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Learning Methods

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Practical

Seminar

Module Offerings

5505YAUPE-SEP-PAR

Aims

The module aims to develop students conceptual and applied knowledge of the physiological aspects of physical education, with particular reference to sports statistics, sports measurement and evaluation, and fitness theory and guidance. It will encourage students to apply practical processes relevant to support and evaluate fitness.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate understanding of various statistical tests and how to complete them.
2.
Demonstrate understanding of and evaluate current measurement of sports fitness and how to evaluate them.
3.
Examine and analyse research and contemporary material around current topics and issues in fitness theory and guidance, designing fitness programmes.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Teaching and learning methods will predominantly include lectures, seminars and practicals surrounding the physiology, fitness guidance and evaluation. 1. Sports statistics – understanding the various statistical tests and understanding which test is most appropriate given the data set. 2. Sport measurement and evaluation – utilising various techniques in order to measure physical fitness such as aerobic and anaerobic capacity, flexibility, balance and coordination. 3. Fitness theory and guidance – understand various fitness guides and the underpinning theories, as well as which is most appropriate to meet fitness needs/goals.
Additional Information:This module is designed to introduce students to the conceptual and applied aspects of physical education. The module will be evaluated by the completion of appropriate assessment tasks. This module will incorporate support strategies in an attempt to ensure student progression. This will include feed forward and feedback on assessment and personal tutorial support.

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