SHN4103 - Fundamentals in Sport, Exercise and Health

Objectives:

Assessment tasks are designed to enable students to demonstrate the Learning and Employability outcomes for the relevant level of study. Level Learning Outcomes are embedded in the assessment task(s) at that level. This enables a more integrated view of overall student performance at each level.

Content:

Within this module you will study the following content based on your programme of study:

• BSc (Hons) Exercise, Health and Nutrition: Nutrition: you can choose either Biomechanics or Strength & Conditioning.
• BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences: Biomechanics and you can choose either Nutrition or Strength & Conditioning.
• BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences (Sports Nutrition): Biomechanics and Nutrition.
• BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation: Biomechanics & Sports Therapy
• BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning Science: Biomechanics and Strength & Conditioning.

This module will also help introduce core aspects of research and enquiry, such as how to read and utilise research articles, how to conduct basic literature searches and make appropriate use of the Learning Centre services.

Biomechanics Content
Musculo-skeletal structure and function: muscle mechanics, planes and axes of movement, anatomical reference points. Linear kinematics and kinetics. Work, power and energy concepts. Kinematics measurement techniques as well as training principles for the enhancement of performance variables, e.g. acceleration, velocity, impulse, power and force application. Qualitative analysis of movement.

Nutrition Content
Key concepts in nutrition will be introduced, this includes structure, function and sources of macronutrients, functions and sources of micronutrients and the role of fluid in the diet, dietary recommendations for specific individuals. The module will discuss concepts of energy balance and understanding recommendations for individuals.

Strength & Conditioning Content:
This first module in Strength and Conditioning will introduce essential information that underpins safe and effective practice. In learning to work with clients in strength and conditioning settings topics will cover health screening, inductions, needs assessments, communication and feedback. The nature and scope of the role of the Strength and Conditioning Trainer will be examined in relation to safe and ethical practice. Also included will be national physical activity guidelines, legislation, organisational procedures, and health and safety. Programme design for exercise and sport performance will be explored in relation to the principles of training. Warm up methods, foundation movements and a variety of strength and conditioning techniques will be explored. Peer coaching will be central to the experience and monitoring and evaluation of delivered sessions examined.

Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Students will cover more detailed musculoskeletal anatomy and answer the question “What is a sports injury?” The module will cover micro and macro trauma and injuries to muscle, tendons, bones, cartilage and nerves. The content will also introduce the student to the stages of tissue healing and repair. A joint by joint / region by region approach will cover the essential and detailed anatomy required by sports therapists.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Interactive Lectures
Hours: 20
Intended Group size: Full cohort

Workshops/Practicals
Hours: 30
Intended Group size: 15 to 20

Guided independent study
Hours: 250

Further details relating to assessment
Assessment 1 will cover two of the four disciplines covered within the module. For each discipline a series of short online unseen quiz questions will be undertaken within Moodle to test the foundation knowledge.

Topics to be tested for Biomechanics:

• Anatomy of human movement
• Linear kinematics
• Linear kinetics
• Work, power, & energy

Topics to be tested for Nutrition:
• Basic biochemical concepts of human nutrition- Structure, function and sources of macronutrients, function and sources of micronutrients.
• Energy requirements- Concepts of energy balance, BMR, TER
• Nutrition recommendations related to health and performance.

Topics to be tested for Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation:
• Musculoskeletal anatomy – origins, insertions and innervation of muscles, muscle actions.

• Definitions and classifications of injury for muscles, bone, cartilage, nerves, tendons and ligaments.

• Common terminology used in the assessment and management of sports injuries.

Topics to be tested for Strength and Conditioning:
• Training terminology, principles of training, health and safety and physical activity guidelines.

Assessment 2 students will need to demonstrate a set of professional skills that are commensurate with their programme discipline and reflect on the use of skills.

Within Biomechanics filming and analysing qualitatively two-dimensional video data will be assessed within the portfolio, of which you will be able to select your desired movement.

Within Sports Therapy foundational injury and anatomical knowledge will be assessed with students required to complete a series of worksheets covering the indicative module content, which will support their learning that will culminate in a live 10 minutes practical examination of anatomical knowledge (end of semester).

Within Sports Nutrition students will use dietary analysis software to demonstrate an understanding of recommendations and evaluate intakes in relation to health and/ or performance.

Within Strength and Conditioning the portfolio will require students to complete a series of worksheets covering the topics covered in the Indicative module content section above.

Assessment:

001 Online test; 2,000 word equivalent; mid semester 1 30%
002 Portfolio; 4,000 word equivalent; end of semester 1 70%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Kirstie Grace
Level - 4
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S1

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