BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching

The module looks to develop students understanding and knowledge of key training principles that underpin physical preparation for training and injury prevention. Students will develop the theory and practical skills to apply training principles to healthy individuals.

This module aims to develop knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, systems and their responses to exercise both acute and chronic from a physiological perspective. You will learn about human anatomy, function, systems in relation to both performance and health. This will include applied work in a laboratory environment to develop proficiency in measurements methods related to exercise physiology.

This module aims to develop knowledge of anatomy and function of the musculo-skeletal system during movement and apply them to exercise performance and injury. Students will also be introduced to biomechanical principles underpinning the practical analysis of human movement, considering the role of analysis in sport and in movement. It will serve to widen the students’ knowledge base and will provide a firm basis for working at a higher level in the discipline of sport and exercise biomechanics. Relevant risk assessment and health and safety protocols will be adhered to within the human performance laboratory.

This module is focuses on exploring sport, exercise, physical activity and coaching. Introducing and developing the skills you need to be successful in Higher Education. The module will allow you the opportunity to reflect on your skills and development needs, as well as enhancing your knowledge and skills in this area.

This module offers students an opportunity to be introduced to contemporary and fundamental concepts within sport and exercise psychology. Students will consider the underpinnings of human psychology and how this influences participation and engagement in various physical activity contexts.

This module will introduce key pedagogical theories and concepts related to Physical Education and sports coaching. Students 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.

The module explores the theoretical and practical application of late stage to return to play management of musculoskeletal injuries. This is underpinned by anatomy; advanced physiology and you are expected to critically analyse a variety of strategies in the development of physical performance and the management of late stage to return to play of musculoskeletal injuries.

This module provides students with theoretical underpinning and practical experience of quantitative and qualitative research methods. It offers the opportunity for students to acquire the necessary skills to conduct independent research in sport, exercise and physical activity.

By integrating reflective practices, practical experiences, and career preparation, this module supports students in making informed career decisions and contributes directly to enhancing their long-term employability. This year-long module is designed to enhance students’ employability and readiness for professional careers by embedding reflective practice, leadership, and practical preparation for employment. You will reflect critically on different dimensions of workplace settings relevant to your career path. Informed by literature, professional best practice, social policy priorities, and personal reflections, students will design innovation projects aimed to provide a solution to a workplace issue, fostering essential skills in creativity, leadership, teamwork, and project management. You will explore your personal skills and attributes, empowering you to clearly articulate their strengths and identify areas for growth. Regular guided reflection activities enable students to critically assess their evolving competencies and readiness for employment

This module will develop students’ knowledge and understanding of teaching and coaching pedagogy from a theoretical as well as a practical standpoint. It will build on the first year module and will take a theory to practice approach.

The Sport and Society module explores the intricate relationship between sports and various social, cultural, economic, and political dimensions. It provides students with an understanding of how sports reflect and influence societal norms, values, and issues. Sociological theory is used to support students explore contemporary issues.

This module offers students an opportunity to explore some major personality and social-psychological constructs and theories that can be used to explain behaviour and performance in sport and exercise settings. Students will develop an understanding and critical awareness of how specific psychological principles can influence participation, well-being and performance in sport and exercise contexts.

This module offers students the opportunity to learn about the determinant of exercise performance and bodily responses to exercise and the implications for health and performance. Students will also learn how exercise metabolism allows for and limits exercise of different durations and intensities. This will lead into the exploration of how nutrition influences exercise metabolism and the implications for exercise performance. Students will also gain practical laboratory experience related to exercise performance, metabolism and nutrition.

This module aims to extend the students’ knowledge and practical skills in the application of biomechanics to specific sport and exercise activities. The emphasis will be on the application of biomechanics in the assessment, evaluation and improvement of technique in a range of sports. Practical experiences will include the role of biomechanical kinetic and kinematic assessment in the analysis of sport and the application of hand and computerised notation systems to individual and team sports .

This module will further develop students’ knowledge and understanding of coaching pedagogy from a theoretical as well as a practical standpoint. This module will require the application of disciplines within coaching science to practical activities. This is intended to provide an opportunity to approach sport and practitioner problems from an interdisciplinary viewpoint and an opportunity to conduct and present a small scale applied project focusing on a specific sport.

This module takes a holistic, inter-disciplinary approach to understanding how young people and athletes can be developed in and through sport and Physical Education. Incorporating concepts from sport pedagogy, psychology and talent development literatures, students will be encouraged to understand youth and athletic development from holistic point of view, and across the participation-performance spectrum.

This module provides the students an opportunity to design, plan and host a community sports development event.

This module builds on prior learning and offers students the opportunity for further development of their skills, knowledge and understanding through conducting an independent research project. The project is regarded as an important exercise for developing students’ abilities to formulate appropriate research design and procedures, to collect and present in an appropriate and meaningful way, to conduct a critical analysis of relevant literature, and to demonstrate their understanding and application of theoretical principles. The research focus must be specific to their chosen degree.