HM1061 - Foundations of Human Movement Studies

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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This subject is designed to reflect upon the disciplinary foundations that underpin the study of human movement. It will consider both the socio-cultural and the biophysical elements of the academic analysis of the whole area of human movement studies. It will serve as an introduction to the historical, sociological, philosophical and cultural foundations of human movement for the purpose of understanding the individual and social imperatives of sports, games, physical education and leisure activities. The subject will also reflect upon the significance of the anatomical, physiological, biomechanical and psychological foundations of human movement studies. A better understanding of the foundations will enhance the students appreciation of human movement studies and how it is linked to health, physical education and sport.

Learning Outcomes

• analyse and investigate the historical and sociological determinants of sport, health and physical education;
• appreciate and analyse the ethical, moral and social justice concerns relating to sport, health, physical education and leisure;
• critically reflect upon the bio-physical bases of human movement in health and physical education and the sporting contexts;
• recognise the need for health/physical educators and coaches to have competencies in all related foundational areas;
• understand and describe the socio-cultural and bio-physical foundations of physical activity.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

HM1060

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	Professor Maree Dinan-Thompson.
Contact hours:	26 hours 13 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (20%); (40%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	jc123721.
Contact hours:	26 hours 13 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (5%); (20%); (35%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.