Module Details

Module Code: SPRT8006
Title: Physical Activity and Children
Long Title: Physical Activity and Children
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8130 - Sports and Recreation
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module focuses on the key principles concerned with physical activity and children. The content is informed by current research and provides opportunity for engagement with a school based physical activity intervention.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the physical and motor development of children through the age related processes of growth and maturation
LO2 Teach and assess fundamental movement skills
LO3 Record and analyse the results of anthropometric measurements and physical fitness assessment of children
LO4 Critique the scientific evidence with regard to physical activity and children
LO5 Plan, deliver and evaluate physical activity programmes for children
LO6 Analyse the role of key stakeholders in establishing positive health and physical activity in children
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Fundamental Movement Skills
Teach and asess proficiency in locomotor, object control and stability skills of a class group in a primary school setting.
Growth and Maturation
Physical and motor development of children. Exercise physiology of children. Factors that affect children and adolescents of both genders participation in sport, physical activity and exercise.
Activity programming
Physical activity guidelines for children.Barriers to physical activity participation. Intervention programmes targeting children with chronic disease risk factors, obesity and sedentary lifestyle behaviours.
Ethical considerations
Ethical responsibilities and principles relevant for working with children in a physical activity promotion domain.
Key stakeholders
Evaluate the supporting role of key stakeholders in establishing links with children, parents, schools, coaches, communities and policy practitioners.
Literature review
Critique the scientific literature, both policy and practice, with regard to children and physical activity.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,6
Assessment Description
Critically analyse, interpret and discuss recent research with regard to physical activity intervention programmes for children.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 2,3,5
Assessment Description
Session plans for the teaching and assessment of fundamental movement skills, anthropometric measurements and physical fitness of children.The submission of this coursework is a prerequisite for engaging in the project.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5,6
Assessment Description
Engage in and critically analyse a physical activity intervention that involves assessment of fundamental movement skills, anthropometric measurements and physical fitness of children.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Fundamental movement skills and assessment, anthropometric measurement workshops, school visits Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Self directed reading and learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Fundamental movement skills and assessment, anthropometric measurement workshops, school visits Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Self directed reading and learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Stephen Virgilio,. (2012), Fitness Education for Children-2nd Edition, 2nd Edition. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, [ISBN: 9781450402552].
  • Claude Bouchard, Steven N. Blair, William L. Haskell, editors. (2006), Physical activity and health, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, [ISBN: 978-0-7360-5092-0].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Vivian H. Heyward. (2010), Advanced fitness assessment and exercise prescription, 6th Edition. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, [ISBN: 9780736086592].
  • Duane Knudson. (2011), Qualitative Diagnosis of Human Movement With Web Resource-3rd Edition, 3rd edition. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, [ISBN: 9781450413053].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Woods,CB. Moyna,N. Quinlan,A. Tannehill,D. Walsh.J.. (2010), The Children’s Sport Participation and Physical Activity Study (CSPPA Study).
  • (2012), Levels of physical activity and sedentary time among 10- to 12-year-old boys and girls across 5 European countries using accelerometers: an observational study within the ENERGY-project., Journal of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity, Vol. 9 Issue 1,, p.p34-41, 8p,.
  • Graham, D., Appleton, S., Rush, E., McLennan, S., Reed, P., Simmons, P.. (2007), ‘Increasing activity and improving nutrition through a schools-based programme’, Project Energize, p.11(10), 1-5.
  • World Health Organisation (WHO). (2013), WHO (2013), World Health Organisation database: Childhood overweight and obesity on the rise,,
    http://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/ childhood/en
Other Resources
  • Government policy document, (2009), Get Ireland Active: The National Guidelines on Physical Activity for Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, Department of Health and Children, Health Service Executive,
    http://www.getirelandactive.ie
  • Government policy document, The National Dairy Council. (2008), , Take One Small Step…. For Children’s diet, Weight and Health, Dublin, Ireland,
    http://www.ndc.ie/news/TakeOneSmallStep. asp
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSPTE_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport and Exercise 2 Elective
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 6 Elective