Module Details
Module Code: |
SCIE |
Module Title:
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Current Concepts in Sport Science
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Title:
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Current Concepts in Sport Science
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Brian O'Rourke (Health Science)
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Module Description: |
To develop the student’s ability to investigate, review, synthesise and present information on current issues in the sports sciences.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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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 |
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Contact |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Practicals |
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Contact |
Practical class |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Independent learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.13 |
77 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Haff , G. Gregory ,Triplett , N. Travis. (2016), Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 4th Edition, Human Kinetics, p.752, [ISBN: 149250162X].
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Kristoffer Henriksen,Jakob Hansen,Carsten Hvid Larsen. (2019), Mindfulness and Acceptance in Sport, Routledge, [ISBN: 1138624004].
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Richard B. Kreider PhD FACSM FISSN FNAK. (2019), Essentials of Exercise & Sport Nutrition: Science to Practice, Lulu.com, p.470, [ISBN: 1684705894].
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Zina O'Leary. (2021), The Essential Guide to Doing Your Research Project, Sage Publications Limited, p.456, [ISBN: 1529713463].
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Nicholas B. Tiller. (2020), The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science, Routledge, [ISBN: 1138333123].
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Other Resources |
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The Journal of Sports Science &
Medicine. Online Journal,
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The Journal of Strength &
Conditioning Research. Online Journal,
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