Module: Applied Studies in Athletics and HRA

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Applied Studies in Athletics and HRA
Module Code	SS131 (ITS) / SPO1016 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Nathan Gavigan
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None