STUDY

The dissertation provides the opportunity to develop an area of personal scientific interest arising from individual or course-based experiences. The dissertation will be a research-focused study, which will centre on the generation and testing of a hypothesis. It will enable you to utilise practical, intellectual and decision-making skills in new and different situations.

This module identifies some of the competencies, knowledge, skills and attitudes that reflect the developing professional standards within which you aspire to work in. You will explore the implications of sustainability and ethical issues in the future of the sport, health and exercise sector as well as their own professional practice. Emphasis is placed on developing the capability to learn from learning, to vision the future, to adapt to change, to think critically and act responsibly. A key component of the module is a study of the theories of normative philosophy, including teleological and deontological theories.

Physical performance is considered the ability of an individual to meet the demands of the activity in which they are engaged, and can be applied to daily tasks, occupations, and sports performance. You will explore the physical needs of a range of daily activities, occupations and sports and critically examine how a person’s size, gender, age and fitness levels impact on their ability to successfully undertake these activities.

This module explores the movement patterns that are important in normal daily activities, occupations and sports practices through the identification of asymmetries and functional limits. The module will critically explore the limitations of current understanding and practice in the field. You will screen individuals to identify movement issues and critically analyse the most beneficial corrective exercises to encourage sound movement patterns.

This module explores wider issues that impact upon public health across the specific populations and communities across the UK, including those identified as key priorities by NHS England. You will identify the health of a given population and examine any health inequalities within; students will further assess the impact of local and national government policies intended address health inequalities.