SETU Curriculum - SPRT - Sport and Physical Activity for Special Population Groups

Module Details

Module Code:	SPRT
Module Title:	Sport and Physical Activity for Special Population Groups
Title:	Sport and Physical Activity for Special Population Groups
Module Level::	8

Credits::	5

Module Coordinator:	Paula Rankin

Module Author::	Niamh Spratt

Domains:

Module Description:	The aim of this module is to develop students' knowledge and understanding of the role of sport and physical activity for health and well-being, the factors affecting sport and physical activity participation, and the skills involved in the design and implementation of evidence-based practical interventions for specific populations.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
#	Learning Outcome Description
LO1	Explore the role of sport, exercise and physical activity for health and well-being in special populations including people with disabilities
LO2	Critically appraise current physical activity guidelines and investigate the factors affecting exercise uptake, participation and adherence in special populations
LO3	Design and implement safe and effective physical activity intervention programmes for special populations, to include appropriate screening and testing to meet individual needs, abilities and limitations

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
Indicative content The effects of sport, exercise and physical activity on physical and mental health and well-being in special populations
Indicative content Physical activity guidelines for special populations
Indicative content Physiological and psychological considerations for exercise with special populations
Indicative content Adapted physical activity
Indicative content Design and implementation of safe, effective and inclusive interventions to improve physical and mental well-being in special populations
Indicative Barriers, motivators and facilitators involved in physical activity uptake, participation and adherence in special populations
Indicative content Community engagement interventions with special populations

Assessment Breakdown	%
Module Content & Assessment
Project	50.00%
Practical	50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment

Project

Assessment Type	Project	% of Total Mark	50
Timing	n/a	Learning Outcomes	1,2,3
Non-marked	No
Assessment Description Project

Practical

Assessment Type	Practical/Skills Evaluation	% of Total Mark	50
Timing	n/a	Learning Outcomes	1,2,3
Non-marked	No
Assessment Description 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	12 Weeks per Stage	2.00	24
Independent Learning		Non Contact	Independent learning	15 Weeks per Stage	5.13	77
Total Weekly Contact Hours						4.00

Recommended Book Resources
Module Resources
John P. Buckley. (2008), Exercise Physiology in Special Populations, Churchill Livingstone, p.357, [ISBN: 9780443103438]. NSCA-National Strength & Conditioning Association,Jacobs, Patrick. (2017), NSCA's Essentials of Training Special Populations, Human Kinetics, p.528, [ISBN: 9780736083300]. Peggie Williamson. (2018), Exercise for Special Populations, LWW, p.448, [ISBN: 9781496389015]. Horvat, Michael,Kelly, Luke,Block, Martin,Croce, Ron. (2018), Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment, 2E, Human Kinetics, p.288, [ISBN: 9781492543800]. Stuart Biddle,Kenneth R. Fox,Stephen Hugh Boutcher. (2000), Physical Activity and Psychological Well-being, Psychology Press, p.205, [ISBN: 9780415234399]. Claude Bouchard,Steven N. Blair,William L. Haskell. (2012), Physical Activity and Health, Human Kinetics Publishers, p.441, [ISBN: 9780736095419].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly. European Journal of Public Health. Sports Medicine. Journal of Sports Sciences. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine. Health Psychology Open.

Discussion Note: