Module: Athletics 2

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Athletics 2
Module Code	SS245 (ITS) / SPO1026 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Johann Issartel
Module Teachers	-
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

Second year programme building on earlier Applied Studies in Athletics 1 module. Module will illustrate the fundamentals of coaching track and field running events and relays, jumps and throws to be used in the Post Primary Curriculum; Highlight rules, techniques, and strategies, presenting scientific realities of athletics which can be used to teach theory including but not limited to the biomechanics and physiology of bodies in motion and psychology behind competing and learning track and field events; Module will review and explore a range of appropriate strategies for teaching and learning, thus preparing the students for School Placement and familiarising them with Athletics in the post-primary PE curriculum; Develop prior learning to explore pedagogy, which can extend more able and enable less able pupils through differentiation and personalised learning.

Learning Outcomes

1. 1. Identify a range of athletics events. 2. Apply appropriate and effective teaching styles for athletics taught in physical education. 3. Identify the curriculum documentation informing decisions that should be made regarding the delivery of athletics across the Irish post primary PE curriculum and justify implementation of athletics events accordingly. 4. Analyse performance in selected athletics event, drawing on different theoretical perspectives, collect relevant data to compare performance to that of a model performer, and identify key areas of performance which require development (performance goals). 5. Demonstrate the following transferrable skills: oral, written and presentatio

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	12	Practical lectures covering module learning objectives
Directed learning	30	Practicals at Morton Stadium to develop learnings from lectures and completion of Athletics Level 1
Assignment Completion	83	Completion of PAP assignment, weekly training and preparation for Athletics Level 1 and Peer Teach.
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

Track & Field Coaching Essentials USA Track & Field
All students will be provided with a copy of Track & Field Coaching Essentials at the beginning of their Level 1 alongside access to digital content on Loop.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Digital Project	Video Analysis of Athletics Event-Complete a 10 minute video project similar to LCPE PAP. Following the sampling of a range of running events, students analyse their performance in a selected discipline. If restricted through medical grounds, students can complete the project through a coach perspective. Project is completed in digital format over four sections: Performance analysis; Identification of four performance goals and training vlog; Concluding analysis; Overall coherence.	50%	Week 12
Participation	Assessment 2 based on participation across the module (20%) and a Peer Teach (30%) during week 12 on an athletics events (Runs, Jumps, Throws) at the completion of the Athletics Ireland Level 1 coaching certification.	50%	Week 12

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

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