Geography and Sport Science BSc (Hons)

What you'll study

Excited to learn more? For a taster of what you can expect to study on our Geography and Sport Science BSc (Hons) degree, take a sneak preview of some of the modules you may have the opportunity to study below.

The information below reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. Updates may be made on an annual basis and revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. Please see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Final year

Year 1

Areas studied include human geography, physical geography, and academic and professional study skills. Sport science topics include sport and the social sciences, sport and exercise science, and teaching physical education.

Semester 1 & 2

Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science Core

Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science

The aim of this module is for students to develop foundational knowledge and understanding of the core sport and exercise science disciplines of psychology, biomechanics and physiology

Sport and the Social Sciences Core

Sport and the Social Sciences

The aim of this module is for students to develop knowledge and understanding of the underlying social science theories and topical debates that relate to sport, coaching and pedagogy.

Tutorials Core

Tutorials

Semester 1

Earth System Science Core

Earth System Science

Geographies of Global Economic Change Core

Geographies of Global Economic Change

Practising Geography - Residential Fieldcourse Core

Practising Geography - Residential Fieldcourse

Semester 2

Environmental Hazards : from mitigation to management Core

Environmental Hazards : from mitigation to management

Fundamentals of Teaching Physical Education Core

Fundamentals of Teaching Physical Education

The aim of this module is for students to develop fundamental teaching skills and the basic pedagogical knowledge needed to develop an understanding of the principles underpinning effective PE teaching in selected practical activities.

Geographies of Identity Core

Geographies of Identity

Year 2

Areas studied include a range of human geography, physical geography, and fieldcourse modules, as well as a range of sport science topics including conceptualising sport and fitness training and analysis.

Semester 1 & 2

Earth Surface Processes and Landforms Optional

Earth Surface Processes and Landforms

Environmental Systems and Resource Management Optional

Environmental Systems and Resource Management

Fitness Training and Analysis Optional

Fitness Training and Analysis

The aim of this module is for students to develop knowledge and understanding of the science of physical fitness, training and performance analysis.

Geographical Research: Design and Practice Optional

Geographical Research: Design and Practice

Geographies of Social Difference Optional

Geographies of Social Difference

Globalisation Optional

Globalisation

Remote Sensing and GIS Optional

Remote Sensing and GIS

Semester 1

Acquiring Movement Skills Optional

Acquiring Movement Skills

The aim of this module is to examine both theoretically and in practice, the key factors governing the acquisition and performance of human movement skills.

Human Geography Fieldcourse Optional

Human Geography Fieldcourse

Lake System Dynamics Optional

Lake System Dynamics

Physical Geography Fieldcourse Optional

Physical Geography Fieldcourse

River Ecology Optional

River Ecology

Sport, Diversity and Social Justice Optional

Sport, Diversity and Social Justice

The aim of this module is for students to develop a critical understanding of the relationships between sport, diversity and social justice as they relate to contexts within and around sport, coaching and pedagogy.

Semester 2

Conceptualising Sport Optional

Conceptualising Sport

The aim of this module is to develop a critical understanding of more advanced social scientific concepts which combine to form the basis of social theories and perspectives used in the analysis of sport and physical cultures in modern societies across the world.

Exploring the Ice Ages Optional

Exploring the Ice Ages

Forest Ecology Optional

Forest Ecology

Geographies of Culture, Media and Representation Optional

Geographies of Culture, Media and Representation

Global Migration Optional

Global Migration

Physical Activity and Health Optional

Physical Activity and Health

The aim of this module is for students to develop knowledge and understanding of physical activity and sedentary behaviour and their relationship with health, including measurement of the behaviours, correlates/determinants and settings for promotion of the behaviours.

Sustainable Urban Geographies Optional

Sustainable Urban Geographies

The Reflective Practitioner in Physical Education Optional

The Reflective Practitioner in Physical Education

Final year

Areas studied include a range of optional geography modules and the option of conducting independent research. Sport science topics are selected from a range of optional modules including psychology of coaching and physical education, and physical activity and health in practice.

Semester 1 & 2

Contemporary Issues in Sporting Cultures Optional

Contemporary Issues in Sporting Cultures

Dissertation Optional

Dissertation

Leadership and Managing Change Optional

Leadership and Managing Change

The aim of this module is for students to develop a critical understanding of different theoretical perspectives on leadership and how leadership styles shape organisational practice. Students will also develop and evaluate their own preferred leadership approach and skills.

Semester 1

Aeolian Processes and Landforms Optional

Aeolian Processes and Landforms

Arctic Glaciers Fieldcourse Optional

Arctic Glaciers Fieldcourse

Environmental Change and Ecological Response Optional

Environmental Change and Ecological Response

Feminist Geographies of Home Optional

Feminist Geographies of Home

Geographies of Work and Life Optional

Geographies of Work and Life

Glacial Environments and Landscapes Optional

Glacial Environments and Landscapes

Global Cities Fieldcourse Optional

Global Cities Fieldcourse

Globalised Urbanisation Optional

Globalised Urbanisation

Independent Geographical Essay Optional

Independent Geographical Essay

Island Biogeography Fieldcourse Optional

Island Biogeography Fieldcourse

Livelihoods of the Global South Fieldcourse Optional

Livelihoods of the Global South Fieldcourse

Psychology of Coaching and Physical Education Optional

Psychology of Coaching and Physical Education

The aim of this module is for students to gain an in-depth understanding of psychological issues relating to coaching and teaching children and adolescents in school and community settings.

Snow, Ice and Society Optional

Snow, Ice and Society

Semester 2

Climate and Society Optional

Climate and Society

Conservation: Principles and Practice Optional

Conservation: Principles and Practice