Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc (Hons)

The content of this module has been designed to ensure that you have multidisciplinary theoretical knowledge, whilst also ensuring multiple opportunities are made available to you to engage in the practical application of that knowledge. You will be introduced to the multiple disciplines of Sport and Exercise Sciences and practitioner based skills that are associated with each of these disciplines. Consequently, you will begin to develop your own individual skill base within the context of academia, SES and your potential future employment.

The aim of this module is to develop knowledge and understanding of the fundamental areas underpinning Sport and Exercise Science and become competent in the application of theory to practice. You will develop a variety of practical and academic skills relevant to careers in Sport and Exercise Science.

The aim of this module is to provide an opportunity for you to develop fundamental scientific understanding of the factors influencing sports performance within the different disciplines of sport and exercise sciences. The module will introduce you to the practical skills necessary to analyse and assess human performance in sport. These skills will provide important foundations for developing as a sport and exercise science applied practitioner, while also considering the importance of using a multi-disciplinary approach.

This module focuses on introducing you to a range of definitions, concepts and issues related to exercise and health. Drawing in particular on social sciences perspectives, it aims to enable you to explore the relationships among exercise, health and society more broadly.

Chinese: Intermediate Language Development (20 Credits) Option

This module is designed for students who have completed GCSE in Chinese or equivalent. You will further develop your grammar, vocabulary and learning conventions for spelling and pronunciation. You will work with written and recorded texts on a range of cultural, personal and social topics and will develop oral and written communication skills at an intermediate level.

French: Communication in Practice (20 Credits) Option

This module is designed for students that have completed A-Level or equivalent in French. You will further develop your grammar, vocabulary and expression and apply these to real world situations. You will work with written and recorded texts on a range of cultural, personal and social topics and will develop your oral and written communication skills at Post-A level.

French: Intermediate Language Development (20 Credits) Option

This module is designed for students who have completed GCSE or equivalent in French. You will further develop your grammar, vocabulary and learning conventions for spelling and pronunciation. You will work with written and recorded texts on a range of cultural, personal and social topics and will develop oral and written communication skills at an intermediate level.

German: Communication in Practice (20 Credits) Option

This module enables students with A-Level German or equivalent to further develop their grammar, vocabulary and expression and apply these to real world situations. You will work with written and recorded texts on a range of cultural, personal and social topics and will develop your oral and written communication skills at Post-A level.

Spanish: Communication in Practice (20 Credits) Option

This module is designed for students that have completed a A-Level or equivalent in Spanish. You will further develop your grammar, vocabulary and expression and apply these to real world situations. You will work with written and recorded texts on a range of cultural, personal and social topics and will develop oral and written communication skills at Post-A level.

Spanish: Intermediate Language Development (20 Credits) Option

This module is designed for students that have completed GCSE or equivalent in Spanish. You will further develop your grammar, vocabulary and learning conventions for spelling and pronunciation. You will work with written and recorded texts on a range of cultural, personal and social topics and will develop oral and written communication skills at an intermediate level.

Subsidiary Language for Beginners (20 Credits) Option

This module provides the opportunity to study a new language from scratch and introduces you to basic grammar, vocabulary and cultural contexts. You will apply the language to practical situations using both oral and written skills. 

This module focuses on the relationship between exercise and health. You will become familiar with and implement physiological and psychosocial measures of health that will provide you with the applied, practical and analytical skills to evaluate the relationship between exercise and health. You will critically evaluate the role of exercise for potential quality of life, well being and mental health.

The aim of this module is to provide an opportunity for you to further your understanding of multidisciplinary scientific principles that limit, control and determine sporting performance. The module will provide you with the applied, practical and analytical skills necessary to evaluate and critically assess human performance. An emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of how human performance is influenced by a variety of integrated factors in sports physiology and biomechanics disciplines.

This module focuses on developing your awareness and understanding of research within the social and physical sciences disciplines of sport and exercise. It involves exploring key issues related to research design, methods and analysis, in order to familiarise you with data and forms of analysis used in sport and exercise sciences research. The module aims to enable you to identify a research problem and formulate a viable research proposal for a Level 6 dissertation.

This module will develop your understanding of the applied practitioner in sport and exercise settings. After developing core competencies, you will undertake a placement where you conduct an applied project in one or more disciplines (physiology, nutrition, performance analysis, biomechanics, psychology, sociology, coaching or physical education).

This module will provide students with an opportunity to take responsibility for their own learning relative to their selected area of career interest. Focussing upon the needs of their respective career industry, students will develop their understanding of the workplace and the skills required to function effectively within it. The module will require students to engage in structured self-reflection, analysing their experience relative to knowledge, understanding and skills acquired through their broader programme of study and which are pertinent to work in their chosen field. As such the overarching purpose of this module will be to enhance students’ readiness for graduate level work in the Sports Coaching / Physical Education, or Sport and Exercise Science industries.

Choose one of the following:

1. Professional Placement (40 Credits) Optional
2. Term abroad (40 Credits) Optional
3. One of the following Language options

Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability (40 Credits) Optional

The module will provide the opportunity to further develop your language skills, building on your previous learning at advanced level. The second half of the module includes a placement abroad or, alternatively, a project on a sustainability issue in a target language country. The first half of the module will prepare you for placements abroad where appropriate as well as a deeper understanding of sustainability in target language contexts. 

Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills (40 Credits) Optional

• The multiple facets of global citizenship
• Ethical engagement and practice
• The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
• Cross-cultural issues and sensitivity
• Intercultural communication
• Culture shock
• Cultural adjustment
• Self- assessment of needs: identification of the range of transferable skills, competencies and attitudes employees need and employers expect graduates to possess-with a strong focus on understanding the intercultural competencies (ICC) needed to live and work abroad.
• Critical analysis/evaluation of individual requirements in relation to culture/cultural adjustment/culture shock/visas/medical.
• Critical analysis/evaluation of skills already acquired in relation to key skills related to ICC.
• Devising strategies to improve one’s own prospects of working abroad in the future.
• Devising an action plan to address gaps in transferable skills based on organisational analysis and sector opportunities.

Experiential Overseas Learning (40 Credits) Optional

Preparation for Experiential Overseas Learning will take place at the University of Chester during level 5 and will include:  

• The multiple facets of Global citizenship
• Ethical engagement and practice
• Cross-cultural issues and sensitivity
• Intercultural communication
• Theories, models and strategies of learning

Theories and models Intercultural competence

• Theories and models of Integration and Multiculturalism
• Critical thinking skills and models of Reflection
• Experiential learning models
• Self-directed experiential learning

Personal and placement-related skills

• Enhanced independence
• Improved command of multicultural behaviour
• Increased knowledge and confidence in their individual facets of personal identity
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Project management – working away from University and independent study
• Self-management and personal development
• Team building and team work

Part B: Overseas

Students will engage in experiential learning activities overseas for at least 150 hours 

Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures (40 Credits) Optional

The module will provide the opportunity to further develop your language skills, building on your previous learning at beginner level. The first half of the module includes intensive taught sessions in interactive workshop mode which will prepare you for placements abroad or self-directed language development. The second half of the module includes a placement abroad or, alternatively, a project on a cultural issue in a target language country. 

Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability (40 Credits) Optional

The module will provide the opportunity to further develop your language skills, building on your previous learning at intermediate level. The first half of the module includes intensive taught sessions in interactive workshop mode which will prepare you for placements abroad or self-directed language development. The second half of the module includes an placement abroad or, alternatively, a project on a business or tourism issue in a target language country. 

Or you can choose ONE of the following:

• University Placement Year Optional
• Subject Placement Year Optional
• International University Placement Year Optional

This module will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work with high performance athletes. Contemporary multi-disciplinary issues relating to training, performance and recovery in a variety of high performance settings will be covered. You will also be provided with the opportunity to use relevant practical skills necessary to support the high performance athlete.

This module focuses on exercise participation, adherence and health. Models and theories of exercise behaviour change will be critically evaluated in terms of their application and effectiveness. The psychosocial implications of exercise participation and over-involvement in exercise behaviours will be considered within the context of exercise prescription/interventions.

The module aims to enable you to develop the ability to undertake a research project in a sub-discipline area of SES of your choosing to apply your knowledge of sport and exercise sciences in a research capacity and develop scientific, analytical and communicative skills. The module will provide you with the research and communication skills necessary to complete a research dissertation.

This module will further your knowledge and understanding of the determinants of performance in sport. After developing core competencies relating to performance needs analysis and planning in sport, you will undertake a 7 week placement where you will get the opportunity to apply your learning to provide sports science support with a relevant group or individual.

The aim of the module is to develop knowledge and understanding of epidemiology and population-based health and disease. You will critically interpret population-based physical activity, exercise and health data from different population groups. The module will develop your core competencies in measurement, analysis and prescription. You will discuss practical implications for improving health through application of theoretical knowledge and vocational grounding to support non-exercising or inactive populations. The module will include placement experience where you will get the opportunity to apply your learning to provide advice and prescription for relevant groups or individuals.

This module will equip you with the knowledge, understanding, and skills necessary to support athletes from a sports medicine and nutrition perspective. You will explore contemporary issues related to injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and nutritional strategies to optimise performance and recovery. Practical skills will be developed to assess, monitor, and provide interventions that enhance athletic health and performance in diverse sporting environments.

This module focuses on developing your awareness and understanding of social sciences perspectives on sport, health and exercise. It aims to enable you to apply psychological and sociological theory/concepts to the study of a range of issues related to sport, health and exercise, including motivation, barriers, facilitators, risks, inequalities, policy and media.