SCIE2222
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
Surfing is a highly popular international sport that broadly engages science to improve the technical and physical performance of its athletes. It is important to recognise that surfing possesses its own unique culture and terminology, as well as distinct physical and technical factors that relate to success in the sport. Recently, the emphasis on specific physical preparation strategies that maximise the physical and technical capacities of surfers has greatly expanded. Likewise, technological advancements in surfboard technology and performance analysis have advanced the range of technical manoeuvres and level of proficiency of surfers. By the end of this course, students will have developed an understanding of how science can be applied in order to develop the physical and technical factors that limit surfing performance. SCIE2222 does not require students to know how to surf and will not teach students how to surf. However, if deemed competent by an external provider (as part of the risk management process of the course), then there may be the opportunity for students to surf to provide footage and material to undertake performance analysis on during practicals to allow real-world application of performance analysis techniques.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Summer 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe the culture and terminology of surfing;
2. Explain how the fundamentals of science are applied to improve surfing performance;
3. Examine the physical and technical demands of surfing competition and training to inform training program development;
4. Develop and deliver a physical preparation program that develops physical capacities related to surfing performance;
5. Analyse how the application of technology enhances surfing performance.
Content
- Fundamentals of surfing science
- Surfing culture and terminology
- Technical performance factors
- Physical demands of surfing
- Physical preparation for surfing
- Surfboard design and technology
Assessment items
Quiz: Online quizzes
Online Learning Activity: Online workbook activities
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case studies - physical training programming
Contact hours
Summer 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Online 6 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 1
Practical-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 4 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s) starting in week 3
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 6 hour(s) per week(s) for 3 week(s) starting in week 2
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Course outline
- SCIE2222 - Ls, 2024 (Ncle) (PDF, 184.0 KB)
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