Module Details

Module Code: SCIE
Module Title: Current Concepts in Sport Science
Title: Current Concepts in Sport Science
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Brian O'Rourke (Health Science)
Domains:  
Module Description: To develop the student’s ability to investigate, review, synthesise and present information on current issues in the sports sciences.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Communicate sports specific information and / or ideas effectively using written, visual, oral and practical methods of communication
LO2 Establish an ability to review relevant sports and exercise literature, take research data and integrate it into a structured presentation
LO3 Contribute as an effective team member to the successful completion of a group project on a sports-based scientific topic
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Theory
Specific content will be determined by the research topics in sports and may include areas such as women in sport, nutrition, sport and health, sport and medical conditions, sports technology, long term player/athlete pathway etc. Guidelines for conducting a successful literature review Guidelines for effective communication including critical review of scientific writing, creation of PowerPoint presentations, preparation of oral, written, and practical presentations. Analysis of numerical data using graphs, charts, tables and basic statistics in sports science Advantages and disadvantages of group project based learning
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Group Presentation: Topic 1 will be researched by a group who will then present an audio-visual based report, and an accompanying practical demonstration/investigation
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Group Presentation (3 people max per group): Topic 2 will be researched by a smaller group, and will be presented through audio-visual means
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Attendance and contribution
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Practicals Contact Practical class 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Independent learning 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Haff , G. Gregory ,Triplett , N. Travis. (2016), Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 4th Edition, Human Kinetics, p.752, [ISBN: 149250162X].
  • Kristoffer Henriksen,Jakob Hansen,Carsten Hvid Larsen. (2019), Mindfulness and Acceptance in Sport, Routledge, [ISBN: 1138624004].
  • Richard B. Kreider PhD FACSM FISSN FNAK. (2019), Essentials of Exercise & Sport Nutrition: Science to Practice, Lulu.com, p.470, [ISBN: 1684705894].
  • Zina O'Leary. (2021), The Essential Guide to Doing Your Research Project, Sage Publications Limited, p.456, [ISBN: 1529713463].
  • Nicholas B. Tiller. (2020), The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science, Routledge, [ISBN: 1138333123].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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