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BMedSci Physical Activity for Health

Course Documents – August 2016

Content

DPT 2

Course descriptors 3-18

Assessment matrix 19

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Degree Programme Table (DPT)

Physical Activity for Health Degree Type : BMedSci (Hons)

Course Code Course Title Level Credit

Points

SPRT10001 Exercise, Fitness and Health 10 20

SPRT10025 Exercise Prescription for

Rehabilitation 4 10 20

SPRT11002 Psychology of Physical Activity 10 20

SPRT10051 Sport Science: Workplace

Attachment 3 11 20

SPRT10033 Sport Science (Dissertation) 4 10 60

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Course Details

Undergraduate Course: Sport Science: Workplace Attachment 3 (SPRT10051)

Course Outline

School Moray House School of Education College College of Humanities and Social Science

Credit level(Normal yeartaken)

SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate)

Availability Not available to visiting studentsCourse type Placement

SCQF Credits ECTS Credits20 10

This workplace attachment allows students the opportunity to observe, and evaluate how knowledge in the sport andexercise sciences is utilised in an applied or professional environment outside the university. The attachment involvesstudents having a regular, direct involvement in delivery of sport and exercise related activities or services in aworkplace outside the university environment. The types of activity can include performance sport through to exerciseand physical activity for health,

Summary

During semester 1 students will have initiated contact with an external agency and agreed a pattern of regular weeklycontact equivalent to a minimum of 2hrs per week for 10 weeks. This can include regular volunteering type activity, forexample involvement in structured programmes of coaching for sport teams, provision of exercise classes for patientgroups in the community etc, A proposal of the work will be discussed with an academic member of staff and agreed byall parties (student, agency & university) before any work can be considered suitable for this attachment. Under normalcircumstances It is anticipated that work should begin before the end of semester 1. If for any reason by the end ofsemester 1 there are concerns about the progress and adequacy of the work, students can transfer to a different coursefor semester 2.

Course description

Students will be allocated a supervisor from among our academic staff and this will depend on the nature of the work.Supervision will involve regular scheduled meetings and this will be the only direct teaching contact. Students will keepand organise a reflective logbook throughout the attachment period and this will help inform the content of anassessed, reflective report about the workplace attachment.

This teaching and learning is based around a position statement about work placements produced by The BritishAssociation of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES) which is the professional body for the sport sciences. BASES definework placements as "curriculum-based work related learning opportunities, integral to a programme of study(undergraduate and postgraduate), embedded within a framework of clearly defined learning outcomes, opportunity forassessment, reflective practice and achievement of academic credit.

This teaching and learning is research-led. Members of academic staff the Institute for Sport, Physical Education andHealth Science (ISPEHS) who contribute to this course are all members of one or more of the following research groupshosted by ISPEHS: (1) Physical Activity for Health Research Centre (PAHRC), (2) Edinburgh Sports Research, (3) HumanPerformance and Aquatics and (4) Physical Education Research Forum (PERF).

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)

Pre-requisites Co-requisites

ProhibitedCombinations

Otherrequirements

None

Additional Costs Students may need to apply for membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme)

Course Delivery Information

Academic year 2016/17, Not available to visitingstudents (SS1) Period dates

Quota: 3

Full YearCourse Start

Timetable The 2016/7timetable is not yetavailable

2015/6 Timetable (https://www.ted.is.ed.ac.uk/UOE1516_SWS/TIMETABLE.ASP?OBJECTCLASS=MODULE&IDENTIFIER=SPRT10051_SS1_YR&STYLE=TEXTSPREADSHEET&TEMPLATE=SWSCUST+OBJECT+TEXTSPREADSHEET&WEEK=0V-34)

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Learning and Teachingactivities (Further Info)(http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance/admin-support-staff/programme-course-maintenance/course-creation-approval-maintenanceTeaching_Learning.htm)

Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 2, Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 3, Fieldwork Hours 25, OnlineActivities 25, Formative Assessment Hours 1, Other Study Hours 60, Programme Level Learning and TeachingHours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 80 )

Additional Information(Learning and Teaching)

The bulk of student effort will be the production of the assessed blog and report

Assessment (Further Info)(http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance/admin-support-staff/programme-course-maintenance/course-creation-approval-maintenanceAssessment_Methods.htm)

Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %

Additional Information(Assessment)

1 x analytical logbook of workplace activities, for example recorded as a blog (30%)1 x 2000 word reflective report (70%)

To pass the course an overall mark of 40% or over is required.

Feedback Informal Feedback - This takes place during any supervision meetings throughout the semester. Your tutors willcomment on your understanding and may give you specific advice regarding your progress. Such feedback isintended to help you understand what your strengths and development points are, and to enable you to takeinformed responsibility for your learning and progression.

Discussion forum - Throughout the course as a whole the students are encouraged to use a discussion forum inLEARN. Any questions posted by students about teaching, learning and assessment are be responded to by thecourse tutors for everyone to see.

Cohort feedforward - Detailed cohort feed-forward from previous cohorts of students will provided for allassessments on this course.

Formative Feedback - At the start of this course all workplace attachments involve submission of a proposal; thwill involve discussion and feedback on content and suitability. Secondly, feedback on the content of thereflective log can be used to help form the final report. In addition students will arrange regular meetings withtheir supervisor to review progress and their reflective log. Students will gain valuable experience, knowledgeand also feedback on what they are doing from a practitioner perspective.

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Summative Feedback - All students will receive individual written feedback on both the reflective log and thefinal report. This will be based on the structure of the sections on the assignment specification.

No Exam Information

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, the student will be able to:1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of how evidence and knowledge forms the theoretical basis for sport or exercise implementation

in an applied or professional setting2. Generate and maintain an online, analytical log throughout the workplace attachment3. Critically review the implementation of knowledge, evidence, skills and practices evident within an applied or professional setting4. Reflect on personal ability to work effectively and implement skills and practices relevant to the sport and exercise sciences, within an

applied or professional setting

Learning Resources

(1) Fanthome, C. (2004) Work Placements - A Survival Guide for Students. London: Palgrave

(2) Blogging Guide. ENGAGE: College of Humanities and Social Sciences blogging communityhttp://www.blogs.hss.ed.ac.uk/guide/

(3) Board L, M Pye, Doggart L, Caldow E, Knowles Z and Twist C. The BASES Position Stand on Curriculum-based Work Placements. The Sport &Exercise Scientist. Issue 4 Summer 2014 http://www.bases.org.uk/The-BASES-Position-Stand-on-Curriculum-based-Work-Placements

Additional Information

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GraduateAttributes andSkills

This course addresses 11 of the 21 graduate attributes developed on the BSc Applied Sport Science degree

RESEARCH AND ENQUIRY(5) Synthesize knowledge from various disciplines so as to understand the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary natureof sport and exercise sciences.(6) Develop logical arguments surrounding issues within sport science, physical activity and exercise

PERSONAL AND INTELLECTUAL AUTONOMY(7) Be independent learners who can take responsibility for their own learning(8) Be able to respond to unfamiliar problems by extrapolating their existing knowledge and understanding

COMMUNICATION SKILLS(11) Be able to engage in critical discussion demonstrating listening skills, effective use of evidence and their ownexperiences to articulate points and defend their own assertions(12) Be able to initiate communication with non-university agencies connected to sport and exercise

PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS(14) Have developed their organisational, time management and decision-making skills(16) Be able to transfer knowledge and ideas between different contexts within sport, exercise and health(17) Be able to engage effectively with outside agencies to foster or develop research, consultancy or support initiatives

TECHNICAL/PRACTICAL SKILLS(19) Be able to design, deliver and analyse the effects of training interventions in sport, physical activity and exercise(21) Be able to present data and report research findings according to standard scientific conventions

SpecialArrangements

Before students resister for this course they will need to have initiated contact with agencies and discussed potentialideas with the course organiser. The attachment can include volunteering type activity.

Keywords sport exercise science placement attachment external

Contacts

Course organiser Mr Dave SaundersTel: (0131 6)51 4121Email: [email protected]

Miss Gabriella SzelTel: (0131 6)51 4906Email: [email protected]

Course secretary

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all material is copyright © The University of Edinburgh 2014.The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336.

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Course Details

Undergraduate Course: Exercise, Fitness and Health (SPRT10001)

Course Outline



SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Availability Not available to visiting students


This half-course will explore the concepts of exercise, fitness and health and the inter-relationships between them.The role of experience in the development and maintenance of health will be analysed. Guidelines for exerciseprescription in relation to health benefits will be examined, and the possible hazardous consequences of exercisealso considered.

Summary

This teaching and learning is research-led. Members of academic staff the Institute for Sport, Physical Education andHealth Science (ISPEHS) who contribute to this course are all members of one or more of the following researchgroups hosted by ISPEHS: (1) Physical Activity for Health Research Centre (PAHRC), (2) Edinburgh Sports Research, (3)Human Performance and Aquatics and (4) Physical Education Research Forum (PERF).

Coursedescription




Otherrequirements

None


Academic year 2016/17, Not available tovisiting students (SS1) Period dates

Quota: 11

Course Start Semester 2

Timetable The 2016/7timetable isnot yetavailable

2015/6 Timetable (https://www.ted.is.ed.ac.uk/UOE1516_SWS/TIMETABLE.ASP?OBJECTCLASS=MODULE&IDENTIFIER=SPRT10001_SS1_SEM2&STYLE=TEXTSPREADSHEET&TEMPLATE=SWSCUST+OBJECT+TEXTSPREADSHEET&WEEK=23-42)


Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 32, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 12, Programme LevelLearning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 152 )

Written Exam 60 %, Coursework 40 %, Practical Exam 0 %Assessment (Further Info)(http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance/admin-support-staff/programme-course-maintenance/course-creation-approval-maintenanceAssessment_Methods.htm)


2 hour written examination2000 word assignment and oral presentation

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Feedback Informal Feedback - This takes place during teaching, seminars and practicals throughout the semester.Your tutors will comment on your understanding of the ideas covered in the course, and may give youspecific advice regarding your progress. Such feedback is intended to help you understand what yourstrengths and development points are, and to enable you to take informed responsibility for your learningand progression.

Discussion forum - Throughout the course as a whole the students are encouraged to use a discussionforum in LEARN. Any questions posted by students about teaching, learning and assessment are beresponded to by the course tutors for everyone to see.

Cohort feedforward - Detailed cohort feed-forward from previous cohorts of students is provided for allassessments on this course.

Formative Feedback -

Summative Feedback-

Exam Information

Exam Diet Hours & MinutesPaper Name

Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) Exercise,Fitness andHealth

2:00

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, the student will be able to:1. Understand and articulate the concepts of exercise, fitness and health;2. Appreciate the conceptual and empirical basis for ascribing inter-relationships between these concepts;3. Review guidelines for the prescription of exercise and physical activity.

Reading List

None


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GraduateAttributes andSkills

This course addresses X of the 20 graduate attributes developed on the BSc Applied Sport Science degree

RESEARCH AND ENQUIRY(1) Understand the philosophy of scientific methods of enquiry in order to critically evaluate evidence and analyseresearch literature.(2) Search for, access, critically analyse, evaluate and synthesize information from literature in order to answerresearch questions in sport and exercise sciences.(3) Plan and execute research projects, involving data collection and analysis, which answer research questions insport and exercise sciences.(4) Interpret data collected or reported in sport, physical activity and exercise studies(5) Synthesize knowledge from various disciplines so as to understand the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinarynature of sport and exercise sciences.(6) Develop logical arguments surrounding issues within sport science, physical activity and exercise


COMMUNICATION SKILLS(9) Be able to communicate clearly using oral and written methods, including posters, presentations, essays, webpages, in order to critique, negotiate, create or communicate understanding(9) Be able to use communication as a means for collaborating with and relating to others including staff, otherstudents and research participants.(10) Be able to engage in critical discussion demonstrating listening skills, effective use of evidence and their ownexperiences to articulate points and defend their own assertions(11) Be able to initiate communication with non-university agencies connected to sport and exercise

PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS(12) Be able to plan and execute substantive research projects in sport and exercise sciences (including but notlimited to the dissertation and mini-project)(13) Have developed their organisational, time management and decision-making skills(14) Be able to work effectively in a team; overcoming and discussing problems and recognising the diversity ofcontributions different individuals can make to collaborative work(15) Be able to transfer knowledge and ideas between different contexts within sport, exercise and health(16) Be able to engage effectively with outside agencies to foster or develop research, consultancy or supportinitiatives

TECHNICAL/PRACTICAL SKILLS(17) Be able to use the test, measurement and analysis tools appropriate to sport, physical activity and exercise,including for example laboratory or field tests.(18) Be able to design, deliver and analyse the effects of training interventions in sport, physical activity and exercise(19) Be able to select and apply the appropriate statistical procedures to analyse empirical data(20) Be able to present data and report research findings according to standard scientific conventions

Keywords sport science exercise physical activity fitness health

Contacts

Dr Paul KellyTel: (0131 6)50 9778Email: [email protected]


Course organiser Course secretary


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Course Details

Undergraduate Course: Exercise Prescription for Rehabilitation 4 (SPRT10025)

Course Outline



SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Availability Available to all students


Being physically active is associated with numerous physical and mental health benefits. Exercise is considered asubset of physical activity, and is described as being planned, structured, repetitive with an objective to improve ormaintain one aspect of physical fitness. This course explores the use of exercise as a modality in respect of therehabilitation or management of several diseases or health problems. Recommendations for practice will beconsidered in the light of available evidence.

Summary

This Honours level course builds on basic knowledge gained during previous courses within the Applied SportsScience programme (such as Exercise, Fitness and Health). The course also introduces principles from Public Healthmaking it an appropriate course for students from other Degree programmes such as Medicine.

Coursedescription

There is a strong emphasis on developing a critical understanding of how exercise can be used for the treatment of,and the rehabilitation from several diseases or health problems across a range of populations. These include someof the major causes of premature death such as cancer, heart disease and stroke in addition to mental healthconditions such as depression. The course also has a strong practical emphasis. A range of both popular andalternative exercise programmes will be covered during the course, with the students being the opportunity toparticipate in these sessions. Such programmes have included in previous years yoga, hydrotherapy, and movementskills in children.

This teaching and learning is research-led. Members of academic staff in the Institute for Sport, Physical Educationand Health Science (ISPEHS) who contribute to this course are all members of one or more of the following researchgroups hosted by ISPEHS: (1) Physical Activity for Health Research Centre (PAHRC), (2) Edinburgh Sports Research, (3)Human Performance and Aquatics and (4) Physical Education Research Forum (PERF). In addition, certain sessionswill be delivered by experts currently working in practice, for example by physiotherapists or individuals workingwithin a specialised NHS centre.




Otherrequirements

None

Information for Visiting Students

Pre-requisites None

High DemandCourse?

Yes


Academic year 2016/17, Available to allstudents (SV1) Period dates

Quota: 32



2015/6 Timetable (https://www.ted.is.ed.ac.uk/UOE1516_SWS/TIMETABLE.ASP?OBJECTCLASS=MODULE&IDENTIFIER=SPRT10025_SV1_SEM2&STYLE=TEXTSPREADSHEET&TEMPLATE=SWSCUST+OBJECT+TEXTSPREADSHEET&WEEK=23-42)

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Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 22, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 22, Programme LevelLearning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 152 )



1 x 2hour end of course exam (60%)

1 x 2000word written assignment (40%)

Feedback Informal Feedback - This takes place during teaching, seminars and practicals throughout the semester.Your tutors will comment on your understanding of the ideas covered in the course, and may give youspecific advice regarding your progress. Such feedback is intended to help you understand what yourstrengths and development points are, and to enable you to take informed responsibility for your learningand progression.

Discussion forum - Throughout the course as a whole the students are encouraged to use a discussionforum in LEARN. Any questions posted by students about teaching, learning and assessment are beresponded to by the course tutors for everyone to see.

Cohort feedforward - Detailed cohort feed-forward from previous cohorts of students is provided for allassessments on this course.

Formative Feedback - Feedback is available to students on the suitability of their proposed writtenassignment titles with reference to areas that may require specificity. Students are invited to submit a draltoutline of their assignment for detailed feedback. An exam revision session is scheduled within the coursetimetable.

Summative Feedback- Detailed feedback on the written assignment will be provided. This feedback shoulcbe used to inform areas for revision for the end of course exam.

Exam Information

Exam Diet Hours & MinutesPaper Name

Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) 2:00

Resit Exam Diet (August) 2:00

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, the student will be able to:1. Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the nature of specified disorders and critically understand the role of exercise in their

treatment and management.2. Apply the principle concepts and skills of exercise prescription to design appropriate exercise programmes for a range of

disorders.3. Interpret numerical and graphical data sources on the effectiveness of exercise to treat and manage specified disorders.4. Critically identify and appraise the effectiveness of existing exercise programmes and interventions5. Exercise autonomy and initiative in applying the principles of exercise prescription to new contexts during course activities and

assignment

Reading List

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TEXTBOOK:American College of Sports Medicine. (2013) ACSM Resource Manual for Exercise Testing and Prescription. Lippincott, Williams andWilkins.

KEY ARTICLES AND REPORTS:Garber et al. (2011). Quantity and Quality of Exercise for Developing and Maintaining Cardiorespiratory, Musculoskeletal, andNeuromotor Fitness in Apparently Healthy Adults: Guidance for Prescribing Exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise, 43(7):1334-1359.

Department of Health. (2011) Start active stay active: a report on physical activity for health from the four home countriesÿ Chief MedicalOfficers.


This course addresses 11 of the 21 graduate attributes developed on the BSc Applied Sport Science degree:GraduateAttributes andSkills RESEARCH AND ENQUIRY

(2) Search for, access, critically analyse, evaluate and synthesize information from literature in order to answerresearch questions in sport and exercise sciences.(4) Interpret data collected or reported in sport, physical activity and exercise studies(5) Synthesize knowledge from various disciplines so as to understand the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinarynature of sport and exercise sciences.(6) Develop logical arguments surrounding issues within sport science, physical activity and exercise


COMMUNICATION SKILLS(9) Be able to communicate clearly using oral and written methods, including posters, presentations, essays, webpages, in order to critique, negotiate, create or communicate understanding

PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS(14) Have developed their organisational, time management and decision-making skills(16) Be able to transfer knowledge and ideas between different contexts within sport, exercise and health

TECHNICAL/PRACTICAL SKILLS(18) Be able to use the test, measurement and analysis tools appropriate to sport, physical activity and exercise,including for example laboratory or field tests.(19) Be able to design, deliver and analyse the effects of training interventions in sport, physical activity and exercise

Additional ClassDeliveryInformation

Not all afternoon sessions will be required.

Keywords sport science exercise physical activity rehabilitation

Contacts

Course organiser Miss Gabriella SzelTel: (0131 6)51 4906Email: [email protected]

Dr Graham BakerTel: (0131 6)51 6034Email: [email protected]

Course secretary


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Course Details

Undergraduate Course: Sport Science (Dissertation) 4 (SPRT10033)

Course Outline



SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate)

Availability Not available to visiting studentsDissertationCourse type


This course requires the student to devise, conduct, and present a project examining an applied sports science issue. Thestudent will be expected to work mainly independently in order to gain practical experience of research design, data collectionand data analysis. The project is submitted in journal article format. Students will be encouraged to work in areas of staffresearch expertise and interest,

Summary

Course description This course requires the student to work independently, with the guidance of an allocated supervisor, to devise, conduct, andpresent a project examining an applied sports science issue. The student will be responsible of designing the researchprotocol and carrying out the data collection and analysis of the research project.During the first semester the student will submit a research proposal and ethics application. Feedback and guidance will beprovided by both the supervisor and the ethics committee.The student may commence the project only following approval ofthe ethics application and proposal.The final project will be submitted towards the end of the second semester in journal article format. The student will alsosubmit at the same time a log book describing aspects of the research process and pilot studies, as well as outlining thedevelopment of the research project throughout the year independently as well as through the meetings with the supervisors.

This teaching and learning is research-led. Members of academic staff the Institute for Sport, Physical Education and HealthScience (ISPEHS) who contribute to this course are all members of one or more of the following research groups hosted byISPEHS: (1) Physical Activity for Health Research Centre (PAHRC), (2) Edinburgh Sports Research, (3) Human Performance andAquatics and (4) Physical Education Research Forum (PERF).




Otherrequirements

None


Academic year 2016/17, Not available to visitingstudents (SS1) Period dates

Quota: 50

Full YearCourse Start

Timetable The 2016/7 timetable isnot yet available

2015/6 Timetable (https://www.ted.is.ed.ac.uk/UOE1516_SWS/TIMETABLE.ASP?OBJECTCLASS=MODULE&IDENTIFIER=SPRT10033_SS1_YR&STYLE=TEXTSPREADSHEET&TEMPLATE=SWSCUST+OBJECT+TEXTSPREADSHEET&WEEK=034)


Total Hours: 400 ( Lecture Hours 4, Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 12, Supervised Practical/Workshop/StudioHours 10, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 366 )

Assessment (Further Info)(http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-systems/support-guidance/admin-support-staff/programme-course-maintenance/course-creation-approval-maintenanceAssessment_Methods.htm)

Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %

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The proposal is worth 10% of the course mark and is submitted at the same time as the ethics application. The wordlimit for the proposal is 1000 words.The final submission is worth 90% of the course mark and is done in journal article format following the guidelines ofthe Journal of Sports Sciences. The word limit is 4000 words.

Feedback Informal Feedback - Generic feedback to all students is sometimes provided by the course organiser during groupmeetings or through the Learn pages. Given the nature of this course, informal, formative feedback takes placethroughout the year mostly through one-to-one meetings with your dissertation supervisor. Your supervisor willcomment on your understanding of the research topic you have selected to conduct, and will give you specific adviceregarding your progress. Such feedback is intended to help you understand what your strengths and developmentpoints are, and to enable you to take informed responsibility for your learning and progression.

Discussion forum - Throughout the course as a whole the students are encouraged to use a discussion forum inLEARN. Any questions posted by students about teaching, learning and assessment are be responded to by the coursetutors for everyone to see.

Cohort feedforward - Detailed cohort feed-forward from previous cohorts of students is provided for all assessmentson this course.

Formative Feedback - See top of this section about informal feedback. Additionally, your supervisor would normallyprovide once his/hers detailed formative feedback on one of your dissertation sections. Formative feedback will also tprovided by the institutional ethics committee on the ethical aspects of your project.

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Summative Feedback- Summative feedback will be provided by your supervisor for your proposal, which will then helpyou to decide how to progress with your dissertation. Summative feedback on the final submission will be provided bytwo different staff members who will mark your dissertation.

No Exam Information

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, the student will be able to:1. Demonstrate a critical and detailed understanding of theoretical concepts and current research in your chosen dissertation topic2. Identify and delineate a suitable research problem in sports science and propose a justified project3. Demonstrate initative and autonomy in designing and conducting a research experiment4. Use a wide range of academic and lab skills to collect and analyse original data5. Synthesise and present large amounts of information in a written format which contributes to knowledge and which might serve as a basis for

further research or study

Reading List

None


http://www.education.ed.ac.uk/courses/ug/sport-sci.html (http://www.education.ed.ac.uk/courses/ug/sport-sci.html)Course URL

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This course addresses all of the graduate attributes developed on the BSc Applied Sport Science degreeGraduateAttributes andSkills RESEARCH AND ENQUIRY

(1) Understand the philosophy of scientific methods of enquiry in order to critically evaluate evidence and analyse researchliterature.(2) Search for, access, critically analyse, evaluate and synthesize information from literature in order to answer researchquestions in sport and exercise sciences.(3) Plan and execute research projects, involving data collection and analysis, which answer research questions in sport andexercise sciences.(4) Interpret data collected or reported in sport, physical activity and exercise studies(5) Synthesize knowledge from various disciplines so as to understand the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary nature ofsport and exercise sciences.(6) Develop logical arguments surrounding issues within sport science, physical activity and exercise


COMMUNICATION SKILLS(9) Be able to communicate clearly using oral and written methods, including posters, presentations, essays, web pages, inorder to critique, negotiate, create or communicate understanding(10) Be able to use communication as a means for collaborating with and relating to others including staff, other students andresearch participants.(11) Be able to engage in critical discussion demonstrating listening skills, effective use of evidence and their own experiencesto articulate points and defend their own assertions(12) Be able to initiate communication with non-university agencies connected to sport and exercise

PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS(13) Be able to plan and execute substantive research projects in sport and exercise sciences (including but not limited to thedissertation and mini-project)(14) Have developed their organisational, time management and decision-making skills(15) Be able to work effectively in a team; overcoming and discussing problems and recognising the diversity of contributionsdifferent individuals can make to collaborative work(16) Be able to transfer knowledge and ideas between different contexts within sport, exercise and health(17) Be able to engage effectively with outside agencies to foster or develop research, consultancy or support initiatives

TECHNICAL/PRACTICAL SKILLS(18) Be able to use the test, measurement and analysis tools appropriate to sport, physical activity and exercise, including forexample laboratory or field tests.(19) Be able to design, deliver and analyse the effects of training interventions in sport, physical activity and exercise(20) Be able to select and apply the appropriate statistical procedures to analyse empirical data(21) Be able to present data and report research findings according to standard scientific conventions


To be arranged with supervisor

Keywords sport science research project dissertation

Contacts

Dr Stelios PsycharakisTel: (0131 6)51 6587Email: [email protected]


Course organiser Course secretary


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Course Details

Postgraduate Course: Psychology of Physical Activity (SPRT11002)

Course Outline



SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Availability Available to all students


The physical health benefits of physical activity are well-established. However, a substantial proportion of thepopulation are still inactive, and psychology has a role to play in understanding and changing behaviour. The aimof this course is to examine the psychological determinants and consequences of physical activity. Specifically, thecourse will draw from current psychological theory and critically examine its contribution to understandingphysical activity behaviour. Additionally, the course will consider the relationship between physical activity andmental health. Lecture material will be supplemented with practical activities and seminars. This course will betaught by staff who are members of the Physical Activity for Health Research Centre (PAHRC:http://www.ed.ac.uk/education/pahrc)

Summary

Taught from a social-ecological perspective to understanding physical activity behaviour, the first half of thecourse will consider in detail key motivational theories to behaviour change (e.g., Self-Determination theory) andalso consider current developments relating to behaviour change techniques. The second half of the course willfocus on the psychological consequences of being physically active, such as influence on mood and mental illness.Throughout the course we will draw from recent research and consider application to practice.

Coursedescription

It is likely that the course will include sessions on:Understanding understanding psychological perspectives to physical activityTheoretical perspectives on physical activity behaviourA role for behaviour change techniques in physical activity?Using theory to enhance practice (exercise consultations/motivational interviewing)Physical activity and mental health

Students will be encouraged to actively participate in interactive lectures and activities. Students will be set pre¬class tasks to guide their reading and engagement with the material. Assignments will further facilitateconsideration of the lecture material and how it relates to additional research papers and application. Studentswill also have the opportunity to engage with PAHRC-led research activities.


Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Co-requisites


Otherrequirements

No specific pre-requisites are required butplease contact course organiser to discusssuitability

Information for Visiting Students

Pre-requisites No specific pre-requisites are required but please contact course organiser to discuss suitability

High DemandCourse?

Yes


Academic year 2016/17, Available to allstudents (SV1) Period dates

Quota: None


Course Start Date 19/09/2016


2015/6 Timetable (https://www.ted.is.ed.ac.uk/UOE1516_SWS/TIMETABLE.ASP?OBJECTCLASS=MODULE&IDENTIFIER=SPRT11002_SV1_SEM1

&STYLE=TEXTSPREADSHEET&TEMPLATE=SWSCUST+OBJECT+TEXTSPREADSHEET&WEEK=07-20)

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Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 20, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learningand Independent Learning Hours 176 )



Total mark for the course will be a weighted average of the two pieces of written coursework.

Feedback Students will be provided with detailed individual and cohort feedback on their first assessed writtenassignment. This formative feedback should be used to inform the second assignment, and students arespecifically asked to detail their 'Action on Prior Feedback' on the cover sheet of their second assignment.In class feedback will be provided on initial progress on assignment 2, and detailed summative individualand cohort feedback will be provided for the second assignment

No Exam Information

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, the student will be able to:1. Explain and evaluate the psychological determinants for participation and non-participation in physical activity and critically

evaluate how these relate to an ecological model of physical activity behaviour2. Demonstrate critical understanding of the consequences of physical activity on psychological health3. Examine how psychology is related to current public health physical activity agendas4. Reflect on how knowledge acquired relates to own personal and work experiences

Learning Resources

Key references for this course include:Biddle, S. J. H„Mutrie, N„& Gorely, T. (2015). Psychology of physical activity. 3rd edition. London: Routledge

Roberts, G. C., & Treasure, D. C. (Eds) (2012). Advances in motivation in sport and exercise. (3rd ed). Champaign, II: Human Kinetics,

Faulkner, G. & Taylor, A. (2005). Exercise, health and mental health: Emerging relationships, London: Routledge.

Specific readings from various journals including Psychology of Sport and Exercise,Journal of Physical Activity and Health, PreventiveMedicine, International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity


During this course students will have the opportunity to practice and develop their ability to:GraduateAttributes andSkills 1) Apply critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis to forefront psychological issues in physical activity.

2) Critically review, consolidate and extend knowledge, skills, practices and thinking in the psychology of physicalactivity.3) Communicate with peers, more senior colleagues and specialists.4) Undertake critical evaluations of numerical research data5) Exercise substantial autonomy and initiative in professional and equivalent activities.6) Take responsibility for own work

SpecialArrangements

We welcome students from outside the MSc Physical Activity for Health programme, but students should firstcontact the course organiser to determine suitability.


10X2 hours weekly interactive lectures

Keywords physical activity,psychology,exercise,mental health,public health,medicine

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Contacts

Course organiser Dr Ailsa NivenTel: (0131 6)51 6679Email: [email protected]

Course secretary Ms Cristina RomanTel: (0131 6)51 6265Email: [email protected]


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Assessment Matrix. Proposed Programme: BMedSci Physical Activity for Health

Exam Continuous Assessment (weighting and length, where appropriate)

Course Code Course Title Credits Sem Comp/

Elective Exam Essay Lab Write-up Presentation Project Other

SPRT10001 Exercise, Fitness and Health 20 1 C

2 hour exam (60%)

2000 words (40%)

Oral presentation (formative)

SPRT10025 Exercise Prescription for Rehabilitation 4

20 2 C 2 hour exam (60%)

2000 words (40%)

2000 word case study

SPRT11002 Psychology of Physical Activity

20 1 C 3000 words (75%)

Critical appraisal of paper (25%)

SPRT10051 Sport Science: Workplace Attachment 3 20 2 C

Logbook (30%)

2000 word reflective report (70%)

SPRT10033 Sport Science (Dissertation) 4 40 2 C

4000 word journal article (90%)

Proposal and ethics application (10%)

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