Sport and Exercise

The course comprises of three taught (20 credit) modules, combined with a large component (120 credits) of independent research. The taught components will be delivered in semesters one and two. The independent research will continue throughout all three semesters of the course.

The course offers flexible learning options that involve blocked delivery of teaching. Therefore enquiries are welcome from applicants in full-time and part-time employment. You will learn in a variety of settings including group and tutor-led study facilitated in classroom and laboratory environments, independent study and online learning.

Taught Modules

Advanced Practical Skills:
The module aims to develop an understanding of advanced practical skills used in a range of disciplines related to sport, exercise and coaching science. Students will gain experience of advanced laboratory and field based analysis methods and techniques as well as improve practitioner skills that will facilitate the data collection process. Advanced methods of processing data and its application to the analysis of sport and exercise will be explored. As well as develop skills relevant to their chosen area of specialism, students will be expected to explore techniques used in a range of other areas related to sport, exercise and coaching in order to develop a cross discipline understanding.

Advanced Research Methods:
This module provides students with the opportunity to build on their research methods training, applying and reflecting upon the skills required for post graduate level research. You will be introduced to current techniques, technologies and paradigms used in research and analysis whilst being provided with tutorials to support your exploration of methodological frameworks.

Applied Professional Practice:

This module will be largely student-led; you will be provided with a range of tools to help you undertake, record and reflect on a placement associated with your professional area/area of interest. Students will cover a range of topics to support the placement and the learning to be derived from it (for example): theories of reflective practice; undertaking reflective practices alone and with others; conducting detailed literature reviews; applying academic research to applied practice, developing an effective learning plan and SWOT analyses (self and organisational).