BSc Sports Science and Physiology

Year 1

(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:
- Demonstrate a familiarity with the basic concepts and principles that underpin the study of sport science and physiology including the key systems of the human body and their acute response and control under conditions of sport, exercise, and physical activity participation;
- Demonstrate a familiarity with the practical competencies and techniques that are standard features of sport science and physiology;
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the different research philosophies, methodologies, and data analysis techniques used in sport science and physiology;
- Demonstrate awareness of relevant professional and ethical codes of conduct;
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the key disciplines (biomechanics, motor control, physiology, psychology) that underpin sport science and physiology.
- Summarize information and data from a wide range of sources;
- Identify and reflect on contemporary themes and issues in sport science and physiology;
- Explain and interpret the underlying theories, concepts and principles of sport science and physiology;
- Collect and curate appropriate information;
- Describe and evaluate exercise behaviour and sport performance in the laboratory.

Transferable (key) skills

Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:
- Time management skills: demonstrate awareness of the amount of time spent on specific activities;
- Client handling skills: practice interacting with clients/participants;
- Team working skills: practice working together in a group;
- Problem solving skills: practice solving problems using a variety of tools/methods;
- Communication skills: practice writing/speaking clearly and concisely;
- Self-directed learning skills: generate learning goals and appreciate their strengths and weaknesses as learners.
- Search, find, and review academic sources relevant to sport science and physiology;
- Manage/organize data and complete basic analysis of a variety of data;
- Select and evaluate appropriate techniques involved in sport science and physiology testing;
- Undertake laboratory or field based work with due regard for safety.

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:
- demonstrating the knowledge and application of standard concepts, information and techniques relevant to sports science and physiology;
- work that covers a restricted area of sports science and physiology;
- demonstrating emerging abilities, skills and competencies.