2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

BMSC1101T Introductory Concepts in Sport and Exercise Sciences (Teaching)

Module manager: Dr Matthew Lancaster
Email: M.K.Lancaster@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

Pre-requisite qualifications

One science subject from: biology, human biology, chemistry, maths, physics, and physical education

Co-requisites

BMSC1217T

Applied Concepts in Sport and Exercise Sciences (Teaching)

Module replaces

SPSC1218 SPSC1216 SPSC1031 SPSC1224 SPSC1301

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module will assessed as part of a programme-level synoptic assessment. To view the relevant assessment unit(s) visit
BMSC1323A Evidence Based Reports (Assessment - SpSc)
and
BMSC1321A Application of Knowledge (Assessment - SpSc).

This module introduces the core concepts underpinning the four key disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Motor Control, and Psychology. It focuses of the fundamental theories within each topic to prepare students for later more advanced and applied material. It will also cover principles of experimental measurements and testing. Each topic is clearly signposted to give students clarity about what each discipline relates to, but their interdisciplinary nature will also be highlighted.

Objectives

Learners should have a basic understanding of the core concepts in Biomechanics, Physiology, Motor Control, and Psychology including how each discipline relates to each other. This includes the core concepts of:

- Biomechanics refers to the study of movement using applied physical laws
- Physiology includes the acute responses to exercise, and the chronic adaptations to exercise training
- Motor Control refers to how the central nervous system produces purposeful, coordinated movements in its interaction with the rest of the body and with the environment
- Psychology involves the use of mental skills to enhance performance increase enjoyment, or achieve greater sport and physical activity self-satisfaction

There will be active learning sessions for each discipline. These will require learners to actively engage with the concepts and examples presented as pre-recorded screencasts prior to these sessions. The active learning sessions will allow for consolidation and discussion of the topics covered. Each discipline will include MCQ tests covering content for the learners to judge their progress and a problem solving exercise to engage with and submit as a part of a team.

Learning outcomes
- Explain the physiological responses in the context of exercise and training and how these might be tested and measured.
- Explain the psychological affects in the context of exercise and training and how these might be tested and measured
- Explain sensory and motor control of movement, and the movement and forces in the context of exercise and training and how these might be tested and measured.
- Describe how motor control functions as a mechanistic link between physiology and psychology, and the physical processes underpinning these can be described through biomechanics 
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how concepts covered in this module link to concepts covered elsewhere in the programme.

Skills outcomes
One of the key aims of this module is to help learners to transition to a university-style approach to learning, giving them personal responsibility for organising their learning. They will be provided with resources to synthesise an understanding of the subject material and be able to discuss these in an active learning environment.

Learners will develop skills relating to teamwork, creative problem solving, integration of knowledge and communication throughout the module through engagement with team-discussions of case studies & evidence-based reports

They will learn about fundamentals of measurement and testing to prepare them for applied, practical classes.

Syllabus

To explain and promote understanding of the core concepts in Biomechanics, Physiology, Motor Control, Psychology the following such topics will be included:

Biomechanics
- Velocity & Acceleration
- Equations for describing motion
- Force concepts

Physiology
- Principles & methodologies of exercise testing
- Limits of performance
- Principles of training

Motor control
- The brain in motor control
- The role of sensory information
- Measurement of movements
- Laws of movement and decision making

Psychology
- Goal setting
- Attention & concentration
- Imagery
- Motivation

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
e-Lecture	16	1.00	16.00
Team Work	4	5.00	20.00
Lecture	4	1.00	4.00
Seminar	1	1.00	1.00
Seminar	10	2.00	20.00
Independent online learning hours			20.00
Private study hours			119.00
Total Contact hours			61.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Formative MCQ tests covering content from each discipline for learners to gain feedback.

Submitted group topics receive peer and generic feedback

The associated assessment block, has a formative evidence informed report which the students will receive written feedback on.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 24/07/2023 16:29:52

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