SHN4042 - Scientific Principles of Physical Education: Biomechanics

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Explain the theories and laws of kinematics relating to sporting performance and physical education
Explain the theories and laws of kinetics to relating sporting performance and physical education
Apply relevant biomechanical principles to designing learning experiences
Develop understanding and application of quantitative research methods

Content:

Theories and laws of physical force, motion, momentum, rotation and centre of mass which can be applied to human performance in sport. Additionally, students will study the human body as a system of levers and how it operates to produce internal and external movement. They will comprehend the physical laws and theories which govern and explain projectile motion and the interaction of the body with external objects. The application of biomechanical principles in the understanding, teaching and learning of skills and techniques in activities such as Gymnastics and Athletic Activities. Using statistical techniques such as data screening, hypothesising, comparison of means and correlations.

Learning and Teaching Information:

In accordance with Leeds Trinity Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy 2015-19 and to encourage attendance and engagement, students will take part in weekly Directed Activities. A variety of teaching methods will be employed in accordance with Leeds Trinity's Learning and Teaching Strategy 2015-19 including lectures, practical sessions and workshops. The workshops and practical sessions will aim to take a more interactive format where students can discuss their learning in more detail and engage in peer and self-assessment. For instance, the biomechanical principles which govern the control of movement in Gymnastics and Athletics will be analysed using video analysis equipment in a practical setting and the implications for teaching and coaching in this context will be discussed.

Lectures
Hours: 20
Intended Group Size: 60

Workshops/seminars
Hours: 12
Intended Group Size: 20

Practical Sessions
Hours: 8
Intended Group Size:20

Guided independent study
Hours: 160

Further details relating to assessment
Directed activities: these consist of weekly tasks that must be completed and submitted for inspection at timetabled sessions each week. The assessment will be assessed on a pass/fail basis with a pass requiring at least 75% of all weekly tasks to be completed successfully. A pass will lead to the full award of 10% towards the final module mark. A fail in directed activities will contribute 0% to the final mark.

Formative assessment will form part of the activities in the seminars where students will have the opportunity to analyse performance using biomechanical principles and receive feedback from staff and peers regarding this analysis.

LO 1 & 2 are assessed by the analysis and explanation of the biomechanical principles of sporting performance in an Athletic or Gymnastic activity (Component 1) and the application of this understanding in a practical lesson planning activity (Component 2).

Assessment:

001 Directed Activities 10%
002 Case Study 2500 words end of semester 2 60%
003 Coursework 1000 words 30%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Tim Green
Level - 4
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S2

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