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LP30225: Kinesiology of exercise and physical activity

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department for Health (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office)
Further information on credits Credits: 6
Further information on unit levels Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 1 at City of Bath College
Further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 50%, OR 50%
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
This unit will enable students to effectively and critically analyse human movement to ensure correct exercise techniques are employed by themselves and clients.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
1. Understand human movement terminology and the kinesiological analysis procedure.
2. Develop and combine experiential, theoretical and professional practice knowledge to gain a kinesiological understanding of physical (sport and exercise) movement.
3. Conduct detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of human movement to ensure safe and effective exercise activities are prescribed to clients.

Skills:
Intellectual: (T, F & A) Knowledge of relevant theoretical concepts. Systematic and critical analysis of kinesiological information in relation to theoretical concepts; including the ability to compare, contrast and analyse different exercise movements.
Professional: (F) Independent research, presentation skills, report writing. Kinesiological analysis in the workplace to ensure correct exercise techniques.
Practical: (T, F & A) Application of kinesiological analysis through observation, research and critical reflection to ensure correct exercise techniques.
Key

Skills:
(F & A) Planning, problem-solving, communication, decision making.
(T: Taught, F: Facilitated, A: Assessed).

Content:

* Analysis of different movements using correct movement terminology / classification, terms of direction, planes & axes of reference
* Kinesiological analysis procedure: Description - sub-dividing movement into phases and describing each in terms of muscle and joint actions; Analysis - of muscle and joint actions in terms of movement / mechanical efficiency; Evaluation - to enable clear and effective feedback to be given
* Experiential knowledge: developing disciplinary knowledge from hands-on experiences (performing and observing)
* Theoretical knowledge: underpinning knowledge of how movements should be performed
* Professional practice knowledge: application of knowledge in professional settings (the workplace)
* Integrated qualitative and quantitative analysis: Preparation (gathering knowledge of activity, performer, effective instruction); Observation (developing a systematic observational strategy); Evaluation & Diagnosis (critical thinking); Intervention (strategies for improving performance, e.g. feedback).
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

LP30225 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
  • UHHL-DFB06 : BSc (hons) Sport (Health & Fitness) (Work-based Learning) (Full-time at City of Bath College) - Year 1

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.