BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise therapy with Foundation Year

Module: 3SR006

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module will enable to you develop your understanding of how lifestyle factors affect exercise and health behaviour. You will explore the role of exercise and sedentary behaviour in the maintenance of health and wellbeing, and the prevention of a large number of diseases, including coronary heart disease, diabetes and obesity. You will investigate the relationship between physical, social and mental/emotional health, and identify strategies for maintaining and improving health and wellbeing

Module: 3SR005

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

In this module you will explore and debate a range of current issues related to sport and physical activity. In this engaging module you will investigate fascinating questions within topics such as influences on human performance and health, coaching and teaching practice, sport media and marketing. You will undertake and investigation on one current issue that you will select from a range of options.

Module: 3ED004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

You will work with peers on case studies centred on the concept of the family. You will learn how different professions work together through group tasks.

Module: 3ED002

Credits: 40

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

The module is a combination of academic study skills and problem based learning designed to develop your skills and prepare you for undergraduate study. You will learn skills such as critical reading, academic writing and the importance of referencing. You will learn about working with others to solve problems. Learning Outcomes 1) Carry out defined investigative strategies and communicate results effectively in a given format 2) Use a range of digital tools to complete tasks effectively 3) Collect information to inform a choice of solutions to problems 4) Reflect on own and others' behaviours and capabilities against given criteria

Module: 3ED003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

The module will introduce you to ethical issues within your field of study. You will explore issues of respect for others, cultural awareness, and equality and diversity in your subject. You will be faced with ethical dilemmas and will need to formulate responses that demonstrate your understanding of what it means to be an ethical practitioner.

Module: 4SR059

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This purpose of this module is to develop a detailed understanding of anatomy and physiology that is necessary for successful practice as a Sport and Exercise Therapist. You will learn the structural and functional components of tissues such as bones, muscles, nerves and ligaments. The physiological response to exercise will also be covered including the basic energy systems and the energetic response to exercise

Module: 4SR058

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module is designed to introduce you to the physiological and psychological response to sports injuries. Topics of study include pain, the inflammatory response and tissue repair. There are also topics that consider injuries that relate to specific tissue types and body regions. The module also explores the psychological aspects of sports injury including the psychological responses to injury as well barriers to recovery.

Module: 4SR056

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

You will identify your current knowledge, experience and interests in a selected area of study and create an action plan to support your progression into Higher Education. You will describe how your previous experiences have provided a platform for you to study sport at university. This will provide a basis to create and develop an action plan for your first year of study. In doing so, you will develop your ability to retrieve information and improve your communication skills.

Module: 4SR057

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module supports the development of skills in the immediate management of injuries that occur in sport and exercise environments. You will learn basic life support, pitch side management of injuries including support for suspected spinal injuries. Consideration will also be given to the process of determining when athletes are fit to return to play and also maintaining accurate records and procedures for accident reporting

Module: 4SR060

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module starts with an introduction to basic massage techniques before advancing to sports massage. Topics studied include contraindications to massage, postural assessment, pre and post event massage as well as specific techniques such as myofascial release and muscle energy technique. You will also be introduced to professional standards and ethical issue in sport and exercise therapy. Completion of this module equips you with the necessary skills to work confidently with athletes in real sports events.

Module: 4SR029

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

The module provides you with awareness of professional standards to gain qualifications within the sport and physical activity industry. As a student on this module you will evaluate your current skills and knowledge to competently plan and deliver appropriate exercise to individuals. In addition you will evaluate your future personal development goals within the sport and physical activity industry to enhance your employability. This will be achieved with the use of both formative and summative assessment opportunities. Moreover, you will also work towards the Wolverhampton Enterprise and Employability Award.

Module: 5SR054

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