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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Athlete Monitoring And Support | |||
| Reference | HS3139 | Version | 2 |
| Created | June 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | June 2021 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | June 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| This module aims to provide knowledge and application of the methods used to monitor the internal and external load of athletes during training and competition. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Review and interpret the different types of load on an athlete. |
| 2 | Evaluate factors that influence the athlete monitoring process. |
| 3 | Evaluate the different systems and methods used to monitor athlete loads. |
| 4 | Create an athlete monitoring system. |
| 5 | Demonstrate the necessary professionalism through attendance at learning opportunities required for safe practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Athlete loading; athlete monitoring; player tracking systems; wellness; objective and subjective data; factors that influence performance; athlete self-report systems; the principles of load monitoring; data management software; data presentation |
| 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 | 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Academic Poster | ||||
| 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 2 of the BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science course, or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | McGuigan, M., 2017. Monitoring training and performance in athletes. Human Kinetics. |
| 2 | Students will be directed to key journals as appropriate. |