Module: Applied Studies in Athletics & HRA

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Applied Studies in Athletics & HRA
Module Code	SS131
School	School of Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Nathan Gavigan Semester 2: Nathan Gavigan Autumn: Nathan Gavigan
Module Teachers	Nathan Gavigan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

This module will cover a large range of Athletics events and the core principal of Health Related Activities with a specific focus on how to teach this content in post-primary schools

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify a Range of Athletics events
2. Select and use appropriate assessment procedures on athletic performances.
3. Demonstrate the following transferable skills: group work skills, problem solving and observational skills.
4. Identify and describe the benefits of physical activity participation, the components of fitness, and the principles of training, and discuss how this content should be applied in Junior Cycle physical education
5. Devise appropriate lesson plans related to age and ability, that ensure continuity and progression, to integrate a health related activity learning focus within PE lessons.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Laboratory	36	No Description
Independent Study	65	No Description
Total Workload: 125

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

Lyons, F., Belton, S., Crean, N., Joy, E. (2020) Peak Performance: Setting a Personal Best for Leaving Certificate PE. D

Lyons, F., Belton, S., Crean, N., O’Mahony, I. (2018) Active For Life: A Complete Record of Learning for Junior Cycle PE

Department of Education and Science 2003, Junior Cycle Physical Education, The Stationary Office, Government Publication

Department of Education and Skills 2015, Framework for Junior Cycle, Dublin

National Council for Curriculum and Assessment 2017, Wellbeing Guidelines for Junior Cycle, NCCA Dublin

National Council for Curriculum and Assessment 2017, NCCA Junior Cycle PE Short Course Exemplar, NCCA Dublin

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Report(s)	Weekly lab book integrating different components of the module	40%	n/a
In Class Test	In class test	40%	n/a
Group project	Group lesson plans	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
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

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

PEB	B.Sc Physical Education with Biology
PEM	BSc in Physical Education with Maths.

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