Sport and Exercise Science Unit Catalogue
BIOL0089: Biochemistry
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX80 PR20
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
Aims: To introduce students to the fundamentals of central metabolism and to
relate the regulation of these pathways to the homeostasis of the whole organism.
In order to appreciate and understand metabolism, the students are taught the
fundamental aspects of amino acid, carbohydrate and lipid structures. After
taking this course the student should be able to:
* know the pathways of central metabolism & energy conversion of the cell
* appreciate the way in which central metabolism connects catabolism and anabolism
* understand the regulation of central metabolism with respect to the needs
of the organism in relation to its environment
* appreciate the principles of mitochondrial oxidative function
* understand lipid structure and the pathways of fatty acid oxidation and sythesis
* understand the mechanisms of neurotransmission and muscle contraction
* comprehend the stereochemistry of small organic molecules of biological importance
Content:
1) Proteins: amino acids - structures, ionisation and physical properties; primary
structure and an overview of protein folding and conformation 2) Enzymes: catalysis,
kinetics, regulation 3) Metabolism: chemistry of monosaccharides, glycolysis,
gluconeogenesis, citric acid cycle, glyoxylate cycle, regulation of central
metabolism. 4) Mitochondrial bioenergetics: respiration, oxidative phosphorylation
and the chemiosmotic theory. 5) Lipid metabolism: structure of lipids, catabolism
and anabolism of fatty acids, ketogenesis and coordination with other metabolic
pathways. 6) Biochemistry of animal tissues and organs, such as mechanisms of
neurotransmission and muscle contraction.
ENAP0030: Introduction to materials for sports science
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX80 CW20
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To understand the science underlying the use of materials in applications used
in sport. To appreciate the nature of the physical stresses imposed on materials,
both natural and artificial, and how the materials react to stresses. To explore
the use of high technology advanced materials in sports applications.
Content:
An introduction to mechanical properties: the nature of elastic stress and elastic
strain. The elastic limit. Types of stress and strain. Elastic compliance. Plastic
deformation and fracture. Energy absorption during loading and fracture, energy
release. Specific stress and specific strain. Compare and contrast metals, ceramics
and polymers as sporting materials. The limitations of homogeneous materials.
Composite materials and why they are used in sport. The law of mixtures for
composite materials. Natural and artificial composites; several examples of
each, outlining the structure and properties. Comparison of natural composites
( wood, bone, skin etc) with artificial composites. Case studies of sports equipment
, e.g. sport shoes, football studs, racquets, vaulting pole, sports bicycle;
the method of construction and the performance advantages that ensue.
ESML0206: Chinese stage 2A (post beginners) (6 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0207
Aims & learning objectives:
A course to consolidate existing knowledge of Chinese, to develop listening,
reading, speaking and writing, and to reinforce grammar, in order to enable
students to operate in a Chinese speaking environment.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks
covering the appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary and there will
be continued emphasis on tones and pronunciation. Teaching materials will include
reading passages from a variety of sources as well as topical and relevant audio
and video material. Students are required to give short talks and undertake
writing tasks in Chinese.
ESML0207: Chinese stage 2B (6 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0206
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Chinese Stage 2A
Content:
A continuation of Chinese Stage 2A
ESML0212: French stage 8A (post advanced) (6 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0213
Aims & learning objectives:
Continued consolidation and enhancement of the language already acquired in
French Stage 7A and 7B
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks
covering appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary. Teaching materials
cover a wide range of cultural, political and social topics relating to France
and may include short works of literature or extracts from longer works. Where
numbers permit, some subject-specific material may be included, covering the
relevant scientific and technological areas and/or business and industry. There
will be discussion and analysis in the target language of topics derived from
teaching materials with the potential for small-scale research projects and
presentations. Audio and video materials form an integral part of this study,
along with newspaper, magazine and journal articles. Students are actively encouraged
to devote time and energy to developing linguistic proficiency outside the timetabled
classes, by additional reading, links with native speakers and participating
in events at which French is spoken. Audio and video laboratories are available
to augment classroom work.
ESML0213: French stage 8B (6 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0212
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of French Stage 8A
Content:
A continuation of French Stage 8A
ESML0218: French stage 5A (post intermediate) (6 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0219
Aims & learning objectives:
This course builds on the French covered in French Stage 4A and 4B in order
to enhance the student's abilities in the four skill areas.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks
covering appropriate grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation. Teaching
materials cover a wide range of cultural, political and social topics relating
to France and may include short works of literature. There will be discussion
in the target language of topics derived from teaching materials, leading to
small-scale research projects based on the same range of topics and incorporating
the use of press reports and articles as well as audio and visual material.
Students are encouraged to devote time and energy to developing linguistic proficiency
outside the timetabled classes, for instance by additional reading and/or participating
in informally arranged conversation groups and in events at which French is
spoken. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work.
ESML0219: French stage 5B (6 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0218
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of course French Stage 5A
Content:
A continuation of course French Stage 5A
ESML0224: German stage 2A (post beginners) (6 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0225
Aims & learning objectives:
A course to build on language skills acquired in German Stage 1A and 1B to enhance
listening, reading, speaking and writing, and to consolidate grammar, in order
to enable students to operate in a German-speaking environment.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks
covering appropriate grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation. Teaching
materials will include reading passages from a wide variety of sources as well
as topical and relevant audio and video material. Students are required to give
short presentations, conduct brief interviews and write dialogues, reports and
letters in German Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom
work.
ESML0225: German stage 2B (6 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0224
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of German Stage 2A
Content:
A continuation of German Stage 2A
ESML0230: German stage 8A (post advanced) (6 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0231
Aims & learning objectives:
Continued consolidation and enhancement of the language already acquired in
German Stage 7A and 7B
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks
covering appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary. Teaching materials
cover a wide range of cultural, political and social topics relating to German
speaking countries and may include short works of literature or extracts from
longer works. Where numbers permit, some subject-specific material may be included,
covering the relevant scientific and technological areas and/or business and
industry. There will be discussion and analysis in the target language of topics
derived from teaching materials with the potential for small-scale research
projects and presentations. Audio and video materials form an integral part
of this study, along with newspaper, magazine and journal articles. Students
are actively encouraged to devote time and energy to developing linguistic proficiency
outside the timetabled classes, by additional reading, links with native speakers
and participating in events at which German is spoken. Audio and video laboratories
are available to augment classroom work.
ESML0231: German stage 8B (6 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0230
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of German Stage 8A
Content:
A continuation of German Stage 8A
ESML0236: German stage 5A (post intermediate) (6 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0237
Aims & learning objectives:
This course builds on the German covered in German Stage 4A and 4B in order
to enhance the student's abilities in the four skill areas.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks
covering appropriate grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation. Teaching
materials cover a wide range of cultural, political and social topics relating
to German speaking countries and may include short works of literature. There
will be discussion in the target language of topics derived from teaching materials,
leading to small-scale research projects based on the same range of topics and
incorporating the use of press reports and articles as well as audio and visual
material. Students are encouraged to devote time and energy to developing linguistic
proficiency outside the timetabled classes, for instance by additional reading
and/or participating in informally arranged conversation groups and in events
at which German is spoken. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment
classroom work.
ESML0237: German stage 5B (6 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0236
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of German Stage 5A
Content:
A continuation of German Stage 5A
ESML0242: Italian stage 2A (post beginners) (6 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0243
Aims & learning objectives:
A course to build on language skills acquired in Italian Stage 1A and 1B, to
enhance listening, reading, speaking and writing, and to consolidate grammar,
in order to enable students to operate in an Italian-speaking environment.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks
covering appropriate grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation. Teaching
materials will include reading passages from a wide variety of sources as well
as topical and relevant audio and video material. Students are required to give
short presentations, conduct brief interviews and write dialogues, reports and
letters in Italian. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom
work.
ESML0243: Italian stage 2B (6 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0242
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Italian Stage 2A
Content:
A continuation of Italian Stage 2A
ESML0248: Japanese 2A (post beginners) (6 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0249
Aims & learning objectives:
A course to build on language skills acquired in Japanese Stage 1A and 1B, to
enhance listening, reading, speaking and writing, and to consolidate grammar,
in order to enable students to operate in a Japanese-speaking environment.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks
covering appropriate grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation. Teaching
materials will include reading passages from a wide variety of sources as well
as topical and relevant audio and video material. Students are required to give
short presentations, conduct brief interviews and undertake appropriate writing
tasks in Japanese. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom
work.
ESML0249: Japanese 2B (6 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0248
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Japanese Stage 2A
Content:
A continuation of Japanese Stage 2A
ESML0254: Spanish stage 2A (post beginners) (6 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0255
Aims & learning objectives:
A course to build on language skills acquired in Spanish Stage 1A and 1B, to
enhance listening, reading, speaking and writing, and to consolidate grammar,
in order to enable students to operate in a Spanish-speaking environment.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks
covering appropriate grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation. Teaching
materials will include reading passages from a wide variety of sources as well
as topical and relevant audio and video material. Students are required to give
short presentations, conduct brief interviews and write dialogues, reports and
letters in Spanish. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom
work.
ESML0255: Spanish stage 2B (6 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0254
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Spanish Stage 2A
Content:
A continuation of Spanish Stage 2A
ESML0260: Spanish stage 5A (post intermediate) (6 credits)
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0261
Aims & learning objectives:
This course builds on the Spanish covered in Spanish Stage 4A and 4B in order
to enhance the student's abilities in the four skill areas.
Content:
This unit contains a variety of listening, reading, speaking and writing tasks
covering appropriate grammatical structures, vocabulary and pronunciation. Teaching
materials cover a wide range of cultural, political and social topics relating
to Spain and may include short works of literature. There will be discussion
in the target language of topics derived from teaching materials, leading to
small-scale research projects based on the same range of topics and incorporating
the use of press reports and articles as well as audio and visual material.
Students are encouraged to devote time and energy to developing linguistic proficiency
outside the timetabled classes, for instance by additional reading and/or participating
in informally arranged conversation groups and in events at which Spanish is
spoken. Audio and video laboratories are available to augment classroom work.
ESML0261: Spanish stage 5B (6 credits)
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX45 CW40 OR15
Requisites: Co ESML0260
Aims & learning objectives:
A continuation of Spanish Stage 5A
Content:
A continuation of Spanish Stage 5A
MANG0069: Introduction to accounting & finance
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX50 CW50
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide students undertaking any type of degree study with an introductory
knowledge of accounting and finance
Content:
The role of the accountant, corporate treasurer and financial controller Sources
and uses of capital funds Understanding the construction and nature of the balance
sheet and profit and loss account Principles underlying the requirements for
the publication of company accounts Interpretation of accounts - published and
internal, including financial ratio analysis Planning for profits, cash flow.
Liquidity, capital expenditure and capital finance Developing the business plan
and annual budgeting Estimating the cost of products, services and activities
and their relationship to price. Analysis of costs and cost behaviour
MANG0071: Organisational behaviour
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX60 CW40
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide students with a critical look at management and organisations; to
uncover issues and assumptions underlying the world of management and evaluate
them. By the end of this module, students should be able to understand and critically
evaluate a range of approaches to the study of management, organisations and
people's behaviour.
Content:
Topics of study will be drawn from the following: The meaning of work; Scientific
Management and Human Relations; The nature of managerial work; Weber and bureaucracy;
Normality, emotions and feelings; Power, control and resistance; Organisational
culture and control; Changes in work organisation; Theories of learning; Leadership;
Motivation; Issues of diversity and difference, including gender and race.
MANG0072: Managing human resources
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
The course aims to give a broad overview of major features of human resource
management. It examines issues from the contrasting perspectives of management,
employees and public policy.
Content:
Perspectives on managing human resources. Human resource planning, recruitment
and selection. Performance, pay and rewards. Control, discipline and dismissal.
MANG0073: Marketing
Semester 2
Credits: 5
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Ex MANG0016
Aims & learning objectives:
1. To provide an introduction to the concepts of Marketing. 2. To understand
the principles and practice of marketing management. 3. To introduce students
to a variety of environmental and other issues facing marketing today.
Content:
Marketing involves identifying and satisfying customer needs and wants. It is
concerned with providing appropriate products, services, and sometimes ideas,
at the right place and price, and promoted in ways which are motivating to current
and future customers. Marketing activities take place in the context of the
market, and of competition. The course is concerned with the above activities,
and includes: consumer and buyer behaviour market segmentation, targetting and
positioning market research product policy and new product development advertising
and promotion marketing channels and pricing
MANG0074: Business information systems
Semester 1
Credits: 5
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX60 CW25 OT15
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
Information Technology (IT) is rapidly achieving ubiquity in the workplace.
All areas of the business community are achieving expansion in IT and investing
huge sums of money in this area. Within this changing environment, several key
trends have defined a new role for computers: a) New forms and applications
of IT are constantly emerging. One of the most important developments in recent
years has been the fact that IT has become a strategic resource with the potential
to affect competitive advantage: it transforms industries and products and it
can be a key element in determining the success or failure of an organisation.
b) Computers have become decentralised within the workplace: PCs sit on managers
desks, not in the IT Department. The strategic nature of technology also means
that managing IT has become a core competence for modern organisations and is
therefore an important part of the task of general and functional managers.
Organisations have created new roles for managers who can act as interfaces
between IT and the business, combining a general technical knowledge with a
knowledge of business. This course addresses the above issues, and, in particular,
aims to equip students with IT management skills for the workplace. By this,
we refer to those attributes that they will need to make appropriate use of
IT as general or functional managers in an information-based age.
Content:
Following on from the learning aims and objectives, the course is divided into
two main parts: Part I considers why IT is strategic and how it can affect the
competitive environment, taking stock of the opportunities and problems it provides.
It consists of lectures, discussion, case studies. The objective is to investigate
the business impact of IS. For example: in what ways are IS strategic? what
business benefits can IS bring? how does IS transform management processes and
organisational relationships? how can organisations evaluate IS? how should
IS, which transform organisations and extend across functions, levels and locations,
be implemented? Part II examines a variety of technologies available to the
manager and examines how they have been used in organisations. A number of problem-oriented
case studies will be given to project groups to examine and discuss. The results
may then be presented in class, and are open for debate. In summary, the aim
of the course is to provide the knowledge from which students should be able
to make appropriate use of computing and information technology in forthcoming
careers. This necessitates some technical understanding of computing, but not
at an advanced level. This is a management course: not a technical computing
course.
SCNC0044: Human physiology
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: OT60 CW40
Requisites: Ex SCNC0045, Ex SCNC0046
Aims & learning objectives:
To enable students to gain an understanding of human physiology, namely basic
cell functions, biological control systems and co-ordinated body functions.
On completion of this unit students should be able to: Describe and explain
the basic principles of cellular metabolism and the basic structure of nerve
cells and methods of neuromuscular transmission. Describe the workings of muscle
at the microscopic level. Describe and explain the organisation and function
of the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal and hormonal systems.
Content:
Intercellular communication systems; The nervous system, organisation of the
nervous system. The endocrine system, integration between the nervous and endocrine
systems. The cardiovascular system; Organisation of the cardiovascular system,
blood vessels, constituents of blood, cardiac function, the cardiac cycle, coronary
circulation, control of heart rate, stroke volume and cardiac output. The pulmonary
system; Pulmonary pressures and mechanics, ventilation rate and depth, regulation
of arterial oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, exchange of gases between blood,
alveoli and tissues, transport of carbon dioxide in the blood, control of ventilation.
The urinary system; regulation of water, electrolyte and acid-base balance.
Digestion and absorption of food.
SPOR0001: Functional anatomy and kinesiology
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX70 CW30
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To develop a basic grounding in the structure of the human body. On completion
of this unit students should be able to: Classify and identify skeletal bones
and muscles. Describe the structure and function of neuromuscular system and
analyse the co-ordinated movements that these systems produce within the human
body.
Content:
Skeletal construction; structure of bone and connective tissue, types of bone:
long, thin, flat, irregular. Axial and appendicular skeleton. Names of major
bones. Joint types; immovable, slightly moveable, freely moveable (synovial).
Muscular system: muscle tissue, names of major muscles. Types of movement; flexion,
extension, rotation, adduction, abduction, circumduction, plantar-flexion. Neuromuscular
structure and function of skeletal muscle; fibres and fibre types, nerve supply
to muscle, sliding theory of muscle contraction. Production and factors affecting
co-ordinated movement and force. Relationship of muscular system to skeletal
system; identification of major muscle groups, origins, insertions and actions
of main muscles. Practical analysis of limb movement. Types of muscular contraction
including; isometric, isotonic, isokinetic, concentric, eccentric.
SPOR0002: Historical & contemporary studies
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX70 CW30
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
The aim of this unit is to consider the origins of sport, explore the impact
of different cultures and social systems upon sport and debate the role of British
society upon the development of sport in the UK. On completion of this unit
students should be able to: Describe a variety of historial factors which have
influenced sport and exercise in the UK. Conduct primary historical research
into the development of sport and exercise locally. Comment on contemporary
social issues related to sport in modern times.
Content:
Develop the student's understanding of the origins of sport and exercise; exploring
the development of sport in medieval Britain. The role of public and private
support structures for sports development. An overview of twentieth century
sports initiatives will be undertaken and the beginning of mass participation
and recreation will be presented against its social context. The place of contemporary
issues as a social phenomenon. The role of sport in education and the relationship
between sport, law and the economy. Sport and Hegemony will address the main
trends in the relationship between sport and power. Analysis of the class conflict
which characterised the development of popular sport in the U.K. , analysis
of issues such as gender, class and racism. Sport, Conflict and Social Control
will address the issues relating to sport sub-cultures and the rise of spectator
hooliganism, violence and cheating. Students will critically assess social control
policies and the associated legislation in the U.K. Identification of a national
sports development policy.
SPOR0003: Sports performance 1
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: PR60 CW40
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
The aim of this unit is to enable students to develop their personal performance
in a range of selected sports through the application of theoretical principles
in a practical setting. Students will focus on personal development of competence
in a diverse range of sports. On completion of this unit students should: Develop
cognitive and psychomotor competencies in a variety of sports Improve personal
performance through the application of major tactics and the appropriate employment
of key strategies and scientific principles necessary for participation in the
sports Develop an understanding of rules or regulations and their application
in the contecxt of the sport Improve personal performance in the sports through
the use of sport-specific training principles.
Content:
Individual performance assessment and goal setting will take place at the beginning
of each sports course. Sports covered are swimming, gymnastics, hockey and soccer.
The rules and regulations associated with each sport will be covered together
with their interpretation and application with respect to improved personal
performance. Students will also have the opportunity of mastering advanced skills
and techniques through skill development sessions. Personal performance will
be enhanced by an understanding of tactics and strategies geared to the needs
of each individual. Each sports course will include preparation for performance
through a study of appropriate training principles and methods.
SPOR0006: Introduction to sport & exercise psychology
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX50 CW50
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To introduce students to the fields of psychology that relate to sport performance
and exercise participation. On completion of this unit students will be able
to: Examine motor skill learning and development; discuss the nature and measurement
of personality in the context of sport and exercise; and identify the key psychological
concepts of sport performance and exercise participation.
Content:
Fields of psychology: Introduction to cognitive and developmental psychology
to sport and exercise; Motor skill learning and development: Characteristics
of skilled performance; theories of learning; movement control and the function
of the brain; information processing; memory; transfer of learning; guidance
and fedback in sport perfarmance; Personality and trait theories: Personality
theory; socialisation theory; interactionist approach to sport and exercise;
Concepts of Sport and exercise psychology: anxiety, stress & arousal; self conidence
& self esteem; attention & concentration; motivation.
SPOR0007: Sports performance 2
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: PR60 CW40
Requisites: Pre SPOR0003
Aims & learning objectives:
The aim of this unit is to enable students to develop their personal performance
in a range of selected sports through the application of theoretical principles
in a practical setting. Students will focus on personal development of competence
in a diverse range of sports. On completion of this unit students should: Develop
cognitive and psychomotor competencies in a variety of sports. Improve personal
performance through the application of major tactics and the appropriate employment
of key strategies and scientific principles necessary for participation in the
sports. Develop an understanding of rules or regulations and their application
in the contecxt of the sport. Improve personal performance in the sports through
the use of sport-specific training principles.
Content:
Individual performance assessment and goal setting will take place at the beginning
of each sports course. Sports covered will be athletics I, dance, and either
rugby or netball. The rules and regulations associated with each sport will
be covered together with their interpretation and application with respect to
improved personal performance. Students will also have the opportunity of mastering
advanced skills and techniques through skill development sessions. Personal
performance will be enhanced by an understanding of tactics and strategies geared
to the needs of each individual. Lead lectures and practical outdoor pursuit
lectures.
SPOR0008: Sport in the community
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: CW50 OR10 OT40
Requisites: Pre SPOR0013
Aims & learning objectives:
To give a wider understanding of the role of sport and exercise science across
the whole community, by work and observation of special need groups in the community,
(e.g. the elderly, children and disabled groups). Students will appreciate the
beneficial influence of sport and exercise upon the mental and physical well
being of differing community groups.
Content:
Students will be expected to spend periods with elderly, young and disabled
groups, work and observe the influence and application of sport and exercise
science upon the health of particular groups. Placements should be organised
so that students work and observe alongside qualified personnel. Typical placements
would be old people's homes or day centres, pre-school or play group centres
and community care clubs for the disabled.
SPOR0009: Physiology of sports performance
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX70 PR30
Requisites: Pre SPOR0001, Pre SPOR0005, Pre BIOL0089, Pre SCNC0044
Aims & learning objectives:
To introduce the concepts of physiological adaptation to training for sport
and develop knowledge of associated basic laboratory techniques. On completion
of this unit students should be able to: Understand how the body adapts to exercise
and appreciate the specificity of training. Understand the appropriate techniques
that are available for the investigation of changes that occur with regular
training. Understand and be able to determine oxygen uptake, energy expenditure
during exercise, mechanical efficiency, and peak power in a laboratory environment.
Understand the physiological factors that limit performance across a range of
different modes of exercise.
Content:
Energy expenditure, measurement of work and power. Skeletal muscle; structure
function and adaptations to training. Circulatory adaptations to exercise; adaptations
to training. Respiratory responses to exercise; limitations to maximal performance.
Acid-base balance. Physiology and principles of training; evaluating performance.
SPOR0010: Psychological dynamics of sport
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX50 CW25 OR25
Requisites: Pre SPOR0006
Aims & learning objectives:
To examine the psychological dynamics of high-performance sports teans, in an
attempt to understand the factors that contribute to and inhibit successful
performance. On completion of this unit students should be able to examine and
understand: The contributing factors to the psychological dynamics of the sports
team. The current theoretical and methodological issues that underpin the study
of the sports team. The role of the sport psychologist in the provision of interventions
to enhance team productivity and performance.
Content:
Persinal & situtational influences upon team dynamics: A conceptual framework
for the study of sports teams; team cohesion and performance; social loafing
and productivity losses; collective efficacy and team performance. Environmental
influences upon team dynamics: The role of the crowd/audience upon performance;
team/squad size and productivity; home advantage in sports teams. Management,
coaching & leadership dynamics: Theories of leadership; psychology of the subsitute;
organisational and management stress. Applied interventions: Team goal setting;
psychological profiling of teams/squads; team building techniques; fostering
communication; developing role clarity; enhancing leadership.
SPOR0011: Biomechanics of human locomotion and sports
performance
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: CW40 EX60
Requisites: Pre SPOR0001
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide students with the basic scientific knowledge and understanding of
biomechanical aspects of human locomotion and sport performance and to provide
experience of carrying out simple biomechanical measurements. At the completion
of this unit students should be able to: Describe the basic anatomical and mechanical
concepts of human locomotion. Interpret and understand the basic kinematic data
of general human movement and sport performance. Use video cameras and simple
measurement devices to measure and analyse a particular human movement in a
directed group situation. Identify the structure and content of biomechanical
scientific reports. Produce a biomechanical report.
Content:
Linear kinematics; displacement, velocity, acceleration and projectiles in human
walking, running, jumping and throwing. Angular kinematics; rotation, angular
displacement, velocity and acceleration in human locomotion and sport. Relationship
between linear and angular motion. Qualitative and quantitative analysis; qualitative
feedback methods and further analysis in sport biomechanics. Basic techniques
for the analysis of human movement; velocity and basic motion analysis measurements
in practical sport setting.
SPOR0012: Sports performance 3
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: PR70 CW30
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
The aim of this unit is to enable students to develop their personal performance
in a range of selected sports through the application of theoretical principles
in a practical setting. Students will focus on personal development of competence
in a diverse range of sports. On completion of this unit students should: Develop
cognitive and psychomotor competencies in a variety of sports. Improve personal
performance through the application of major tactics and the appropriate employment
of key strategies and scientific principles necessary for participation in the
sports. Develop an understanding of rules or regulations and their application
in the context of the sport. Improve personal performance in the sports through
the use of sport-specific training principles.
Content:
The sports offered will be selected from: tennis, athletics, badminton, squash
and judo. Individual performance assessment and goal setting will take place
at the beginning of each sports course. The rules and regulations associated
with each sport will be covered together with their interpretation and application
with respect to improved personal performance. Attainment targets in the core
skills and techniques associated with each sport will be achieved. Preparation
for performance.
SPOR0013: Coaching 1
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX50 CW50
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To enable students to understand the scientific, educational and social principles
underlying the coaching of sport. At the completion of this unit students should
be able to: Explain the diversity of roles and demands on the coach. Describe
how coaching is organised in the UK. Plan, implement and evaluate selected coaching
sessions. Identify new coaching issues and developments.
Content:
The Coach; definition of the coach; the wider role of the coach; coaching skills
and attributes; philosophy and coaching styles; the professional and amateur
coach. Introduction to Coaching Theory; Structure and Organisation of Coaching
in Britain; the development of coaching in Britain post 1900; career entry and
development; National Governing Body Coaching Awards; National Vocational Qualifications;
Higher and Further Education Courses; The National Coaching Foundation; The
British Institute of Sports Coaches; legislation in Britain.
SPOR0014: Sport & society
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX50 CW50
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To extend understanding of the social, political and economic issues which affect
contemporary sport. At the completion of this unit students should be able to:
Describe theoretical approaches to the study of the sociology of sport. Lead
a detailed discussion on an aspect of sport in the context of modern society.
Analyse specific social issues in the context of sport (i.e. gender, racism,
hegmony, the role of the media, the role of the state).
Content:
An introduction to a range of approaches to research and analysis of Sport in
Society. Analysis of contemporary UK. Sports policy and comparative study of
European and American approaches. Internationalism: The International context
of Sport since 1896 in relation to political, social and economic issues. The
relationship between Sport and International Politics and the role of Multinational
Industries and the Media in influencing future Sports Policy. The "Amateur versus
Professional" debate and the pursuit of "excellence versus Sport for All." An
analysis of different approaches to the delivery of Sport. The social role of
sport as entertainment. Analysis of the role of National sports and the influence
of social class perceptions on the development of sport in the UK. The development
of sport as a spectator entertainment; the role of T.V. and the media.
SPOR0015: Physiology of fitness and health
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX70 CW30
Requisites: Pre SPOR0005, Pre SPOR0009, Pre SCNC0044
Aims & learning objectives:
To introduce the physiological adaptations that occur as a result of regular
exercise and to understand how these adaptations may improve health, fitness
and well-being. On completion of this unit students should be able to: Understand
some of the relationships between exercise, health and fitness. Determine key
aspects of health and fitness in a wide range of the population including specific
groups such as the sedentary and elderly. Evaluate the results of certain health/fitness
tests and begin to prescribe forms of exercise that would elicit improvements
in health/fitness.
Content:
Factors limiting health and fitness. Work tests to evaluate cardiorepiratory
fitness. Training for Health and Fitness. Exercise and the musculoskeletal and
Neauromuscular systems. Body composition Nutrition and Health.
SPOR0016: Psychology of exercise and health
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX50 CW25 OR25
Requisites: Pre SPOR0006
Aims & learning objectives:
To examine the psychological aspects that underpin exercise participation. On
completion of this unit students should be able to: Explain the psychological
benefits of exercise, the motives for exercise participation, and the strategies
used to enhance exercise adherence. Understand the harmful psychological problems
associated with exercise participation. Explain the work of the exercise profession
to promote physical activity, and address exercise adherence issues from a public
health perspective.
Content:
Psychological benefits of exercise: Mechanisms & hypotheses; self-esteem issues
with exercise; mood enhancement profiling. Exercise motivation: Theories of
exercise motivation; exercise adherence; applied motivational interventions;
exercise climate - theory and manipulation by instructors & fitness leaders.
Issues of psychological well-being: Harmful psychological effects of exercise;
exercise addiction; over-training; eating disorders; special populations & exercise
issues (e.g. obesity). The Exercise Professional: Prediction and measurement
of exercise adherence; promotion of exercise; GP referral schemes and exercise
prescription.
SPOR0017: Coaching in Britain
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: EX50 CW50
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To enable students to understand the scientific, educational and social principles
underlying the coaching of sport. At the completion of this unit students should
be able to: Explain the diversity of roles and demands on the coach; Describe
how coaching is organised in the UK; Plan and evaluate selected coaching sessions;
Assess the coaching and communication skills of National Network Centre coaches;
Identify new coaching issues and developments.
Content:
The Coach; definition of the coach; the wider role of the coach; coaching skills
and attributes; philosophy and coaching styles; the professional and amateur
coach; Introduction to Coaching Theory; Structure and Organisation of Coaching
in Britain; career entry and development; National Governing Body Coaching Awards;
National Vocational Qualifications; Higher and Further Education Courses; The
National Coaching Foundation; The British Institute of Sports Coaches; legislation
in Britain; Coaching different groups, planning and evaluating, goal setting,
group and individual coaching.
SPOR0021: Experimental design & data analysis
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: EX70 CW30
Requisites: Pre SPOR0031
Aims & learning objectives:
To develop an understanding of experimental design, data collection and analysis,
educating students in the use of a variety of evaluative techniques and research
methods. At the completion of this unit students should be able to: Describe
quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Prepare a research proposal.
Select a suitable research methodology for addressing the proposed problem.
Collect data and apply the appropriate statistical techniques for the analysis
and interpretation of these data.
Content:
In depth analysis of experimental designs and their limitations. Reliability,
validity (internal and external), possible sources of error. Descriptive statistics
Statistical analysis, use of both parametric and non-parametric statistical
techniques. Use of various computer packages in data analysis; (SPSS, Minitab
etc).
SPOR0022: Exercise physiology
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX70 CW30
Requisites: Pre SPOR0015
Aims & learning objectives:
To promote understanding of how the body responds to exercise in extreme conditions
such as intense exercise and environmental conditions such as high and low temperatures
and high altitude. At the completion of this unit students should be able to:
Discuss the varying response of the physiological systems to extreme environmental
conditions at rest and during exercise
Content:
Temperature Regulation; The thermoregulatory systems involved in the conservation
and dissipation of heat, in cold and hot climates respectively. (Requirements
of and Adaptations to Training; Requirements of (i) endurance events (ii) sprint
events and (iii) repeated sprints activities. Adaptations of the body to these
different forms of exercise. Exercise at Altitude; The physiological and metabolic
acclimatisation process. Effects of altitude on performance (i) at altitude
and (ii) on return to sea level. Anaerobic Threshold /Onset of Blood Lactate
Accumulation; Concepts of AT and OBLA. Relationship of AT / OBLA to ventilatory
breaking point. The use of AT / OBLA as a guide for the prescription of training
intensities. The Elite Performer; Physiological response to exercise in elite
performers; preparation and training
SPOR0023: Psychology of elite sports performance
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX50 CW50
Requisites: Pre SPOR0010, Pre SPOR0016
Aims & learning objectives:
To understand the psychological preparation of the elite sports performer. On
completion of this unit students should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of the contribution psychological concepts make to elite performance.
Assess the individual needs of an athlete, and make recommendations concerning
particular strategies of psychological preparation for their sport. Understand
the issues of practice, ethics and professional conduct when working with elite
performers.
Content:
Psychological demands of the elite performer: Arousal, stress & anxiety of elite
performance (theories & research); self-confidence - problems and enhancement;
motivational challenges; attention / concentration demands and flexibility.
Mental preparation for performance: Psychological assessment models & tools;
stress-management techniques; attention-focus training; development of self-confidence;
goal setting with elite performers; intervention packaging and programmes; monitoring
& evaluation of techniques. Professional Elements: Issues of practice; codes
of ethics & conduct; professional organisations (BASES. BPS).
SPOR0024: Sport biomechanics
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: CW50 EX50
Requisites: Pre SPOR0032
Aims & learning objectives:
To understand and apply scientific concepts in biomechanics in the analysis
of sport and exercise movements. To interpret data in a way that is useful to
sports scientists and coaches. To appreciate the role of modelling in biomechanics.
On completion of this unit students should be able to: Interpret ground reaction
forces in sport and exercise activities. Determine internal joint forces and
muscle moments using inverse dynamic and quasi-static techniques. Evaluate methods
for determining human body segmental inertia parameters. Understand the influence
of data processing and error in kinematic and kinetic data management. Assess
technique using kinetic analyses to determine the role and function of specific
muscle groups in dynamic human activity. Understand the role of modelling in
biomechanics.
Content:
Application of biomechanical principles to the understanding and analysis of
selected sport or exercise activities. Sources of errors in biomechanical measurement
The use of kinematic and kinetic analyses for enhancing understanding of technique
in sporting and exercise activities. Future directions in biomechanics.
SPOR0025: Sports medicine
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX70 CW30
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To study the cause, range, recognition, nature, treatment and prevention of
sporting injuries and illnesses and the impact of legal and illegal drugs on
sporting injuries. On completion of this unit students should be able to: Recognise
and describe the treatment and rehabilitation of a number of common injuries
of soft tissues bones and ligaments. Describe the use of different theraputic
drugs for treating the more common sporting injuries. Explain the common methods
used to prevent injuries in various sporting activities.
Content:
Managing sports injuries - a system approach. Emergency procedures - ABC. Assessing
sports injuries. Treatment modalities; cryotherapy; ultrasound. Preventing sports
injuries; rules, protective equipment. Injuries to specific sites; shoulder,
arm chest, knees, ankle, head, back. Sports specific injuries; running, football,
rugby, athletics. Health conditions related to sport; HIV, Hepatitis B.
SPOR0026: Research Project Analysis
Semester 2
Credits: 12
Contact:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: OT70 OR30
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To complete the data analysis and interpretation phases of a research project
and to produce a final research project report. At the completion of this unit
students should have: Produced the results and discussion sections of their
individual research project. Produced a final research project report. Defended
their project work in a viva-voce examination.
Content:
A report will be produced including an abstract, introduction, results, discussion,
references and appendices sections. This will be submitted with the literature
review and methods sections from SPOR 0033 to form the final project. The report
should contain evidence of(a) Application of knowledge and skills acquired during
the course and (b) Further study of current research positions in the field
of the project. The student will defend the report and it's conclusions at a
'viva-voce' examination. (Maximum project size 10,000 words)
SPOR0027: Exercise, nutrition & health
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX70 ES30
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To develop an understanding of the relationship between exercise, nutrition
and health and be able to advise on safe effective and appropriate exercise.
On completion of this unit students should be able to: Prescribe exercise regimes
for a wide variety of individuals with differing needs. Describe and discuss
the implications of various health problems in physiological and psychological
terms and methods for dealing with these problems. Undertake basic nutritional
assessment and prescribe strategies for dealing with associated problems. Describe
exercises and discuss problems associated with poor style and technique.
Content:
Exercise promotion and exercise prescription for special populations including
diabetics cardiac patients, children and pregnant women. Exercise adherence
and psychological aspects of well-being.
SPOR0028: The development and provision of elite sport
in the UK education
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX50 CW50
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To examine the sport development structure and working models for delivery of
UK Sport. On completion of this unit students should be able to: Discuss current
issues and initiatives for the provision of elite sport in the UK. Critically
analyse the support systems for elite sports performers Evaluate the provision
of UK Sports 'World Class' Programmes.
Content:
The unit will be organised under the 'development' and 'provision' of sport
in the UK. 1. Development: The organisation and structure of sport development;
Working models of sport development; the role of the Sports Development Officer;
Sport development initiatives and current issues of delivery. 2. Provision of
Elite Sport: The role of the top level coach; Coach education and training provision;
Athlete support services and lifestyle management; World Class Performance programmes
- example models of current action.
SPOR0029: Study year abroad
Academic Year
Credits: 60
Contact:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: OT100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
(i) To assist the student to develop communication skills and to develop the
ability to work in an environment with an unfamiliar culture. (ii) To develop
the self confidence and maturity to operate effectively with people from a different
cultural background. (iii) In the case of students attending courses taught
and examined in a foreign language, to develop the appropriate language skills
for study in the host language. (iv) In the case of students attending courses
taught and examined in English, to develop general communication skills in the
host language.
Content:
The student should follow a course equivalent to 60 University of Bath credits.
Programmes of work will be decided by negotiation between the Director of Studies
at Bath, the host University and the student. Courses should not duplicate courses
given in the Bath degree but should complement the Bath programme. Language
courses and courses relating to aspects of the host country should be considered
in addition to the Sport and Exercise topics.
SPOR0030: Industrial placement
Academic Year
Credits: 60
Contact:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: OT100
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
(i) To provide practical experience in the application of knowledge and skills
gained at University, by working on a significant research project or other
professional activity in an approved laboratory or organisation working in Sport
and Exercise Science related activities. (ii) To develop skills in oral and
written communication, time management, problem solving, group working and decision
making.
Content:
The content varies from placement to placement. In choosing the placement, the
University will try to ensure that the project offers adequate opportunities
for the student to demonstrate competence in a significance number of the following
skills. Application of academic knowledge, Practical ability, Computational
skill, Analytical and problem solving skill, Innovation and originality, Time
management, Writing skills, Oral expression, Interpersonal skills, Responsibility
and reliability.
SPOR0031: Study skills and research methods
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 1
Assessment: CW40 OT60
Requisites:
Aims & learning objectives:
To introduce to students the study skills and methods of analysis for the study
of Sport and Exercise using in the scientific method. On completion of this
unit students should be able to: Utilise a computer and appropriate programs
for wordprocessing, basic statistical analysis and the retreival of information
through the world wide web (www). Describe the various research designs and
the statsitical treatments accompanying them. Understand the scope of statistics,
data, probablity, null hypotheses, hypotheses testing, measures of central tendency
and Gaussian distribution. Understand the role of various methods of hypotheses
testing including Student's test, correlation, regression, analysis of variance
including non-parametric statistical techniques.
Content:
Word processing; preparation of spreadsheets; use of statistical packages. Retreval
of sources of information (library and www). The scope of statistics; data,
probability, random population, sample; Inference; statistical hypotheses, null
hypotheses. Descriptive Statistics. Numerical Techniques, measures of central
tendency, mean, median, mode. Probability. Measures of Dispersion. Frequency
& Probability Distributions. Student's t statisitics; Paired Research Designs.
Independent t Statistic. Statistical Tests. Non-Parametric / Distribution Free
Statistics. Questionnaire Design an Introduction. Literature Review.
SPOR0032: Biomechanics of sports performance, injury
& rehabilitation
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: CW50 EX50
Requisites: Pre SPOR0011
Aims & learning objectives:
To provide students with the knowledge and experience of the scientific concepts
of biomechanics and to promote the biomechanical understanding of injury and
rehabilitation processes. At the completion of this unit students should be
able to: Interpret and understand the kinetic data of general human movement
and sport performance. Use kinetic measurement devices to measure and analyse
a particular human movement in a directed group situation. Recognise injury
and rehabilitation mechanisms from the biomechanical point of view. Present
a biomechanical report.
Content:
Linear kinetics; force, work, energy, power and inertia in human movement. Angular
kinetics; torque, levers, moment of inertia, angular momentum in sport. Injury
mechanisms and rehabilitation; biomechanical consideration of injury, injuries
to upper extremity, lower extremity and spine, biomechanical consideration of
rehabilitation. EMG and Force plate analysis for the analysis of human movement.
SPOR0033: Research project development
Semester 1
Credits: 12
Contact:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Pre SPOR0021
Aims & learning objectives:
To develop a research project proposal, and to plan and collect data to support
the proposal. At the completion of this unit students should have: Planned and
produced a research project proposal. Discussed and agreed the overall project
design. Written an appropriate review of literature. Planned and collected data.
Written the methods section of the final report.
Content:
Development of research ideas. Each student will prepare a research proposal
for the project in a chosen topic of study. Each student will have an individual
project but may be required to produce plans for co-operative work with other
students in some areas of data acquisition. Writing a research proposal. Choosing
an appropriate experimental design and statistical analysis. Pressentation of
research project in written and oral format. Collection of project data. Production
of literature review and methods sections of the project.
SPOR0034: Research and communication skills
Semester 1
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
Aims & Objectives: To develop critical analysis of sports and exercise scientific
literature and gain experience in preparing and presenting scientific reports.
On completion of this unit, students should be able to: Understand the structure
and content of scientific reports. Select and organise information from journals,
books, internet & other sources in response to specific questions. Create a
literature review and prepare a presentation to communicate key ideas and findings
to a student group. Respond to questions from students and staff.
Content:
Review of Literature searching, the use of keywords and electronic sources.
Consideration of scientific writing. Examination of the structure of scientific
journal papers. Guidelines on scientific writing. The design of an oral presentation
Guidelines on delivering a presentation. The use of PowerPoint, Word and Excel
to create OHP and projected presentations.
SPOR0035: Performance assessment
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: CW60 PR40
Requisites:
Aims & Objectives: To extend the students' laboratory based practical skills
in the areas of sport ane exercise biomechanics, physiology and psychology.
On completion of this unit, students should be able to: Describe the principles
of qualiy control and quality assessment from a laboratory perspective. Conduct
appropriate biomechanical testing using prescribed methodogies and techniques.
Undertake a wide range of sports physiology tests on athletes. Utilise psychological
tests to assist athletes and others to improve their performance.
Content:
Biomechanics: Motion analysis systems; force plate analysis; electromyographic
analysis of movement; match/game analysis. Physiology: Lactate, glucose, blood
gas analysis; VO2 max testing; runnig economy, critical power testing, laboratory
based and portable gas analysis systems. Psychology: Profile of mood states,
biofeedback (EEG, EMG, GSR).
SPOR0036: Research seminar
Semester 1
Credits: 3
Contact:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX100
Requisites:
Aims & Objectives: To extend knowledge and highten awareness of a range of contempoary
sports and exercise science issues including developments in technology and
global sport. On completion of this unit, students should be able to: Demonstrate
understanding of contemporay issues facing sports and and exercise science and
scientists. Demonstrate awareness of current issues particulary relevant to
sport developments in the United Kingdom.
Content:
Ten seminar presenations over two semesters in selected research based topics
given by departmental and visiting research staff.
SPOR0037: Directed study
Semester 2
Credits: 6
Contact:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: CW100
Requisites: Pre SPOR0022, Pre SPOR0023, Pre SPOR0024
Aims & Objectives: To extend knowledge and understanding of selected aspects
of SPOR0022, SPOR0023, SPOR0024 and to critically review other topics outside
the scope of the laboratory environment. On completion of this unit, students
should be able to: Demonstrate an in depth knowledge and understanding of selected
topics in sport and exercise biomechanics, physiology and psychology.
Content:
Directed topics in sports and exercise biomechanics, physiology and psychology
to include computer simulation of human movement and sports equipment, altitiude
adaptations and training principles, ethics and confidentiality in sports psychology.
SPOR0038: Research seminar
Semester 2
Credits: 3
Contact:
Level: Level 3
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Pre SPOR0036
Aims & Objectives: To extend knowledge and highten awareness of a range of contempoary
sports and exercise science issues including developments in technology and
global sport. On completion of this unit, students should be able to: Demonstrate
understanding of contemporay issues facing sports and and exercise science and
scientists. Demonstrate awareness of current issues particulary relevant to
sport developments in the United Kingdom.
Content:
Ten seminar presenations over two semesters in selected research based topics
given by departmental and visiting research staff.
SPOR0039: BSc One year combined industrial placement
& study abroad
Academic Year
Credits: 60
Contact:
Level: Level 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:
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