2014/15 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LEED1017 Skills in Sports and Outdoor Activities - Theory and Practice (Canoeing/Kayaking)
10 creditsClass Size: 14
Module manager: Will Patterson
Email: w.d.patterson@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2014/15
This module is mutually exclusive with
| LEED1011 | Skills in Sports and Outdoor Activities - Theory and Practic |
| LEED1012 | Skills in Sports and Outdoor Activities - Theory and Practic |
| LEED1013 | Skills in Sports and Outdoor Activities - Theory and Practic |
| LEED1014 | Skills in Sports and Outdoor Activities - Theory and Practic |
| LEED1015 | Skills in Sports and Outdoor Activities - Theory and Practic |
| LEED1016 | Skills in Sports and Outdoor Activities - Theory and Practic |
| LEED1018 | Skills in Sports and Outdoor Activities - Theory and Practic |
| LEED1019 | Skills in Sports and Outdoor Activities - Theory and Practic |
| LEED1020 | Skills in Sports and Outdoor Activities - Theory and Practic |
| LEED1021 | Skills in Sports & Outdoor Activities - Theory & Practice (F |
| LEED1022 | Skills in Sports & Outdoor Activities - Theory & Practice (T |
This module is approved as a discovery module
This module is approved as a skills discovery module
Module summary
On completion of this module, students should:- reflect on their participation in the canoeing and apply the learning to other areas of their academic studies and lives;- understand a variety of learning styles and the application of them as an individual learning a new sport /activity, and more widely in terms of personal development;- follow an introduction to both skill acquisition and risk assessment then develop a deeper understanding of either skill acquisition or risk assessment and its practical application;- have progressed from being a learner/beginner to an intermediate/above novice participant in the sport/activity;- have the relevant knowledge to participate safely as a member of a kayaking/canoeing group;- have an understanding of any rules and regulations relating to participation.'Skills' modules, those coded LEED, are designed to help you to enhance many of the non-subject specific, transferable skills that top employers are seeking in graduates. The Leeds for Life website gives you some examples of which skills can be developed through the LEED modules and other activities.At a time when competition for jobs is intense, developing such skills is one way to gain an advantage in the employment market. Think about your existing skills, strengths and weaknesses, and then select a LEED module that will not only complement your existing skills portfolio, but also set you an interesting and enjoyable challenge.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should:- reflect on their participation in the canoeing and apply the learning to other areas of their academic studies and lives;
- understand a variety of learning styles and the application of them as an individual learning a new sport /activity, and more widely in terms of personal development;
- follow an introduction to both skill acquisition and risk assessment then develop a deeper understanding of either skill acquisition or risk assessment and its practical application;
- have progressed from being a learner/beginner to an intermediate/above novice participant in the sport/activity;
- have the relevant knowledge to participate safely as a member of a kayaking/canoeing group;
- have an understanding of any rules and regulations relating to participation.
Learning outcomes
An understanding of how a particular learning style can be applied both in the context of the activity undertaken for this particular module and more widely in relation to other aspects of the student's academic and personal development.
Skills outcomes
You should have developed into a reasonably competent paddler.
This will involve the acquisition of skills in planning, reflection and learning. You will also be required to reflect on the wider application of these skills to other aspects of your University studies.
Syllabus
- The theory underpinning skill acquisition and learning styles
- Understanding the risk assessment process, calculating risk and how reduction methods are applied
- Introduction to goal setting and its wider application to different contexts
- The structure, organisation, role & responsibilities of the National Governing Body(s) of choice, their training, coaching and assessment schemes. With this information be able to set realistic goals & targets for the level of skill to which they aspire
- The main activity studied will be canoeing & kayaking.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Independent Learning | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Lecture | 6 | 1.00 | 6.00 |
| Practical | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
| Tutorial | 4 | 0.25 | 1.00 |
| Private study hours | 60.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 40.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
- Activity record (including analysis of sessions and new goal setting) = 10 hours- Reading and research (on NGBs, and for assessment I) = 14 hours
- Evidence collection, reflection, analysis & write up (for assessment IIa & IIb) = 25 hours
- Activity participation (new activity or continuation of original) = 11 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Attendance at lectures & practical sessions including action to investigate student absence.- Individual tutorials.
- Skill acquisition by attendance and feedback by the activity tutor at practical sessions and mid point individual tutorial.
- Proof will be required of attendance at further agreed activity sessions.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1,000 words | 30.00 |
| Reflective log | A learning and action plan to achieve the best results possible in another module together with an evaluation & reflection on the appropriateness and effectiveness of the plan and its implementation. 3,000 words / equivalent. | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Reflective Log element = learning and action plan and its evaluation / reflection set semester 1, week 1, part 1 due semester 2, week 3, part 2 due semester 2 week 10
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 26/06/2014
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