SHN5032 - Scientific Principles of Physical Education: Anatomy and Physiology

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Analyse how anatomical structures and systems of the human body impact on effective movement patterns and performance.
Apply their understanding of physiological systems to the design and implementation of programmes and learning activities.
Appraise the use of field tests of fitness within sport and physical education.

Content:

The structural form of the human body and its components including musculoskeletal form, systems and processes. The way in which physiological systems, bones and muscles work together to produce movement and the various ways in which the body produces energy to fuel this movement. In depth understanding of systems and processes which enable and aid movement such as energy production, muscular contraction, re-synthesis and use of ATP, lactate threshold, VO2max, OBLA. The design and implementation of programmes and lessons to complement the various energy systems and the practical use of field tests in PE through the medium of Track and Field Athletics.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The teaching methods will include lectures, workshops and practical sessions. The integration of these three learning environments will facilitate dissemination of underpinning theory, group-based and student led learning and also the application of this learning within a practical performance environment. The practical sessions will allow students to develop self and peer assessment skills and the ability to practically evaluate and appraise the performance of field based fitness testing protocols.

Lectures
Hours: 20
Intended Group Size: 60

Practical Sessions
Hours: 10
Intended Group Size: 20

Workshops
Hours: 10
Intended Group Size: 20

Guided independent study
Hours: 160

Further details relating to assessment
Component 2 will involve students conducting a series of field fitness tests and writing a report on the use and validity of these in the area of Physical Education.

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Tim Green
Level - 5
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered -

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