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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Sport & Exercise for Special Population 1 & 2
Module Code SS407
School School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Siobhain McArdle
Semester 2: Siobhain McArdle
Autumn: Siobhain McArdle
Module TeacherSiobhain McArdle
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
In this module students will apply a multidisciplinary approach to the understanding of the physical and psychosocial needs of special population groups.

Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an indepth understanding of the needs of a special populations group from a multidisciplinary perspective.
2. Illustrate the ability to work effectively in a group context.
3. Analyse and critique relevant literature and models of best practice.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Directed learning24No Description
Group work113No Description
Independent learning113No Description
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
None
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Report (s) (written / oral)Written project document- group work30%n/a
Oral examination/interviewGroup presentation10%n/a
Oral examination/interviewIndividual oral interview45%n/a
Oral presentationsAdvisor rating10%n/a
Oral presentationsInter-group rating5%n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Alan L. Smith, Stuart J. H. Biddle, editors: 2008, Youth physical activity and sedentary behaviour, Human Kinetics, Leeds, 9780736065092
  • David P. Swain, Brian C. Leutholtz: 2007, Exercise prescription, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, 9780736066808
  • Richard Leonard: 2005, The administrative side of coaching, Fitness Information Technology, Morgantown, WV, 1885693540
  • 2008: Disability and youth sport, Routledge, UK, 9294
  • 2009: Sport nutrition for health and performance, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, 9295
  • 1993: Coaching children in sport, E & FN Spon, London,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
SSHBSc Sport Science and Health
Timetable this semester: Timetable for SS407
Date of Last Revision01-JUN-11
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