SPFO401 – Introduction to Sport Science
Module code
SPFO401
Module title
Introduction to Sport Science
Prescription
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the study of sport science, in particular the areas of health and nutrition, anatomy and kinesiology, exercise physiology and programme planning, and outdoor adventure. It will also explore human growth and development across the life span, and the implications for motor skill learning.
Programmes
- CC0401
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 64
- Self directed hours
- 86
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1.Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the importance of a healthy diet.
2.Describe muscle action using correct terminology.
3.Demonstrate and apply an understanding of energy systems and training principles as they relate to a basic exercise programme.
4.Demonstrate an understanding of the stages of motor skill learning.
5.Describe the elements of good leadership and teamwork.
6.Demonstrate an awareness of safe practices. - Content
- Health and Nutrition
-Definitions of health
-Health approaches and strategies
-Benefits of exercise
-Healthy diet
-NZ food and nutrition guidelines
-Major food components
Anatomy and Kinesiology
-Terms of reference
-Agonists, antagonists
-Types of muscle contraction
-Force
-Types of motion
-Measurement of force
Exercise Physiology/Programme Planning
-Terminology
-Energy systems
-Training principles
-Exercise programmes
-Time management
Human Growth and Development/Motor Skill Learning
-Stages of human development from birth to late adulthood
-Motor skill classification
-Stages of motor skill learning
-Effective feedback
-Safe practice
Outdoor Adventure
-Models of teamwork practice
-Effective feedback
-Safe practice
-Quality adventure activities
-Adventure based learning - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Academic Staff Member presentations, student presentations, class discussions, guest tutors, practical class activities
