Module Code:

TL1117 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The aim of the module is to develop a practical and theoretical understanding of Physical Education. Students will understand when, how and why the National Curriculum evolved, and the influential policies and strategies that have contributed to its development. The practical element of the module will support the learners understanding of the requirements of the curriculum and develop an appreciation of the range of delivery and assessment methods used within Physical Education.

Module Code:

TLC123 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module aims to provide an overview of the principles and theory of effective sport and physical exercise delivery. It outlines the knowledge needed for a sports leader to apply various pedagogical, professional practice and scientific theories to the students’ individual pathways towards the honours degree. The module also aims to develop the specific skills in practical sport and exercise delivery and for the student to confidently manage the health and fitness needs of different populations.

Module Code:

XS1004 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module aims to provide a foundation of core knowledge into the role of sport in society and assists students developing an understanding of contemporary challenges in teaching school physical education and the basic knowledge for effective teaching of physical education. The module also provides the opportunity for a closer look at the roots and subsequent development of modern sport from a sociological and pedagogical perspective. Produces an overview of the historical and contemporary relationship between, physical activity, physical exercise, physical recreation, leisure, and sport that is necessary for informed professional practice in physical education and sports science. The module encourages the inquiries on the development of sport and physical education from pre-industrial society to contemporary society by looking at the social influences that shaped modern society. During the module students will begin to develop an underpinning knowledge base enabling them to develop an understanding of the complex nature of children and adolescents' learning in physical education and reflect on how physical education contributes to children's and adolescents' broader learning whilst also acting as the foundation for current and lifelong engagement in different forms of physical activity.

Module Code:

XS1159 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The aim of the module is to provide students with a fundamental knowledge and understanding of key aspects of biomechanics and movement mechanics in sport and the musculoskeletal system. This module will use a theoretical base to develop the basic understanding of key areas and, importantly, the application of theoretical principles.

Module Code:

EF1498 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Enable students to structure an academic essay
• Enable students to construct simple, cogent arguments in academic writing
• Increase learner autonomy as researchers• Enhance academic presentation skills

Module Code:

EF1707 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Develop the language of second language users of English to meet high level language requirements of academic courses.
• Develop students’ awareness of academic expectations in Higher Education and help them develop knowledge and skills to meet these.

Module Code:

MA1601 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Develop the student’s ability to use common mathematics in non-maths-based subjects.
• Introduce the students to techniques and methods of data analysis
• Introduce the students to terminology and methods of statistical analysis.
• Develop the students’ ability to interpret data.
• Develop the student’s critical and analytical skills.

Module Code:

XS1902 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To provide an introduction to the principles of muscle and skeletal physiology, neurology, endocrinology, immunology and biochemical principles related to exercise, performance and health.
• To introduce the research processes and develop skills in presenting supporting evidence.
• To equip students with the relevant IT skills for future degree level work related to physiology.
• To introduce the students to basic statistical techniques and principles.
• To show how the statistical techniques and principles can be applied to answer research questions with an exercise and health framework.

Module Code:

XS1003 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Introduce students to relevant aspects of the parent discipline of psychology.
• Provide a solid foundation on which to base the study of sport and exercise psychology.

Module Code:

XS1078 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To provide students with the key anatomical and kinesiological knowledge necessary to underpin profession specific practice, notably relating to advanced strength and conditioning sciences. This module will operate to support learning on level 4 physiology, ergonomics, and biomechanics modules.

Module Code:

XS1100 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To introduce students to kinematics and kinetics in the context of sport science, measurement, mathematical models and systems of units.
• To introduce students to the analysis of motion in a sporting context.

Module Code:

XS1205 (L4)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The aims of the module are to:Provide students with an underpinning knowledge of the relevant aspects of anatomy & physiology and the principles of training necessary to lead an effective and safe gym-based exercise session. Provide students with the skills needed to work effectively and professionally with a range of clients, through the use of relevant advice, goals setting, data collection and monitoring. Facilitate student achievement of REPS Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing through additional external assessment.This module is also designed so that students can apply to be on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS).

Module Code:

XS2003 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The aim of this module is to build on the psychological foundation laid in year one and to provide a broad coverage of the central issues in sport psychology.

Module Code:

XS2100 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The module aims include the following:
• To model and refine sport performance and technique using the application of Biomechanical principles.
• To investigate the role of material properties and design associated with their sporting applications and injury prevention.
• To investigate the manipulation of forces and sports performance including the application of Fluid Dynamics.
• To introduce the students to qualitative analysis of sporting activities and develop analytical and experimental skills.

Module Code:

XS2902 (L5)

Credit Value:

40 UK CREDITS / 20 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The aim of this module is to provide students with the skills necessary to carry out data collection and analysis of data, and to enable them to interpret critically the research findings within an applied sport and exercise physiology framework. Students will develop understanding of cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular physiology and how these systems interact both acutely and chronically in response to exercise stimuli. Students will develop their ability to conduct experiments and to undertake physiological measurement using a range of laboratory equipment, whilst also developing a range of data analysis skills.

Module Code:

XS2005 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module aims to provide a range of theoretical and applied principles in relation to the knowledge, skills and disposition required for the organization of outdoor activities and recreation to the students. These include outdoor learning and leadership theory, environmental knowledge and education for sustainability. Through the module students will have an experience as both a participant and leader in land and water based activities. The students will gain an understanding and facilitation of various skills, enabling them to organize and teach outdoor and recreation, including, communication, cooperation, problem solving, decision making and critical thinking. Outdoor activities may include: hiking, orienteering, camping, snowboarding, canoeing/kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling, coasteering, scuba diving, cycling, etc.

Module Code:

XS2006 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The aim of the module is to provide students with the current fundamental knowledge on basic theoretical and practical approach in issues concerning a broad spectrum of sport and physical activities. During the module students will acquire an overview of all aspects of each sport, including teaching considerations, techniques, lead-up games, drill activities and information on teaching special populations. It outlines the knowledge required for a physical educator to be able to operate in different and safe environments within sport and physical activity. The practical element of the module allows for experience in a variety of sport-related contexts. Practical experiences will support the acquisition of theoretical principles throughout. Sport and physical activities may include: Gymnastics, Tennis, Track & Field, and martial arts.

Module Code:

XS2031 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• Provide the strength and conditioning practitioner with an understanding of common sports injury pathologies, and their own potential role in later stage management of these injuries, whilst working as part of the athlete support team.
• To provide the strength & Conditioning Coach with the understanding and skills to develop preventative /prehab programmes aimed at helping to reduce the risk of injury.

Module Code:

XS2206 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The module will introduce the scientific basis of exercise and training prescription. Using a theoretical base to develop an understanding of essential terminology the module will seek to merge sports science knowledge and research with applied fitness training and individual exercise prescription. This will be achieved through an applied modular delivery based on industry recognized advanced training/prescription modalities. Students will engage in a substantial practical component. The scientific principles, concepts, and theories of individualised cardiovascular and resistance training and conditioning as well as their practical applications to athletic performance will be examined. The module applies specific advanced exercise practices to the enhancement of health fitness and performance and will facilitate achievement of the criteria for REPS Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training. As a result, students can apply to be on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) at Level 3 as well as Certified Exercise Practitioner status with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES).

Module Code:

XS2601 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module will develop your understanding of the importance of nutrition for optimising sports performance. It will introduce concepts of determining energy expenditure through different methods including predictive equation, heart rate monitoring and power output assessment and how these energy expenditures influence nutritional needs for a range of sports. The module will also investigate the idea of nutritional periodization and the ways in which diet can be manipulated and supplemented to enhance performance and recovery. Lastly, the module will develop your understanding of nutritional ergogenic aids and the role of ‘superfoods’ and their proposed benefits for performance enhancement. In addition, you will develop skills in a range of nutritional analysis software and in presenting nutritional assessment data.

Module Code:

XS2004 (L5)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To enable students to reflect upon their work-based experience via the application of theory to practice. To formulate a career plan based upon the transferable skills acquired in industry related to their career aspirations.

Module Code:

TL3172 (L6)

Credit Value:

40 UK CREDITS / 20 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The aim of this module is for students to encounter and address the challenges of a consultancy project involving research, analytical, critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills. This will be focussed on engagement with an organisation, group or individual and have an applied, vocational focus. It will utilise and consolidate acquired academic skills and knowledge, to address an identified client issue, but also facilitate development of additional academic and professional competencies and attributes, culminating in the presentation of appropriate, feasible and realistic evidence-based recommendations to the client.

Module Code:

XS3900 (L6)

Credit Value:

40 UK CREDITS / 20 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The aims of the module are to provide an opportunity to conduct a major piece of independent research on a topic related to your substantive areas of study. It is expected that you will work independently, under limited supervision, in order to develop and demonstrate your academic skills and abilities. The project will demonstrate the use of primary and secondary data collection techniques. Evidence of data collection, handling and representation, in the light of relevant literature will be a significant focus of the research endeavour to critically investigate the topic, as will the synthesis of a research report.

Module Code:

XS3101 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To develop knowledge and understanding of the general principles of injury mechanism and the role of sports techniques.
• To investigate the mechanics of biomaterials involving the response to loading and material properties.
• To appreciate the link between structure and function by investigating alignment, posture and the role of flexibility in the sporting context.
• To appreciate the aetiology and biomechanical analysis of sports injury.

Module Code:

XS3103 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To provide students with the knowledge to monitor training and competition demands in sport (team and individual settings). This module will blend the theory and applied nature of Elite sport. The students will be able to implement training/competition load monitoring and interpret the data appropriately, whilst also developing an understanding of environmental considerations and how these might influence training and competition loads and the monitoring and training prescription processes.

Module Code:

XS3200 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• This module aims to develop your ability to identify suitable exercise referral programmes for the treatment of several conditions and diseases. Specific aims are to develop your ability to translate the scientific literature into safe, effective and enjoyable exercise referral programmes. You will undertake clinical health and performance tests, initially observe and participate and then teach exercise referral classes under the supervision of experienced instructors. For students who possess a REPS Level 2 qualification this module has been aligned to meet the skills, knowledge and competencies needed for REPS Level 3 Exercise Referral.

Module Code:

XS3003 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The module is designed to cover key issues and concepts in the study of nutrition, health, exercise, eating behaviour and disordered eating from a variety of perspectives.
• The aim of this module is to give students an opportunity to develop their understanding of the psychological processes which operate in health and exercise settings.
• It aims to develop an understanding of the contribution of biological, social, cultural and psychological factors in controlling normal and abnormal eating behaviour.

Module Code:

XS3004 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To develop an understanding of theories of achievement motivation employed in sport psychology.
• To develop an understanding of the application of cognitive psychology in sport.
• To give students an opportunity to discover how psychology can be applied to the enhancement of sporting performance.

Module Code:

XS3005 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• To enable students to reflect upon their work-based experience via the application of theory to practice. To formulate a career plan based upon the transferable skills acquired in industry related to their career aspirations. To develop a professional portfolio of evidence.

Module Code:

XS3006 (L6)

Credit Value:

20 UK CREDITS / 10 ECTS

Module Aims:

• The purpose of this course is to provide learning experiences that will lead to the development of basic skills in team sports and aquatics. In addition to skill acquisition, the course will focus on how to plan and implement the four stages of content development process in games through the use of informing, extending, refining, and applying the tasks. Students will be expected to achieve an intermediate to advance level of skill in the selected team sports. Practice outside of class time and individual tutoring may be necessary for some students to achieve the expected performance level.