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1 MODULE SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE MODULE DETAILS Module title Swimming and Water Safety Module code PA417 Credit value 10 Level Level 4 X Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Mark the box to the right of the appropriate level with an X Level 0 (for modules at foundation level) Entry criteria for registration on this module Pre-requisites Specify in terms of module codes or equivalent Co-requisite modules Specify in terms of module codes or equivalent Module delivery 1. To be able to swim in shallow and deep water. 2. Show water confidence, by demonstrating the ability to enter water both feet first and head first. None Mode of delivery Taught X Distance Placement Online Other Pattern of delivery Weekly X Block Other When module is delivered Semester 1 X Semester 2 X Throughout year Other Brief description of module This module aims to develop students performance skills, technical content and/ or aims Overview (max 80 words) knowledge and conceptual understanding of swimming activities and water safety. The module will include aspects of competitive swimming, diving, personal survival, basic lifesaving, and water based activities. The content will cover the regulations that govern competitive swimming and the roles that officials play in upholding the laws as stated by the ASA. Students will be involved in analysing and evaluating their own and others swimming techniques in order to enhance and refine the quality of performance. Module team/ author/ coordinator(s) James Wallis and Glenn Cook School Site/ campus where delivered School of Sport and Service Management Eastbourne Course(s) for which module is appropriate and status on that course Course Status (mandatory/ compulsory/ optional) BA (Hons) Physical Education with QTS BA (Hons) Physical Education Other SaSM undergraduate courses - Compulsory Optional Optional

2 MODULE AIMS, ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT Aims Learning outcomes Content Learning support This module aims to: Develop appreciation of the distinct nature of swimming and water safety. Introduce and develop knowledge and conceptual understanding of swimming and water safety. Equip students with the necessary technical skills associated with swimming and water based activities to allow them to perform in a range of aquatic activities. Introduce the skill of movement observation and analysis to enhance the appreciation of own and others performances. In relation to the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and the SEEC level descriptors for level 1 study, by the end of the module students should be able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of swimming and water based activities. 2. Demonstrate technical knowledge of the four main competitive swimming strokes 3. Display understanding of the rules and regulations which govern competitive swimming 4. Demonstrate practical performance of two of the major competitive swimming strokes and in a range of water based activities. Risk assessment is covered in detail at the start of the module and relates to the principles and policies of The University of Brighton, and BAALPE s Safe Practice in Physical Education Millennium Edition (1999). Safe practice is then applied and reinforced throughout the course of the module and students are instructed to follow all principles and policies in non-contact time. Safe practice in pools and procedures essential to maintaining personal safety and the well being of others. Issues relating to health and hygiene. Importance of appropriate warm ups and cool downs. Swimming stroke techniques, relays, medley swims and associated progressions. Diving from pools side and racing blocks. Starts and turns for swimming events. Competition rules and regulations relating to major swimming events and the roles of the officials. Swimming drills for technical practice and fitness. Personal performance analysis and target setting. Activities associated with personal survival and basic lifesaving techniques. Activities associated with health and fitness (Aquarobics) Synchronized swimming. Use of ICT to enhance performance. Books: Colwin, C., M. (1992). Swimming into the 21st Century, Leeds, Human Kinetics Ltd. Colwin, C., M. (1999). Swimming Dynamics, Masters Press (Ed). Colwin, C. M. (2002). Breakthrough Swimming, Leeds, Champaign, IlL

3 Teaching and learning activities Human Kinetics. Cregeen, A. (1988) Swimming Games and Activities. London, A&C Black. Cross, R., Wilson, C. (1993). Swimming Teaching and Coaching Level 2, Loughborough, ASA Publishing. Dixon, J. (1996). Swimming Coaching, Marlborough, Crowood Press Ltd. Guzman, R. (1998). Swimming Drills for Every Stroke, Illinois, Human Kinetics. Hannula, D. (1995). Coaching Swimming Successfully, Illinois, Human Kinetics. Other sources: ASA Stroke Analysis Videos ref Cool Digital CD-ROMS (all four strokes and drills). Details of teaching and learning activities Contact time: Tutor led practical sessions 50% Tutor led theory sessions 30% Student led practical sessions 20% Staff led practical lectures. Staff led theory sessions Student led stroke analysis Discussions individual and groups Question and answer sessions. Practical demonstrations and analysis Non contact time: Allocation of study hours (indicative) Where 10 credits = 100 learning hours SCHEDULED Directed reading and research 50% Practical swimming and partner analysis 50% This is an indication of the number of hours students can expect to spend in scheduled teaching activities including lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, practical classes and workshops, supervised time in workshops/ studios, fieldwork, and external visits. Study hours 26 GUIDED INDEPENDENT STUDY All students are expected to undertake guided independent study which includes wider reading/ practice, follow-up work, the completion of assessment tasks, and revisions. 74 PLACEMENT TOTAL STUDY HOURS 100

4 Assessment tasks Details of assessment on this module Task 1 (Weighting: 50% of the module mark) Meeting LOs 1, 2 and 3. 1 hour computer based exam Task 2 (Weighting: 50% of the module mark) Meeting LO 4. Demonstration of practical performance in swimming and water based activities. Each task will be marked on a percentage basis. Referral task: Task essay Task 2 - retake original practical assessment Types of assessment task 1 Indicative list of summative assessment tasks which lead to the award of credit or which are required for progression. WRITTEN Written exam 50 % weighting (or indicate if component is pass/fail) COURSEWORK PRACTICAL Oral assessment and presentation, practical skills assessment, set exercise 50 EXAMINATION INFORMATION Area examination board Undergraduate Area Examination Board Refer to University for guidance in completing the following sections External examiners Name Position and institution Date appointed Date tenure ends Ms Lerverne Barber University of Worcester 1/10/15 30/09/19 Mrs Sally Bethell Cardiff Metropolitan University 1/10/14 30/09/18 QUALITY ASSURANCE Date of first approval Only complete where this is not the first version Date of last revision Only complete where this is not the first version Date of approval for this version September 2012 n/a September 2012 Transferred to new template in June 2015 for admin purposes 1 Set exercises, which assess the application of knowledge or analytical, problem-solving or evaluative skills, are included under the type of assessment most appropriate to the particular task.

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