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Curricular information is subject to change
On completion of this module students should be able to: 1. Demonstrate safe, basic competency in specific solo Tai Chi and Qigong exercises. 2. Demonstrate a knowledge of biomechanics related to Tai Chi/Qigong exercises. 4. Present relevant literature accurately, concisely and coherently. 5. Critically evaluate literature relevant to the evidence base for Tai Chi/Qigong exercises. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of the physical and psychological effects of Tai Chi/Qigong exercises.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Practical | 24 |
Specified Learning Activities | 24 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 77 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Practical Examination: This is a participatory activity, with assessment of skill in the demonstration of specified Tai-Chi/Qigong exercises (videoed) around week 9. | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 14 |
Presentation: This end-of-trimester online/oral presentation (with submission of supporting AV material) is based on critical appraisal of scientific and background literature underpinning Tai Chi/Qigong | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 18 |
Practical Examination: This is a participatory activity, with assessment of skill in the demonstration of specified Tai-Chi/Qigong exercises (videoed) following week 12. | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 56 |
Attendance: Attendance and participation in online/practical sessions is essential. Any or all sessions/classes liable for attendance/participation assessment. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 12 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Individual and group feedback is offered verbally throughout the trimester in the classes. The grades of the week 9 practical (14% of module weight) are posted within Brightspace (identified by student numbers) as soon as possible, well in advance of the end-of-trimester practical - students may request individual feedback on this before the final practical (56% weight).
Name | Role |
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Dr Alan Peatfield | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |