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Department for Health, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


HL30062: Interdisciplinary study

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take any two of HL30054, HL30155 and HL30056.
Click here for further information Description: Aims & Learning Objectives:
To extend knowledge and its translation into policy and practice following an interdisciplinary approach which encompasses the core disciplines of biomechanics, physiology and psychology and other subjects to contextualise within the sport, exercise, and health research area. On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
* Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the advantages and limitations of interdisciplinary approaches in sport, exercise, and health research, policy and practice.
* Critically evaluate interdisciplinary research focusing on sport and exercise.
* Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the interactive process of interdisciplinarity in which researchers work jointly to address a common research problem.
* Lead and contribute effectively to verbal and electronic discussions.

Content:
Interdisciplinary study topics to include a combination of at least two of the sport and exercise core disciplines (biomechanics, physiology and psychology) and a selection of other disciplines related to the chosen study topic.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

HL30062 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:

Department for Health
  • UHHL-AFB01 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Full-time) - Year 3
  • UHHL-ACB04 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Combined Professional Placement & Study Abroad (Full-time with Combined Placement) - Year 4
  • UHHL-AKB04 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Professional Placement (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4
  • UHHL-AAB02 : BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Study Year Abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 4

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.