Introduction to Sport and Exercise
10 Credits
(Compulsory)
This module is focused on introducing and developing skills required to study and investigate sports, exercise, and coaching in a Higher Education environment. It allows students an opportunity to identify and improve important skills for studying sports and exercise-related subjects, including literature searching, communication, and study skills.
Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
10 Credits
(Compulsory)
This module offers students an opportunity to be introduced to contemporary and fundamental concepts within sports and exercise psychology. Students will consider the underpinnings of human psychology and how this influences participation and engagement in various physical activity contexts.
Introduction to the Structure and Development of (UK) Sport
20 Credits
(Compulsory)
This module will introduce students to a variety of sports organizations in the UK and how they operate in and across private, public, and voluntary sectors to deliver different levels and kinds of sports provision. While gaining an understanding of how the sport is developed, structured, governed, and funded, students will also be introduced to the current sports policy context and to the dominant ideas underpinning current UK sports policy, namely ‘sport for all’. To this end, the module will also have a social justice focus and will examine how sociocultural factors exclude certain groups from participating and/ or progressing in the sport.
Human Movement
20 Credits
(Compulsory)
This module aims to develop knowledge of the anatomy and function of the musculoskeletal system during movement. Students will also be introduced to biomechanical principles underpinning the practical analysis of human movement, considering the role of analysis in sports and in movement. It will serve to widen the student's knowledge base and will provide a firm basis for working at a higher level in the discipline of sport and exercise biomechanics. Relevant risk assessment and health and safety protocols will be adhered to within the human performance laboratory.
Introduction to Work-Related Learning
10 Credits
(Compulsory)
This module aims to equip students with the knowledge and self-management skills to make informed choices in preparing for work placement and the transition to employment or further study on graduation. Learners will be provided with the opportunities to develop an awareness of the workplace, identify different career and study options, recognize and articulate their own experience, accomplishments, and talents and plan and implement career management strategies for the short and long term.
Introduction to Research Methods
10 Credits
(Compulsory)
This module provides students with an introduction to the foundations of research in sports, exercise, and coaching contexts. Students have an opportunity to gain an understanding of the philosophical underpinning of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. They will also explore different data collection techniques and methods of evaluating qualitative and quantitative evidence.
Pedagogy of PE and Coaching
20 Credits
(Compulsory)
This module will introduce key pedagogical theories and concepts related to Physical Education and sports coaching. Students will have the opportunity to discuss the role of Physical Education teachers and sports coaches. Throughout the module, there will be opportunities to apply theoretical constructs to practical situations.
Human Movement 2
20 Credits
(Compulsory)
This module builds on the knowledge gained in Human Movement 1. Students will learn about the different physiological systems in the human body that work to produce and regulate human movement. Students will also develop vital laboratory skills to enable safe and effective administration and measurement of exercise and contributory factors. Finally, the role of physical activity in the development and maintenance of human health will also be considered. Relevant risk assessment and health and safety protocols will be adhered to within the human performance laboratory.