Team

The Sport & Health subject area at Newman University is experienced and friendly community. We know that the relationship you have with staff with make a big difference to your university experience.

Therefore, all staff are always keen to get to know you and your interests. We work with lots of regional and national partners for applied work and research. This enhances the work we can all do in the laboratory and classroom – so please get to know them.

Here are the dates and times during our welcome week when your teaching team will be expecting you on campus for welcome activity. Come to main reception and the welcome mentors will get you to the correct rooms:

• Wednesday 20^th September               10am – 4pm    Meet at Edwards Sports Centre (sports kit required)
• Friday 22^nd September                       09:30am – 1pm  Meet at Edwards Sports Centre (sports kit required)

Even if your course team are not expecting you to be in during Welcome Week on Tuesday 19th September, we strongly encourage you to come in and participate in our Student Union Fresher’s Fair.

Running between 10am and 3pm, it will give you a great insight into the Student Union, its societies and its engagement with community groups and employers. You can find out more at Newman Students’ Union – Your Voice.

Brief Summary

In your first semester you will have 4 modules. Each will have either 2 or 3 hours of contact time, activities for you to do away from group sessions, and time for independent study (for example, to explore areas of your own interest). Contact time might include lectures, seminars, coaching sessions, lab work, etc.

The modules you will be studying are:

SPU412: Exploring Sport, Exercise & Physical Activity

This module explores the key skills required for studying at university. Within 2 hours of contact time per week, we will explore your strengths and the develop new skills to help your university career.

This module encourages you to reflect on your skills and work together in a series of interactive sessions. It also develops your skills in investigating things that interest you. 2 hours of in-person contact sessions per week.

SPU414: Human Systems & Development

This module introduces human anatomy, function, and systems related to exercise.

Using knowledge from physiology and biomechanics, this module is taught in our Human Performance Laboratory and uses lecture and practical sessions. 3 hours of in-person contact sessions per week.

SPU405: Pedagogy of PE & Coaching

This module focuses on the knowledge and practice related to Physical education and Sports Coaching. You will have the opportunity to discuss the role of Physical Education teachers and sports coaches.

Throughout the module, there will be opportunities to apply theoretical constructs to practical situations. 1 hour of in-person lecture per week plus 2 hours of in-person practical session fortnightly.

SPU417: Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology

This module will explore human psychology and its influence on participation and engagement in various physical activity contexts. We will use lectures and practical seminars to explore your experiences in sport and exercise. 3 hours of in-person contact sessions per week.

Pre-Course Reading

This activity aims to help students to understand why physical activity is an important human behaviour. This will be taught in greater depth as part of SPU414 Human Systems & Development.

View the Physical Activity Guidelines for the UK and open the UK Chief Medical Officers’ report (2019) available here: Physical activity guidelines – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Read the ‘Introduction’ chapter (p.12-p.20) of the UK Chief Medical Officers’ report. After reading the section you should answer the following questions:

• What are the links between physical activity and health? State the health benefits of physical activity mentioned in this report
• What types of physical activity are important for our health? Does all activity matter? Is exercise and sport important?
• Why is sedentary behaviour important as well as physical activity?
• View the Physical Activity Guidelines for the adults in the UK. You can find the infographic for adult physical activity from the gov.uk website here: Physical activity guidelines – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). How active should adults be? Answer the following questions
• How many minutes should adults be active for per week?
• What types of activity should adults be doing to benefit health? And at what intensities?
• Are there any specific types of activities adults should be doing and why should they be done?

Planned Online Meetings

Event: Online Welcome
Date: Tuesday 29th August
Time: 18:30-19:30
Location: Teams Online
Staff Lead: Mark Holland

Join this meeting

Event: Online Welcome
Date: Monday 4th September
Time: 18:30-19:30
Location: Teams Online
Staff Lead: Mark Holland

Join this meeting

Timetable information

Semester 1

Full details of your individual academic timetable will be available via your university email calendar after you have completed online enrolment and set up your student login.