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DESN2525 Design for Sports and Performance Clothing

10 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Dr Mark Taylor
Email: M.Taylor@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

Module replaces

TEXT2510

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

This module will present students with an understanding of how materials choices influence product properties for outdoor and sporting goods.

The module will provide an understanding of how the properties of final products may be engineered to match end use requirements by careful choice of material, processing route and sturcture made earlier in the production process.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should have provided evidence of being able to:

- demonstrate a broad understanding of materials and technologies used in sports and outdoor activities and their applications;
- appreciate and appropriately employ testing methods appropriate for sporting applications.


Syllabus

The module explores the essential, desirable and undesirable probperties of products used in sports and outdoor activities. Students will learn how changes in product construction may change performance and how materials and products are engineered to meet end-user requirements.

The practical sessions introduce standard test methods for sports and performance materials and their appropriate application.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture111.0011.00
Practical73.0021.00
Private study hours68.00
Total Contact hours32.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Private study

- Preparation for lectures: 22 hours
- Preparation for practical sessions: 15 hours
- Practical write up preparation and research: 30 hours
- Examination revision: 22 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Student progress will be monitored via attendance at lectures and practicals.
- They will receive formative feedback onpractical session worksheets

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Problem Sheet6 x worksheets10.00
Essay1500 word essay50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)60.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)1 hr 30 mins40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)40.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 30/04/2019

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