We have a number of exciting modules for you across all our programmes. Our friendly sport staff will work together with you to develop your skills, understanding and knowledge through practical sessions, seminar debates, lectures and workshops. In semester one you will be taking the following modules:
Exploring Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity (20 credits): This module focuses on exploring sport, exercise, physical activity and coaching. Introducing and developing the skills you need to be successful in Higher Education, including the foundations of research in these areas The module will allow you the opportunity to reflect on your skills and development needs, as well as enhancing your knowledge and skills in this area.
Introduction to the Structure and Development of (UK) Sport (20 credits): This module will introduce you to a variety of sport organisations in the UK and how they operate in and across private, public and voluntary sectors to deliver different levels and kinds of sports provision. While gaining an understanding of how sport is developed, structured, governed and funded, students will also be introduced to the current sport policy context and to the dominant ideas underpinning current UK sports policy, namely ‘sport for all’. To this end, the module will also have a social justice focus and will examine how socio-cultural factors exclude certain groups from participating and/ or progressing in sport.
Introductions to Sport and Exercise Psychology (10 credits): This module offers you an opportunity to be introduced to contemporary and fundamental concepts within sport and exercise psychology. You will consider the underpinnings of human psychology and how this influences participation and engagement in various physical activity contexts.
Human Movement: This module aims to develop your knowledge of anatomy and function of the musculoskeletal system during movement. You will also be introduced to the biomechanical principles underpinning the practical analysis of human movement, considering the role of analysis in sport and in movement. This module will serve to widen your knowledge base and will provide a firm basis for working at a higher level in the discipline of sport and exercise biomechanics. Relevant risk assessment and health and safety protocols will be adhered to within the human performance laboratory.
For more information on your first set of modules, please watch the videos below.
