Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Performance Studies 1

• Unit Code

  SPS1205

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Mrs Kylie Anne CORMACK

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Description

This unit comprises two performance orientated modules, aquatics and netball. Both modules will focus on the development of practical skills and theoretical concepts that are required by the sports scientist in enhancing athletic performance.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SPS1215

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Analyse the main biomechanical principles that are involved in the game.
2. Analyse the skills associated with sound techniques in netball performance.
3. Apply basic tactical principles appropriate to the game.
4. Apply the principles of exercise training to coaching netball.
5. Demonstrate a high level of practical skills and correct mechanical techniques.
6. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the playing rules.
7. Demonstrate a sound level of performance.
8. Discuss the important physiological and mechanical factors involved in improving aquatics performance, and reducing the potential for, and enhancing recuperation from, injury.
9. Discuss the physiological and health benefits obtained from regular aquatics performance.
10. On completion of the netball module, students should be able to: Identify the important physiological and mechanical factors involved in improving performance, and reducing the potential for, injury in netball.
11. Organise practice routines for the development of netball skills.
12. Plan and implement an effective training programme in aquatics.

Unit Content

1. Physiological and biomechanical principles applied to aquatics and netball.
2. Strategies to develop the physical and psychological skills involved in aquatics and netball.
3. Physiological testing of aquatics and netball.
4. Principles of exercise training applied to aquatics and netball.
5. Practical applications associated with skilful performance in aquatics and netball.
6. Coaching and teaching of aquatics and water safety

Additional Learning Experience Information

The unit will be largely practical in nature with supporting theory sessions and on-line lectures as appropriate.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

^ Mandatory to Pass

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