Sport and Exercise for Health with Sport Management - BSc (Hons)

Course structure

Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

The following modules are indicative of those offered on this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

SPOR3380 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology (30 credits)

SPOR3440 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology (15 credits)

SPOR3450 Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics (30 credits)

SPOR3500 Introduction to Sport Industries (15 credits)

SPOR3550 Research in Sport & Exercise Sciences (30 credits)

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

SPOR5300 Sport and Exercise Leadership (15 credits)

SPOR5550 Principles of Sport Marketing (30 credits)

SPOR5670 Sport and Exercise Promotion (30 credits)

SPOR5920 Research Methods, Design & Planning (30 credits)

Optional modules

Students must select a total of 15 credits from a list of optional modules that will be provided.

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

SPOR5230 Exercise Prescription, Referral and Rehabilitation (30 credits)

SPOR5660 Research Study in Sport Science (45 credits)

Students must select ONE of the following modules:

SPOR5780 Event Management (30 credits)

SPOR5790 Industry Placement (30 credits)

Optional modules

Students must select a total of 15 credits from a list of optional modules that will be provided.

Teaching and assessment

The programme involves lectures, small group seminars and private study. In addition, you are expected to design, lead and take part in practical sports sessions. You have several lectures or practical sessions and a series of seminars each week. You are also required to spend additional time developing your skills and knowledge in real-life situations.

The first half of Stage 1 is largely assessed by coursework and observed assessments. In the second half of Stage 1, some modules have written examinations in addition to coursework and practical assessments. During Stages 2 and 3, the form of assessment varies from 100% coursework to a combination of examination and coursework.

Contact hours

For a student studying full time, each academic year of the programme will comprise 1200 learning hours which include both direct contact hours and private study hours.  The precise breakdown of hours will be subject dependent and will vary according to modules.  Please refer to the individual module details under Course Structure.

Methods of assessment will vary according to subject specialism and individual modules.  Please refer to the individual module details under Course Structure.

Programme aims

The programme aims to:

• provide a multi-disciplinary education
• prepare students for the challenges of an expanding and rapidly changing sports health industry, while providing them with a wide choice of careers paths
• provide the skills needed to promote the health and performance of an individual or group using a multidisciplinary approach
• provide a critical knowledge and understanding of the sport and exercise sciences
• present a valuable educational experience with the opportunity to integrate theory and practice. 

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

You gain knowledge and understanding of:

• anatomical and physiological principles
• the human response to exercise
• the theoretical basis of qualitative and quantitative research
• the nutrition required to perform at an optimum level
• the nature of a psychological approach in relation to sport and exercise
• exercise prescription for a range of population groups
• social processes that influence individual and group behaviour and participation/performance in sport.

Intellectual skills

You gain intellectual skills in the following:

• the skills needed for academic study including critical evaluation
• how to plan, design, execute and communicate a piece of independent work demonstrating a critical engagement with the relevant data
• how to apply knowledge to solve familiar and unfamiliar problems in order to develop reasoned arguments and challenge assumptions
• self-appraisal and reflection on practice
• the ability to recognise and respond to moral, legal, ethical and safety issues that relate to your studies.

Subject-specific skills

You gain subject-specific skills in the following areas:

• relating the concepts of anatomy, physiology and metabolism to the body’s response to exercise
• practical skills in physiological assessment and interpretation of data from fitness testing
• the ability to appraise and evaluate the effects of sport and exercise interventions
• the ability to analyse, interpret and show critical judgement in the evaluation of the sport sciences. 

Transferable skills

You gain transferable skills in:

• communication, presentation, numeracy and IT
• interactive skills and group work
• problem solving 
• self-appraisal and reflection on practice
• how to plan and manage your own learning.

Careers

Your future

You graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience. In addition, you also develop the key transferable skills sought by employers, such as:

• excellent communication skills
• work independently or as part of a team
• the ability to solve problems and think analytically
• time management.

This means that our graduates are well equipped for careers across a range of fields and have gone on to work in sports science support for elite athletes, professional sports teams, teaching and in the NHS for physical activity, exercise referral or health promotion. 

You can read their stories, and find out about the range of support and extra opportunities available to further your career potential.

Professional recognition

Graduates may be eligible to apply for Register of Exercise Professionals accreditation. They may also be eligible to sit for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health and Fitness Specialist qualification.