BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Health Science

TRUR1246
Introduction to Sports Psychology

This is an introductory module that will introduce some of the core principles of psychology, as well as underlying theories, and popular research topics within the area of sport psychology.

TRUR1247
Motor Learning and Biomechanics

This is an introductory module that will introduce some of the core biomechanical principles in relation to human movement and sporting performance.

TRUR1248
Health Monitoring and Evaluation

This module will aim to equip learners with the necessary skills to evaluate and monitor health and wellbeing. Learners will explore various modes of testing and develop the skills required to interpret data in relation to health promotion and client engagement.

TRUR1250
Research Methods

This module introduces the concept of scientific method and how this is applied to sport science. It will develop an understanding of quantitative and qualitative techniques and will introduce basic statistical analysis, interpretation and presentation.

TRUR1275
Anatomy and Physiology

The aim of this module is to give students an understanding of the structure and function of those systems in the human body that are of direct relevance to sport and exercise.

TRUR1276
Nutrition

This module aims to enable the learner to demonstrate the ability to understand the main principles of nutritional theory as well as the abilities required to work with a client when assessing their nutritional needs.

TRUR2240
Teaching and Learning in Physical Education

This module gives learners the opportunity to understand and apply the knowledge, skills and concepts integral to teaching and learning. The module will enable students to understand the concept of learning and relate this to the delivery of a practical activity. The combination of practical and theory lessons will provide the necessary skills to conduct an effective session in accordance with general teaching practice.

TRUR2241
Exercise Prescription

This module aims to give students an understanding of the underlying principles of exercise prescription and training principles including an introduction to clients with specific training needs. Some consideration will be given to working anatomy and physiology related to exercise and training.

TRUR2242
Social Context of Health and Sport

In line with government recommendations addressing health risks and the awareness of the benefits of exercise, this module will look at society as a whole and question why some groups are at risk. The concept of epidemiology is introduced along with an understanding of the practices used.

TRUR2243
Project

This module will provide students with the opportunity to develop an investigation of their own related to the programme. The topic must first be agreed with the module leader, with due reference to ethical and practical considerations, and for those wishing to prepare themselves for progression, with the appropriate programme leader(s).

TRUR2278
Psychology of Sport and Health

This module will develop the learners understanding of psychological theory in relation to both sports performance and health promotion. The psychological benefits of physical activity will be explored in conjunction with psychology theories that explain and develop sporting performance.

TRUR2279
Physiology of Sports Performance

This module builds on the knowledge gained of anatomy and physiology during Stage 1 to explore the body’s responses to training and performance. A thorough understanding of scientific testing and training prescription will be developed to enable learners to link exercise physiological theory to practical delivery.

TRUR3080
Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise

The module aims to develop students’ critical awareness of contemporary issues associated with various aspects of sport and exercise. This module adopts a problem-based approach, requiring the student to consider innovative and creative solutions to contemporary problems from theoretical and pragmatic perspectives.

TRUR3081
Physical Activity and Public Health

This module aims provide students with an in depth understanding of public health in relation to physical activity within society. A range of intervention strategies will be examined through utilising appropriate methods and frameworks.

TRUR3088
Honours Dissertation

This dissertation aims to provide students with the opportunity to research and produce a synopsis within an area of their own choosing approved by staff and college ethics committee. The synopsis must then pass an ethical board before the student may complete their dissertation under academic supervision.

TRUR3082
Movement Analysis

This module is designed to allow students to develop their understanding biomechanical of principles in relation to a range of sporting applications. Students will utilise and critically evaluate a range of movement analysis tools, with an emphasis on quantitative and semi-qualitative kinematic analysis.

TRUR3086
Reflective Practice for Sport and Health

Students will gain self-awareness through understanding the effect of their actions on others. Students will gain a critical perspective of self, through developing the ability to adapt, analyse and respond, in varying work-related environments. Students will become ‘thinking’, progressive practitioners who will be given the opportunity to link relevant theoretical concepts of reflection into practice.

TRUR3109
Applied Psychology for Performance and Health

Students will research mental skills techniques and psychological factors which contribute to performance and health. Students will be able to critically evaluate an issue and determine which intervention strategy/s is required to aid performance and promote a healthy lifestyle.

TRUR3110
Athlete Development and Sport for All

This module will increase students’ understanding of the concept of how athletes are developed, through specific models of development, as well as intervention strategies for general sports participation, to promote a healthy lifestyle.

TRUR3111
Sports and Exercise Physiology

This module will allow integration and synthesis of physiological factors of performance and exercise in order to apply conceptual knowledge to enhance performance and health.

TRUR3112
Diet for Performance and Health

The module will use research and critical analysis of diet and how recent theoretical knowledge can enhance performance and health. Students will be able to practically apply techniques that have been recently developed to clients to explore how optimising diet can aid performance and health.