This assignment has two parts, which are outlined below:

Part 1: PROMPT analysis (900 words/25 marks)

Part 2: Contemporary debates (1100 words/75 marks)

Part 1: Using a PROMPT checklist (900 words/25marks)

1a. Using a PROMPT checklist, evaluate the value of information gained from the following source from Unit 14, Activity 14.6 (600 words/15 marks):

‘Rugby concussions soar by 59 per cent, says report’.

1b. Write a short commentary where you reflect on your experiences of using PROMPT to analyse sources of information. To help you do this, consider the questions below. (300 words/10 marks)

What did you find useful about the framework?

Did you experience any difficulties using the framework?

How will the use of PROMPT influence your degree-level study in the future?

Part 2: Keeping contemporary debates current (1100 words/75 marks)

Select one of the optional units you studied in Study Topic 4 listed below and discuss the key issues addressed in this unit, the evidence presented and how this has influenced your perspective.

When discussing the key issues addressed in this unit and the evidence presented you should consider the following questions:

What are the main discussion points raised in this unit?

Within the unit are there specific sources of evidence which contradict or agree with each other?

Based on the evidence within the unit what conclusion can be drawn in response to the unit question?

Are there any questions that remain unanswered and need further investigation?

Select one of the following optional units:

Unit 15: Is cheating a way to make sport fairer?

Unit 16: Is technology helping or hindering children’s physical activity levels?

Unit 17: Coaching: art or science?

Unit 18: Is the Paralympic effect positive or negative for disability sport?

Unit 19: Training practices in sport: developing robots or creativity?

Parts 1 and 2 must be submitted in one document.