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HL12002: Introduction to sports performance

[Page last updated: 03 June 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department for Health
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Period:
Academic Year
Assessment Summary: EXOB 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Open-book written examination (EXOB 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes:
  • Locate and interpret relevant academic literature
  • Illustrate the key principles underlying academic integrity
  • Plan and format academic work in accordance with the course guidelines
  • Recognise the importance of time management for students with demanding sporting commitments



Synopsis: Develop the academic skills required to undertake the Sports Performance FdDSc course. You will learn transferable skills that will develop your communication and application of multidisciplinary scientific content.

Content: Literature search strategies; Categories of academic literature and how they are presented; Referencing and citation guidelines; Plagiarism; Marking criteria; Planning for assessment; Time management strategies

Course availability:

HL12002 is Compulsory on the following courses:

Department for Health
  • UHHL-AFF30 : FdSc(Hons) Sport (Sports Performance) (Year 1)

Notes:

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