This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
This module critically examines key contemporary issues within sport and exercise science. It will address current topics and research evidence from a range of different sub-disciplines of sport and exercise science. Students will be expected to draw on the knowledge they have developed at UG level to debate contemporary issues in sport and exercise science. Students will be expected to demonstrate an awareness of the changing face of 'knowledge' in the exercise sciences. The module content will therefore consist of key contemporary issues (at the time the module is delivered), from the main sport and exercise sciences sub-disciplines.
Total contact hours: 24
Private study hours: 126
Total study hours: 150
60% Presentation, 20 min + 10 min Q&A
40% Written coursework: critical research summaries, 1200 words
Brooks, G. Fahey, T. White, T. Baldwin, K. (2005) Exercise Physiology. Human Bioenergetics and its Applications (4th ed.) McGraw Hill.
Jones, I. and Gratton, C. (2003) Research Methods for Sports Studies. Routledge.
Marino, F. (2011).Regulation of Fatigue in Exercise. New York, Nova.
Williams, C.A., Ratel, S. (2009). Human Muscle Fatigue. London, Routledge
The intended subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Demonstrate familiarity with and critically discuss and answer questions on a range of contemporary theories and concepts in sport and exercise science;
Show awareness of a variety of novel and innovative methodologies and equipment used in testing the theories outlined above;
Generate ideas of how contemporary issues might impact on the future developments of sport and exercise science, both as an academic discipline and profession.
The intended generic learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
Apply numeracy and information technology
Demonstrate problem solving, critical awareness and application to the evaluation of contemporary concepts in relation to a traditional theory
Independently plan and manage learning
University of Kent makes every effort to ensure that module information is accurate for the relevant academic session and to provide educational services as described. However, courses, services and other matters may be subject to change. Please read our full disclaimer.
