Module: Applied Studies in Aquatics

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Applied Studies in Aquatics
Module Code	SS223 (ITS) / SPO1023 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Nathan Gavigan
Module Teachers	Sarah Meegan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

This module introduces students to aquatic activities, through theory and practice, to prepare students to teach aquatics at junior and senior cycle physical education. Students will explore appropriate strategies for teaching and coaching, thus preparing students for teaching practice and familiarising them with the post-primary physical education curriculum.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the role of aquatics curriculum content, its' relevant activities, and how they contribute to post-primary physical education curricula
2. Analyse aquatic performance to allow for teaching of optimal technique based on individual ability
3. Demonstrate the pedagogical skills necessary for effective teaching and learning in aquatics
4. Demonstrate the following transferable skills: organisational skills, observational skills, leadership skills and communication skills
5. Devise appropraite lesson plans related to ability that allow for progression

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	12	Class based instruction
Laboratory	24	Practical class
Independent Study	89	Independent learning
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

Aquatics in physical education
Importance of aquatics within a balanced physical education curriculum

Aquatic activities
Swimming strokes, personal survival, rescue skills, water polo, aqua-fitness

Planning and evaluation
Lesson plans, stroke analysis, peer teaching observation

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Practical/skills evaluation	Practical teaching and lesson plans	35%	As required
Portfolio	Log book	35%	As required
In Class Test	In class test	30%	As required

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 2

Indicative Reading List

Austin, G: 1994, Swimming for Fitness, 2, A&C Black, London,
Counsilman, J.E. and Counsilman, B.E.: 1994, The New Science of Swimming, Prentice Hall,
Hannula, D.: 2001, The Swim Coaching Bible, Human Kinetics,

Other Resources

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