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Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


ED10380: Principles of sports performance

Click here for further information Credits: 10
Click here for further information Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2
Click here for further information Assessment: OT 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
To allow the students to apply the principles of training to a specific component of performance.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit students will:
* Demonstrate improvement through an interdisciplinary approach;
* Effectively implement identified components of performance into the training programme;
* Demonstrate appropriate analytical and reflective skills to ensure the success of the programme;
* Use a variety of training methods to improve performance;
* Analyse, reflect and evaluate their own and others performance.

Skills:

* Communication: (T, F, A)
* Application of Number: (F)
* Information Technology: (T, F, A)
* Basic Management

Skills:
(T, F, A)

Content:

* Factors associated with success in chosen sport;
* Review of pertinent scientific and coaching literature;
* Implement components of performance into training programme;
* Analytical / reflective skills associated with training programme;
* Specific training methods for improved performance;
* Evaluation techniques;
* Evaluation of performance (own / others).
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

ED10380 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Education
  • UHED-AFF06 : Foundation Degree in Sport (Sports Performance) (Full-time) - Year 1

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