity, practicality), Implementing sport science into coaching theory and methods, Coach understanding on scientific concepts |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Tutorials, seminars, student workshops with support from directed and private study. |
| 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: | Written coursework | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| One component of assessment. Grade gained from assessment will determine overall module grade. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | In addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | HAFF, G. G, and TRIPLETT, N., eds. 2015. Essentials of strength training and conditioning. 4th edition. Illinois: Human kinetics. |
| 2 | TURNER, A, and COMFORT, P., eds. 2017. Advanced strength and conditioning: an evidence-based approach. Abinfdon-on-Thames:Routledge. |
| 3 | MCGUIGAN, M., 2017. Monitoring training and performance in athletes. Illinois: Human kinetics. |
| 4 | JOYCE, D. and LEWINDON, D. eds., 2014. High-performance training for sports. Illinois: Human Kinetics. |