2014/15 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LEED1022 Skills in Sports & Outdoor Activities - Theory & Practice (Triathlon)

10 creditsClass Size: 12

Module manager: William 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
LEED1014	Skills in Sports and Outdoor Activities - Theory and Practic
LEED1015	Skills in Sports and Outdoor Activities - Theory and Practic
LEED1017	Skills in Sports and Outdoor Activities - Theory and Practic
LEED1018	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

This module is approved as a discovery module

This module is approved as a skills discovery module

Module summary

- This module offers a unique chance to learn the skills of triathlon, to learn about your own style of learning and to apply this to another of your academic modules. - You must be a novice or complete beginner in at least one of the three disciplines and also in triathlon. In this specific module, the main activities are swimming, running and cycling. - If you are already competent in all of these this module is NOT for you. Currently there is a range of individual sports or activities from which you can choose including badminton, canoeing/kayaking, dance, first aid, multi outdoor activities, orienteering, rock climbing, squash and table tennis - please see the other LEED1011 - 1022 modules.

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should:
- Be able to reflect on their participation in learning triathlon and its composite disciplines and be able to apply 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 activity, and more widely in terms of personal development.
- Following 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 activity.
- Have the confidence and knowledge to participate in triathlon events.

Learning outcomes
An understanding of how a particular learning style can be applied both in the context of the activities 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 competent triathlon athlete and be able to enter an event safely.
- 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.
- To be able to set realistic goals and targets for the level of skill to which they aspire.
- The structure, organisation, role and 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.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	7	1.00	7.00
Practical	16	2.00	32.00
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

Lecture preparation and follow up - 7 hours
Activity record (including analysis of sessions and new goal setting) - 18 hours
Reading, research & write up (assignment I) - 7 hours
Evidence collection, reflection, analysis & write up (for assessment IIa & IIb) - 28 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 midpoint individual tutorial.
- Proof will be required of attendance at further agreed activity sessions if not run by SPA staff.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	900 - 1100 words	30.00
Practical Report	A learning and action plan to achieve the best possible results. 900-1100 words	20.00
Reflective log	An evaluation and reflection on the appropriateness and effectiveness of the plan & implementation. 1800 - 2200 words	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

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

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 20/03/2014

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