Sport & Exercise Medical Sciences

Course detail Description

The Sports & Exercise Medical Sciences BSc combines the underlying science of human performance and physical activity, with an understanding of the pathology of acute and chronic diseases. This provides students with the scientific knowledge that underpins the performance and recovery of elite athletes, and the prevention and management of disease/injury.

The course applies the latest science to sports and exercise – including physiology, psychology, biomechanics, biochemistry and nutrition – giving you the opportunity to study a breadth of scientific disciplines.

The clinical elements running through the course focus on the evidence-based impact of physical activity and lifestyle factors on public health and rehabilitation; offering clinically relevant learning which provides unique insights and support a route into a range of health-related careers.

You will learn through complimentary teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, problem- based learning, practical laboratory sessions, real/virtual dissection tables. In the first year, all modules are compulsory and in years 2 and 3 students have the choice of several optional modules depending their interests.

In year three, you will be given a choice of research project, which could be undertaken in one of our many world class research laboratories; with our NHS partners; or out in the field with professional sports teams.

Teaching

This course is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and significant element of directed self-study.

20%

80%

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20%

80%

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30%

70%

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Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

Contact time is based on 24 academic weeks. On average students are expected to allow somewhere in the region of 105 to 130 hours personal study time per 15 credit module

Assessment

This course is assessed through a combination of coursework – written work and presentations – examinations and, for some optional modules, practical assessment.

Course Stage

Examination

Coursework

Practical

Year 1

60%

35%

5%

Year 2

60%

35%

5%

Year 3

50%

40%

10%

The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they may change if the course modules change.

Regulating Body

King’s College is regulated by the Office for Students.

Location

This course is primarily taught at the King's College London Guy's Campus. Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the optional modules you study.

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Structure

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3

Year 1 Courses are divided into modules, and students on this course take modules totalling 120 credits per year. In the first year, all modules are compulsory. In the second year there are three compulsory modules (Sport, Exercise, Health & Medicine II; Library Project; and Research Methods). The remaining modules are optional, and lie within the strands of: psychology, nutrition, biochemistry, physiology and biomechanics. In the final year, there are two compulsory modules including a research project and, in addition, students must undertake 60 credits of optional modules. Modules should fit together into a coherent programme of study. Required Modules

You are required to take the following modules:

• Sports, Exercise, Health and Medicine I (30 credits)

• Introduction to Biochemistry (15 credits)

• Exercise Biology (30 credits)

• Research, Communication and Presentation Skills in Sports & Exercise Medicine (15 credits)

• Foundation Nutrition for Sports Sciences (15 credits)

• Introduction to Psychology: Understanding Human Behaviour (15 credits)

There are no optional modules in year one.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to- date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Year 2 Required Modules

You are required to take the following modules:

• Sports, Exercise, Health & Medicine II (30 credits)

• Research Methods (15 credits)

• Library Project (15 credits)

In addition, you are required to take 60 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:

• Sport Nutrition (15 credits)

• Physiological Control: Exercise & Environment (15 credits)

• Biomechanics (15 credits)

• Metabolism (15 credits)

• Sport Psychology (15 credits)

• A modern Language (15 credits)

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant courses of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest that you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Year 3 Required Modules

You are required to take the following modules:

• Sports, Excerise, Health & Medicine III (15 credits)

• Research Project (45 credits)

In addition, you are required to take 60 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:

• Advanced Sport Nutrition (15 credits)

• Extreme Physiology (15 credits) and/or Cardiovascular and Respiratory Control l

• Advanced Biomechanics & Motor Control (15 credits)

• Molecular & Cellular Exercise Physiology (15 credits) and/or Muscle (15 credits)

• Advanced Sport Psychology (15 credits)

• A modern Language (15 credits)

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant courses of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest that you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.