STUDY

This module allows you to consider the importance of an understanding of biological function for individuals taking part in exercise. Practical references will be used where possible and you will be able to draw upon your own experience to assist your development.

The aim of this module is to introduce you to the fundamental principles underpinning the psychology of sport, health and exercise. The module will provide an overview of the key theories of sport and exercise psychology and social theory. The module will have a work-based application throughout.

An essential element of the foundation degree is personal development within the framework of professional and individual skills. The module aims to provide a dedicated structure within which you have the opportunity to identify skills and personal objectives that can be developed over the first year of the course.

This module allows you to investigate the principles of exercise prescription and to explore the physiological responses of the body to exercise. This module also provides theoretical knowledge and practical experience that is needed for a range of vocations in the sports industry such as sports scientists, coaches, personal trainers, therapists and exercise instructors.

This module aims to introduce skills in identifying risk factors in sports performance for injury and minimising the potential for occurrence. The module uses the exercise or sports leader as the focal point and analyses their responsibilities in risk identification and minimisation. The treatment of common sports injuries is also examined and practiced.

This module aims to enable you to understand the foundations of successful employment and consider how the work sector can be an environment for learning. A basic understanding of the inter-relationship between the world of work and education is explored, ensuring that your learning has industry relevance.

This module will analyse the various social parameters that affect the role of the sport, health and exercise industry in contemporary society. You will be able to discuss and evaluate the role of key issues in sport and exercise, and critically analyse their effects on past, present and future participants. The concepts of modern sport and exercise, finance, politics, media, deviance, health issues and body image in sport will be investigated and the student will be able to study each in isolation and within the overall notion of sociology in sport.

Effective scientists need to understand how experimentation and numerical analysis of data drives science forward. This module prepares you for further study and employment by providing an understanding of what science is and how it works. It introduces you to the principles of scientific research, qualitative and quantitative research and the planning and design of experiments.

This module will enable you to understand the training process; how sports science is applied to training; how to plan, deliver and reflect on their training practice and the training practice of a peer, in order to effect improvement in performance. Reference to special populations is a theme throughout the module

The concept and impact of diet and exercise on the body will be explored with reference to obesity and Type 2 diabetes. The use of effective nutrition, lifestyle issues and its potential effect for individuals, and weight management and lifestyle changes that can be adopted by individuals to improve health will be explored. This module is relevant to those who wish to gain the necessary confidence to consider the potential benefits for appropriate nutritional and lifestyle guidance within a variety of health settings.

This module enables you to develop knowledge, skills and understanding of multidisciplinary public health across the UK. You will explore health projects, team working, communication skills, critical reflection, community involvement, policy making, and delivering ethical public health campaigns.

This module seeks to draw on previous and concurrent learning to design, implement and evaluate a work-based project that reflects your individual career aims and intentions