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Unit Index 2020/1

Below is a list of units offered by the Department for Health in 2020/1. Follow the links on the unit codes to view individual unit descriptions. Units are sorted by level and then by period slot. To find a specific unit code or title please use your browser's find on page function.



Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)

Academic Year

HL10182 Human physiology 12 Credits
HL10456 Research methods for sports performance 12 Credits
HL10521 Human physiology 10 Credits
HL10522 Functional anatomy and biomechanics 10 Credits
HL10523 Applied practice in sport and exercise 15 Credits
HL10524 Research and study skills for sport, health and exercise scientists 10 Credits
HL10525 Sport and exercise psychology 10 Credits
HL10526 Public and social health 15 Credits
HL10528 Studying sport 1: knowledge, ethics, and communication 15 Credits
HL10529 Coaching and physical education 15 Credits
HL10530 Psychology and sociology of sport, exercise, and health 15 Credits
HL10531 Sport management and development 15 Credits

Semester 1

HL10034 Functional anatomy 6 Credits
HL10457 Human structure and function 6 Credits
HL10458 Introduction to sports coaching 6 Credits
HL10459 Introduction to sports performance 12 Credits

Semester 2

HL10460 Nutrition for sports performance 6 Credits
HL10461 Sports development 6 Credits
HL10462 Strength and conditioning 6 Credits
HL10463 Work based learning 1 6 Credits
HL10527 Qualitative research in sport, exercise and health 5 Credits

Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)

Academic Year

HL20046 One year study abroad 60 Credits
HL20047 One year professional placement 60 Credits
HL20051 One year combined professional placement & study abroad 60 Credits
HL20107 Advancing research design and statistics 12 Credits
HL20185 Exercise physiology 12 Credits
HL20192 Coach education & sports development/Sport & social sciences professional placement 60 Credits
HL20473 Work based learning 2 12 Credits
HL20490 Research methods for sport, management and coaching 2 12 Credits

Semester 1

HL20042 Psychological dynamics of sport 6 Credits
HL20104 Introduction to sport medicine 6 Credits
HL20134 Sports policy and international development 6 Credits
HL20410 Sport media 6 Credits
HL20416 Sociology of sport and identity 6 Credits
HL20449 Professional development 1 6 Credits
HL20452 Contemporary issues in sport psychology 6 Credits
HL20474 Contemporary issues in sports performance 6 Credits
HL20475 Planning for the athlete in context 12 Credits
HL20476 Sport and exercise psychology 6 Credits
HL20491 Sport marketing and promotions 6 Credits
HL20503 Biomechanics of human movement 6 Credits
HL20505 Physiology, nutrition and health 6 Credits
HL20506 Epidemiology in public health 6 Credits
HL20507 Clinical and functional assessment tools 6 Credits

Semester 2

HL20045 Psychology of exercise and health 6 Credits
HL20050 Performance assessment 6 Credits
HL20417 Psychology of motivation and performance 6 Credits
HL20450 Health, education and society 6 Credits
HL20451 Professional development 2 6 Credits
HL20453 Sport and globalisation 6 Credits
HL20477 Performance analysis 12 Credits
HL20478 Talent identification principles and practice 12 Credits
HL20492 Applied sport coaching 6 Credits
HL20493 Sport, tourism and the environment 6 Credits
HL20504 Motor control and learning 6 Credits
HL20508 Evidence-based policy and practice 6 Credits
HL20509 Critical skills for health practitioners 6 Credits
HL20510 Health education and communication 6 Credits

Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)

Academic Year

HL30110 Research project 24 Credits
HL30428 Dissertation research 24 Credits
HL30464 Dissertation 24 Credits
HL30502 Research project (Biomedical Sciences) 24 Credits

Semester 1

HL30044 Physiology of exercise and health 6 Credits
HL30054 Nutrition & metabolism 6 Credits
HL30056 Further biomechanics 6 Credits
HL30109 Contemporary research issues in sport and exercise science 6 Credits
HL30154 Applied pedagogy & practice: coaching 12 Credits
HL30155 Applying psychology to physical activity and health 6 Credits
HL30193 Applied pedagogy & practice: physical education 12 Credits
HL30392 Research methods 6 Credits
HL30435 Advanced issues in physical activity, health & the body 12 Credits
HL30466 Managing the performance athlete 1 6 Credits
HL30467 Coaching & pedagogy 1: advanced coaching concepts 6 Credits
HL30469 Sports physiology 1: training practices 6 Credits
HL30471 Sports policy 1: philosophy and practice 6 Credits
HL30494 Advanced issues in sports management 12 Credits
HL30495 Advanced issues in sport policy & development 12 Credits
HL30511 Health technologies 6 Credits
HL30512 Advanced issues in physical activity, health & the body 6 Credits

Semester 2

HL30055 Applied sport psychology 6 Credits
HL30062 Interdisciplinary study 6 Credits
HL30186 Applied sport biomechanics 6 Credits
HL30187 Clinical biomechanics 6 Credits
HL30188 Environmental & occupational physiology 6 Credits
HL30396 Sports performance research seminar 6 Credits
HL30433 Advanced seminar in sport, health & the social sciences 12 Credits
HL30465 Managing the performance athlete 2 6 Credits
HL30468 Coaching & pedagogy 2: practical sports coaching 6 Credits
HL30470 Sports physiology 2: contemporary issues in specific populations 6 Credits
HL30472 Sports policy 2: managing sport in the global environment 6 Credits
HL30513 Contemporary public health issues 6 Credits
HL30514 Exercise prescription 6 Credits
HL30515 Nutrition and health 6 Credits
HL30516 The neuropsychology of bodily experience: from investigation to clinical practice 6 Credits

Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)

Academic Year

HL40481 Research design and project preparation 12 Credits
HL40484 Research project 24 Credits

Modular

HL50068 The sports doctor 6 Credits
HL50071 Exercise physiology 6 Credits
HL50072 The psychology of sport and exercise 6 Credits
HL50077 Research project design 6 Credits
HL50078 Research project 24 Credits
HL50079 Introduction to practice-based research 6 Credits
HL50082 Evidence into practice 6 Credits
HL50088 Dissertation - masters programme 30 Credits
HL50089 Research in practice: preparation and planning 6 Credits
HL50090 Research in practice: design and development 6 Credits
HL50105 Research design and methods 12 Credits
HL50111 Sports injuries and rehabilitation 12 Credits
HL50120 Communication 6 Credits
HL50121 Consumer health informatics 6 Credits
HL50123 Learning and teaching in healthcare 6 Credits
HL50124 Leadership and the organisation of change 6 Credits
HL50137 Sports physiotherapy in practice I 6 Credits
HL50138 The sports environment 6 Credits
HL50140 Functional anatomy and sporting movement analysis 12 Credits
HL50141 Sports physiotherapy in practice II 6 Credits
HL50143 Athlete management 6 Credits
HL50144 Evidence-based clinical sports physiotherapy 6 Credits
HL50145 Sports physiotherapy research project 18 Credits
HL50157 Exercise for health 6 Credits
HL50158 Health policy in an international context 12 Credits
HL50159 Professional, organisational and quality issues in practice 12 Credits
HL50162 Performance physiotherapy - spine 6 Credits
HL50163 Performance physiotherapy - lower limb 6 Credits
HL50164 Performance physiotherapy - upper limb 6 Credits
HL50496 SEM in practice 1 6 Credits
HL50497 SEM in practice 2 6 Credits
XX50194 Tobacco control in practice 6 Credits

Semester 1

HL40064 Musculoskeletal modelling of human movement 6 Credits
HL40156 Integrative exercise physiology 6 Credits
HL40485 Disability sport & exercise 6 Credits
HL40486 Psychology of sport and performance excellence 6 Credits

Semester 2

HL40059 Physical activity and health across the lifespan 6 Credits
HL40482 Advanced quantitative and qualitative data analyses 6 Credits
HL40483 Scientific basis of strength and power training 6 Credits
HL40487 Advanced analysis of human movement and motor skills 6 Credits
HL40488 Advanced studies in physical activity motivation 6 Credits

Level: Doctoral (FHEQ level 8)

Modular

HL60083 Research project preparation and planning 12 Credits
HL60084 Professional issues in health 1 - comparative health policy 12 Credits
HL60085 Professional issues in health 2 - practice 12 Credits
HL60086 Research project design and development 12 Credits
HL60087 Thesis for professional doctorate 198 Credits
HL60498 Policy specialism: health policy 18 Credits