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MSci, BSc Sports Science and Physiology (Integrated Masters)

Year 4

(Award available for year: Master of Biology & Bach of Sc)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able:
- Demonstrate an in depth and systematic understanding of specialised knowledge in sport science and physiology disciplines
- Critically appraise theoretical research-based knowledge at the forefront of sport science and physiology which may be interdisciplinary and/or multidisciplinary in nature
- Demonstrates an awareness of and ability to manage the implications of ethical dilemmas and work pro-actively with others to formulate solutions whilst strictly adhering to professional codes of conduct in sport science and physiology
- Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding and critique of techniques / methodologies applicable to their own research (theory or research-based) or advanced scholarship in sport science and physiology.
- Demonstrates originality in the application of knowledge, together with a focused practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in sport science and physiology, and where appropriate, propose new hypotheses
- Demonstrate an in depth, critical understanding of the connections between the key disciplines that underpin sport science and physiology
- Demonstrate an in depth, critical understanding of the acute and chronic adaptive responses of the human body to exercise and sport participation, including biochemical and physiological changes as well as key signals leading to these.
- Undertake analyses of complex, incomplete or contradictory areas of knowledge within sport science and physiology which may be in an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary way and communicate the outcome effectively
- Demonstrate critical awareness of contemporary issues in sport science and physiology and be able to synthesise information in a manner that may be innovative, utilising knowledge or processes at the forefront of sport science and physiology
- Demonstrate a high level of conceptual understanding that will allow her/him to critically evaluate research, advanced scholarship and methodologies and argue alternative approaches to the collection, analyses and interpretation of data.
- Independently monitor, critically evaluate and reflect theoretically/practically on exercise behaviour and sport performance in laboratory and field settings for a variety of populations.

Transferable (key) skills

Integrated Masters students will have had the opportunity to acquire the following abilities as defined in the modules specified for the programme:
- Time Management Skills: Demonstrates autonomy with respect to how to manage their time effectively and flexibly to meet deadlines imposed by themselves and others
- Client Handling Skills: Identifies and manages a wide range of professional relationships across numerous settings.
- Team working: Can work effectively with a group as leader or member. Demonstrates the ability to clarify tasks/aims and make appropriate use of the capacities of group members while being able to negotiate and handle conflict with confidence.
- Problem solving skills: Can deal with complex issues systematically and demonstrates self-direction and originality/creativity in tackling/solving problems.
- Communication skills: Can engage confidently and competently in academic and professional communication with others using a variety of techniques (e.g. written, oral, digital)
- Self evaluation: Can critically reflect on their own knowledge, understanding and skills in an independent manner and can identify how they can improve/guide the development of these competencies at a higher levels.
- Can apply and critically evaluate the application of theoretical concepts and research-based knowledge to sport science and physiology settings and/or specialised contexts/populations demonstrating understanding of the issues governing good practice.
- Demonstrates high level technical expertise, working with precision and effectiveness to use a variety of techniques and methods at the forefront of sport and exercise sciences to record, measure, critically evaluate and interpret sport science and physiological data .
- Can plan, design, execute, and evaluate a sustained piece of original research adapting skills and procedures to understand new and perhaps unexpected research questions.
- Develop and implement a variety of critically justified discipline specific interventions, monitoring and evaluating the effect of these interventions on health, performance and well being.

Assessment

Achievement for the degree of Integrated Master will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will involve the achievement of the students in:
- evidencing an ability to conduct independent in-depth enquiry within Sports Science and Physiology ;
- demonstrating the ability to apply breadth and/or depth of knowledge to a complex specialist area;
- drawing on a range of perspectives on an area of study;
- evaluating and criticising received opinion;
- make reasoned judgements whilst understanding the limitations on judgements made in the absence of complete data.

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