BSc (Hons) Sport, Health and Exercise Science

This module is designed to enable you to identify and develop skills for successful higher education study as well as transferable employability skills. It will also develop reflective analytical thinking. 

Assessment:

Group Presentation (50%) 

Journal (50%)  

The module is designed to give you knowledge of the function in relation to the structure of the human body in sport and exercise. It will aid further understanding in higher and subsequent modules to enable a better comprehension of anatomy of human movement and performance. You will learn the key theoretical concepts and principles of biomechanics and how to apply them to human movement.

Assessment: 

Exam (75%) 

Practical (70%) 

The module aims to introduce you to fundamental principles, methods and practical techniques associated with health, fitness, strength and conditioning through a range of lectures, workshops and practicals. 

Assessment: 

Presentation (40%) 

Exam (60%) 

The module is designed to give you knowledge of the function in relation to the structure and anatomy of the human body in sport and exercise. It will introduce skills in identifying risk factors in sports performance for injury and minimising the potential for occurrence. The treatment of common sports injuries is also examined.   

Assessment: 

Case Study (70%) 

Massage Practical and Questioning (30%) 

This module examines the essentials of exercise physiology, including concepts in energy, respiration, circulation, nervous control, endocrine secretions and muscular activity. Exercise physiology will be studied in a pre-exercise, exercise and post-exercise style.   

Assessment: 

Case Study (100%) 

This module will enable you to develop your understanding of the coaching process and to develop your coaching skills in both theoretical and practical situations.  A coaching philosophy will be developed.    

Assessment: 

Group Presentation (50%)  

Reflective Commentary (50%)   

This module will enable you to further develop your knowledge, understanding and the practical application of the coaching process from Level 4. You will develop short term and long term coaching plans and further develop and refine coaching methods to improve performance of individuals/teams.

Assessment: 

Practical Observation Reflective Commentary (60%)  

Mentor Feedback (40%) 

The module will discuss current health policies in the UK associated with lifestyle choices and the barriers that are faced in their application. You will begin to explore and understand the responsibilities of practitioners who have a role in delivering physical activity and health improvement interventions.  

Assessment: 

Exam (50%)  

Group Presentation (50%) 

You will analyse a range of individual diets and be able to make recommendation for change to improve health and support fitness. Nutrition in the context of sports performance will be discussed including a review of the current science behind the use of supplements to improve performance.  

Assessment: 

Investigative Report (50%) 

Exam (50%) 

The module will develop an appreciation of qualitative and quantitative methodology, research methods and critical thinking skills appropriate to the subject area. This module will provide the opportunity for you to focus on practice-based research evaluation skills

Assessment: 

Open Book Exam (70%)  

Project (30%) 

You will develop your understanding of the importance of a solid theoretical approach to all applied work and consider the significance of providing psychological support beyond the traditional interventions. 

Assessment: 

Case Study (100%) 

You will explore and analyse the human aerobic and anaerobic capacities in terms of measured physiological responses to exercise stressors. You will witness how the body adapts to acute exercise stressors and will learn how humans adapt when exposed to chronic exercise stressors. 

Assessment: 

Practical Exam (50%) 

Laboratory Report (50%) 

The module aims to build upon the fundamental principles, methods and practical techniques introduced in strength and conditioning method one through a range of lectures, workshops and practical. The module will give you the practical skills that will enable the planning and delivery of safe and effective medium-term exercise programmes in a variety of settings. The focus is on developing intermediate level practical skills and theoretical knowledge of a coach, fitness instructor and personal trainer in the strength, conditioning and fitness industry whilst exploring, practising and evaluating different training systems. 

Assessment: 

Video Log (50%) 

Practical Assessment (50%) 

This module determines the skills necessary for effective management within the sport and leisure industry, including marketing, people management and financial, economic, legal and ethical principles. You will develop a critical understanding of what the sports development and sports management environment looks like, the skills required to succeed and types of challenges that exist. 

Assessment: 

Exam (50%) 

Report (50%) 

This module will enable you to demonstrate that you can take substantial responsibility for your own learning.  It does this by offering you the opportunity to choose, undertake and report upon a major investigation of a selected topic relevant to the sport, health and exercise industry.  By challenging you to manage your own learning, the research project makes a major contribution to the honours classification process. 

Assessment: 

Literature Review and Methodology (30%)

Presentation of Results (10%)  

Research Paper (60%) 

The purpose of this module is to apply a range of professional techniques learned from previous modules at Level 4 and 5. You will be required to work closely with an individual to assess their strength and areas for improvement. You will then need to prepare and deliver a training program to effect positive change. 

Assessment: 

Case Study (100%) 

Performance analysis is firmly rooted at elite playing standards and evidence derived from analyses provides an opportunity to critically appraise performance. This module enables you to understand the processes involved in analysing sports performance as well as the application of theory to practice.

Assessment: 

Essay (50%)  

Presentation (50%) 

In the process of proposing, planning, implementing, reviewing and evaluating an actual event, you will need to integrate market research, marketing, human resource management, leadership, health and safety issues, security, logistical and financial management in an appropriate way. The emphasis is on the processes that surround the actual event itself. 

Assessment: 

Group Presentation (50%) 

Deliver Event and Evaluate (50%) 

This unit is intended to examine the importance of physical activity for optimal health and longevity across a life-span. The impact of physical activity is examined across a wide variety of chronic diseases, considering non-pharmacological interventions. The application of exercise programmes are to be prescribed and modified relative to specific populations.

Assessment: 

Exam (50%)  

Essay (50%) 

This unit is designed for those who are in working in or hope to work within a performance setting. It will critically analyse issues within coaching performance athletes as well as being part of a multidisciplinary team; as such it will be of interest to coaches or sports scientists who wish to develop the skills necessary to work in an integrated performance setting. 

Assessment: 

Case Study (100%)