module specification

PR3053 - Foundations of Sports Science (2024/25)

Module specification Module approved to run in 2024/25
Module title Foundations of Sports Science
Module level Foundation (03)
Credit rating for module 15
School School of Human Sciences
Total study hours 150
 
20 hours Assessment Preparation / Delivery
100 hours Guided independent study
30 hours Scheduled learning & teaching activities
Assessment components
Type Weighting Qualifying mark Description
Unseen Examination 50%   Online exam 1
Unseen Examination 50%   Online exam 2
Running in 2024/25

(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change)
Period Campus Day Time Module Leader
Spring semester North Tuesday Afternoon

Module summary

The module offers a general insight into the key concepts of sport science, and introduces students to the application of the science of sport in health and disease.
The module will provide a greater understanding in this area, thereby allowing students with little or no sport science background to progress to undertake a degree in a sport-related subject at level 4.

The aim of this module is to give students a greater awareness of sports science.  The module will encompass an introduction to the sports science field, including but not limited to physiology, anatomy, psychology and coaching. Students will achieve an understanding as to the role of therapists and scientists in sport with particular attention to the ways in which these careers may help to increase performance or prevent injury.

Prior learning requirements

Prerequisite: None
Study Abroad: No

Syllabus

  • Basic anatomy including but not limited to bones, joints, muscles and ligaments. (LO 1)
  • Scientific description of movement related to sports science principles. (LO 2)
  • An introduction to psychology in sport and health. (LO 3)
  • An introduction to coaching science. (LO 3)
  • An introduction to human physiology. (LO 1)
  • Understand the career opportunities available within the sports world. (LO 3)

Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity

The module material is delivered by a combination of lecture and seminar sessions. Seminar sessions will involve group discussions and individual work based on the lectures. There will be support of web based blended learning utilising the virtual learning environment to support the students’ progress. In total there will be 3 contact hours per week.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

  1. Identify basic anatomy within the human body and injury to structures such as bone, muscle, ligament, tendon and cartilage.
  2. Describe basic sports movements with reference to the relevant anatomy and basic biomechanics of movement.
  3. Describe the application of science in sport using physiological, psychological and coaching principles.

Bibliography

PR3053  reading list

https://rl.talis.com/3/londonmet/lists/35137786-3E63-84D5-F1BA-BF7598BD0421.html?lang=en-GB