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Department for Health Programme Catalogue 2022/3


UHHL-AFF12: FdSc Sport (Sports Performance)


Leading to the award of FOUNDATION DEGREE IN SCIENCE IN SPORT (SPORTS PERFORMANCE)


Mode of Attendance: Full-time


Normal course duration: 2 Years

[Page last updated: 21 April 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
 Part 2 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 3 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Approved exemptions:
 None
Coexistent Masters course?:
 No
DAPS and exit awards:
 UHHL-AFC12: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
CertHE available as exit award
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: Yes; Year 2: Yes
NFAAR version applicable:
 NFAAR-FD

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


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Year 1

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL10456 Research methods for sports performance 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL10457 Human structure and function 6 Credits
HL10458 Introduction to sports coaching 6 Credits
HL10459 Introduction to sports performance 12 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
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

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL20473 Work based learning 2 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS 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

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL20477 Performance analysis 12 Credits
HL20478 Talent identification principles and practice 12 Credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.