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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Integrated Sport and Exercise Science
Reference HS4114 Version 3
Created March 2017 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved September 2015 SCQF Points 30
Amended September 2017 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
This module aims to develop the student’s ability to integrate sport and exercise disciplines in order to enhance performance of an individual or group.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Evaluate the effectiveness of models of multidisciplinary working in applied sport and exercise science
2 Critically evaluate relevant literature in a specialist discipline of applied sport and exercise science in relation to human performance
3 Critically justify selected sport and exercise science assessment procedures in relation to the enhancement of human performance
4 Critically discuss a sport and exercise science intervention in relation to the enhancement of human performance

Indicative Module Content
Holistic needs analysis; applied exercise physiology, psychology and biomechanics; fitness and performance testing constructs; fitness and performance testing procedures; expected norms for different populations; multidisciplinary team working; athlete and team development; return from injury: physiological, psychological and biomechanical considerations; health improvement for sedentary populations; multifactorial management of high performance and elite athletes.

Module Delivery
A mixture of lectures, tutorials and workshops.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 52 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 248 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 300 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:

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
This Module is assessed by a single piece of coursework and the grade determined as follows:
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A Rows 1-5: Minimum of 3 rows at A, 2 rows at B and 1 row at C Rows 6-8: Minimum of 2 rows at distinction and 1 row at pass Row 9: Pass
B Rows 1-5: Minimum of 3 rows at B, 2 rows at C and 1 row at D Rows 6-8: Minimum of 1 row at distinction and 2 rows at pass Row 9: Pass
C Rows 1-5: Minimum of 3 rows at C and 2 rows at D and 1 row at E Rows 6-8: Minimum of 3 rows at pass Row 9: Pass
D Rows 1-5: Minimum of 4 rows at D and 2 rows at E Rows 6-8: Minimum of 2 rows at pass Row 9: Pass
E Rows 1-5: Minimum of 3 rows at E Rows 6-8: 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 Stages 1-3 of the BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science course, or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 A current and comprehensive list of references will be supplied on an annual basis to reflect the evolving nature of relevant topic areas

Robert Gordon University, Garthdee House, Aberdeen, AB10 7QB, Scotland, UK: a Scottish charity, registration No. SC013781