Carnegie School of Sport modules

Module overview: This module introduces students to the concept of outdoor adventure through participation in a range of practically based outdoor and adventurous activities. These experiences are underpinned by a critical theoretical framework related to the use of outdoor adventure exposure for generating holistic skill development, ecological awareness and therapeutic benefits. Experiential learning forms an important process and outcome for developing an understanding of the first-hand use of adventure for a multitude of purposes.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: The Adventure, Play and Risk module challenges students to reflect upon how the environment, and perceptions of risk within the environment, impacts upon engagement in activities. In particular the module will explore the positive benefits of risk to the participant experience and development. Students will get the opportunity to consider how sports coaching theories and concepts can support participants in achieving positive engagement experiences.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 10
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: To provide students with the ability to develop knowledge, critical analysis and discussion of the underlying physiological and mechanical principles of training and their applications to a range of Physical Education situations, including sport, health and exercise. The module further aims to help students identify and understand the categories and divisions within training theory and the general and specific background. It will also help students understand the demands of detailed schedule construction.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: This module builds on the content delivered in the L4 Sociology of PE module to further develop students’ knowledge of social theory and its application to the study of physical education, sport and physical activity. It will provide students with a detailed understanding of different theoretical approaches towards the concepts of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, disability and class, and develop their ability to apply these theories to critically analyse a range of PE, sport and physical activity contexts. The module will also complement material delivered in the L5 research methods module, by developing students’ ability to employ research methods such as content, discourse and semiotic analysis. In this sense the module further prepares students for both the L6 Final Year Project, and L6 Contemporary Issues in Physical Education and Youth Sport modules.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: Enterprise and the development of new SME’s is a vital engine of business and economic growth. It is also a growing aspiration amongst students to launch business start-ups. This module equips students to gain a greater understanding of the application of enterprise skills to increasing income and… for individuals and/or sport businesses.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module aims to introduce students to the concepts, policy and practice of community sport development. Leaning heavily on case studies of practice, the module will develop an appreciation and understanding of how sport can be delivered in an inclusive way to provide sport and physical activity opportunities for under-represented groups, and also be utilised as a tool to support the development of disadvantaged and deprived communities.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Course Team happy to counsel students on appropriate choices
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: The module will introduce students to the key concepts underpinning sports events and the operation of Sport and Leisure facilities. It will accomplish this by providing essential theoretical and contextual knowledge relating to the dynamic planning processes involved. Including the manager’s role, in the organisation and delivery of a successful event and facility management. Students will engage in experiential learning, working with external partners to deliver industry insight through undertaking a portfolio of varied experiences at sports events and at Sport and Leisure facilities.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Long Thin Period (LTP)

Module overview: As one of the careers in Sport Performance that is immediately accessible upon graduation from this programme, this module introduces students to the field of Strength and Conditioning. The learning experience is interdisciplinary and students are expected to understand the synergy between scientific disciplines, to develop training programmes that enhance physical performance. Students will analyse the needs of different events and sporting movements, as well as the physical needs at differing levels of performance (e.g., amateur, semi-professional and elite). Students assess and use a variety of measurement processes to determine performance levels. The learning experiences offered align to the professional UKSCA accreditation core competencies and as such practical coaching sessions (i.e. Weightlifting, Speed-Agility, Plyometrics and Endurance) form a regular method of delivery within this module.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module aims to give students the relevant underpinning knowledge and practical skills required to plan, deliver, manage and evaluate a safe, effective and progressive adapted physical activity programme for referred clients/patients with specific controlled conditions.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module builds on the core concepts of nutrition and biochemistry module studied at level 4. It will encourage students to contextualise knowledge and understanding to appreciate nutritional requirements across the life span whilst gaining insights into the challenges of the practical skills of assessment of dietary intake and nutritional status for health, sport and exercise.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: The module provides a holistic, contextualised and integrated approach to the management of people in sports organisations applied to real life scenarios. By its very nature the sport industry is service orientated and as a consequence staff intensive. Therefore, the effective management of staff plays a crucial role in the achievement of an organisation’s objectives and hence its overall productivity and success.
The module will cover selected aspects of human resource management processes, recognising the need to manage and work with people equitably from both a legal and moral perspective. Leadership styles and theories are applied to real life scenarios, as well as considering the impact of organisational structures and cultures; staff motivation, engagement and satisfaction; and group dynamics and performance. Students will study relevant content and develop particular skills which will be useful in the processes of human resource management in the sport workplace.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: This module aims to introduce students to strategic management theory and apply this to the management of sport development programmes. It also looks at the impact of policy on practice and how this can be managed effectively in order to achieve a range of sport development outcomes.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Course Team happy to counsel students on appropriate choices
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: The purpose of this module is to provide an in depth, critical examination of the complex, expansive and burgeoning sport communications field. It will explore the multifarious facets of marketing communication and issues of integration within the UK and International markets. It will provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to apply marketing communications principles in practice. Students enjoy the practical aspects of this module, which involve creating rich advertising media and image manipulation. This provides students with a skill set which can often be used in other modules.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Course Team happy to counsel students on appropriate choices
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: This module will build upon the core principles of nutrition and biochemistry learned at Level 4. Students will further knowledge and understanding of nutritional needs for the promotion of health and to support an active lifestyle, with the additional understanding of fundamental theories and principles of eating behaviour. Much of the emphasis of this module will be placed on the contextualisation and application of knowledge and development of skills in order to analyse an individual’s diet and make evidence- and theory-based nutritional recommendations that are communicated appropriately. 

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: The purpose of this module is to enable students to identify and evaluate research, assessment techniques and exercise practices in a range of specific situations, including; maximal, intermittent and prolonged exercise. The module will provide the relevant underpinning knowledge to allow identification and analysis of the limits of physiological function during sport and exercise.  It will also allow students to develop an understanding of exercise prescription for health and sports performance.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: Behaviour management is central to the work of coaches/PE teachers/community sport practitioners. This module aims to better prepare students to be able to recognise behaviour issues as well as plan for positively managing behaviour within their applied context. The module will introduce a range of common behaviour management issues and in doing so address what ‘good’ and ‘poor’ behaviour entails, whilst challenging black and white understanding of these concepts. As such, the module will aim to unpick why participants may engage in particular (mis)behaviour as well as introducing strategies for positive behaviour management. Through the use of a range of case study examples, students will have the opportunity to experience and reflect on a range of positive behaviour management strategies. This module builds on the Participant Centred Curriculum module as well as the Practical Coaching Pedagogy at Level 4, in particular the module will help students make connections between understanding the WHO and how this may inform their HOW.  Therefore, the modules helps prepare the students for their future practical placement opportunities.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 10
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module builds on The Sport & Exercise Scientist in Action module at level 4 and will provide an interactive learning experience with strong applied focus. It will encourage students to develop practical skills, contextualise knowledge and understanding to further develop their appreciation of the distinctions and overlaps between Sport and Exercise Science disciplines. This module will help students to gain a more detailed insight into the benefits and challenges of working in Sport and Exercise Nutrition.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module will build on the foundation learning of principles of behaviour formation/change in year one. Students will be introduced to the key, theoretical concepts and principles when designing, delivering and evaluating physical activity and public health interventions at the local, national and international level. The module acts to provide a generic foundation on which to establish (i) a critical evaluation and application of physical activity and public health interventions for priority groups, (ii) a critical interrogation and application of public health guidance and techniques to promote healthy behaviours at a population level, both at level 6.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Course Team happy to counsel students on appropriate choices
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: The module will develop your appreciation of how to manage projects effectively, which is a key requirement for many job roles in the sport sector. It will also seek to give you the opportunity to plan, deliver and evaluate a sport or recreational event, as well as engaging with the strategic use of events. In addition, it will provide your project team with the opportunity to contribute to sport and recreation agendas which are agreed with external partners. You will form a team of around three students and go through all the stages of professional project management as you develop your event and other aspects of the project. Your event will occur on either on campus or in the community in the Leeds area. You will also help out at the events run by two of the remaining event teams in your seminar group, diversifying your learning in this exciting vocational area. In other words, if you engage fully with the opportunities the module provides you will have fun, develop your employability and potentially make useful professional contacts for the future.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Course Team happy to counsel students on appropriate choices
• Module semester: Long Thin Period (LTP)

Module overview: Students will evaluate peer-reviewed research relating to psychological constructs, concepts, and theories applicable to sport and exercise settings.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: This module considers the psychosocial skills, characteristics and behavioural outcomes that influence youth development in sport performance environments. Using both mono-and multi-disciplinary perspectives, the module will facilitate student knowledge and understanding of conceptual and practical approaches to youth development in sport. 

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module builds on The Sport & Exercise Scientist in Action module at level 4 and will provide an interactive learning experience with strong applied focus. It will encourage students to contextualise knowledge and understanding to further develop their appreciation of the distinctions and overlaps between the four Sport and Exercise Science disciplines. This module will help students gain a more detailed and critical insight into the benefits and challenges of multidisciplinary working as a Sport and Exercise Scientist.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: Building upon the research foundations in the course, this module advances students research and analytical skills to be able to develop bespoke and creative research projects delivering business or academic insight at level 6. Students will gain the knowledge necessary to devise and conduct research that underpins and informs business decision making and strategies. This module will also introduce you to the three pathways that you can study for your Level 6 MIS, Dissertation, Consultancy Project and Business Plan. It will help you make a well-informed choice for your Level 6 MIS. You will also develop key research skills by undertaking a mini consultancy and research project as part of the assessment.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module will develop your research and study skills and prepare you for your Level 6 Final Year Project. As consumers of research, you will need to be able to understand and analyse appropriate research literature in order to inform and justify a research question/academic enquiry. You will develop your abilities to appropriately choose research designs to design appropriate enquiries. You will also engage with ethical aspects related to research.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Course Team happy to counsel students on appropriate choices
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module aims to develop students’ knowledge of the developmental and methodological considerations associated with physical activity and health. It will focus on developing understanding of the benefits of physical activity across the life-course in relation to growth and development, disease prevention and maintenance of quality of life.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: The purpose of this module is to enable students to identify and evaluate research and assessment techniques to understand physiological adaptations to exercise and training for sports performance including maximal, intermittent and prolonged exercise. The module will provide the relevant underpinning knowledge to allow identification and analysis of the responses and limits of physiological function during sport performance.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: The module seeks to develop students’ understanding of relevant social science concepts applied to issues in contemporary soccer. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their own attitudes, of those playing, those organising and those involved in the wider structures of football. A range of contemporary issues will be explored. Students will be encouraged to apply a critical approach to important contemporary issues within the sport.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Course Team happy to counsel students on appropriate choices
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: This module aims to broaden students knowledge of psychology by exploring the discipline of social psychology. It introduces key theories and concepts within social psychology and will equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills for professional practice in physical education and outdoor education. In particular, it will apply social psychology to physical education and outdoor education contexts to help inform teaching and teacher behaviour.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: In this module we will overview the Sport Broadcasting industry by focusing on eight different current issues. We will have a mix of lectures, guest talks, and practical online seminars, and engagement asynchronous activities. Synchronous seminars and asynchronous activities will contribute to your final grade, so attendance and engagement is key. In the practical seminars we will develop your video podcast, learn video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro), produce and edit your video podcast, and upload and share it privately on YouTube (step-by-step tutorials are available on MyBeckett/Sport Broadcasting/Assignments).

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: With such vast growth within the sport business industry, not just in financial terms, it has become a global economic phenomenon. Therefore, this module equips students with the applied knowledge of how economic principles apply to the sport industry. Students will analyse current contemporary issues such as the amount of money professional athletes earn, valuating professional athletes and impacts of mega events.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: Gain an understanding and demonstrate a critical evaluation of the crucial role environments play in influencing performance variables, drawing upon relevant theoretical models from sport science literature. It is intended that students completing the module will develop an understanding of the interactive relationships that exist between core sport science disciplines (Physiology, Psychology, Nutrition and Biomechanics) within dynamic environments during performance in training and competition settings.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: The module aims to teach students how to apply scientific analysis to a variety of different Physical Education needs including health needs analysis and sports performances. They will be introduced to a range of different scientific discipline analysis tools in order to analyse a selection of different sports or health needs. Students will then use this analysis to identify potential interventions to improve performance or health.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: This module will build upon the research and study skills acquired by students through Levels 4 and 5, and allow them the opportunity to apply these skills in preparation for full engagement and completion of the Final Year Project. By the end of the module, students will be able to search for and apply relevant literature and/or theory; choose research designs to address research enquiries; analyse and interpret empirical data (qualitative and quantitative); and present research findings relevant to Sport Performance contexts. This will be achieved through students participating in practical sessions that apply theory into practice.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: The importance of the Sports Physiologist in maximising potential in athletic performance is now without doubt. This module explores the role that the Sports Physiologist plays in understanding demands of athletic events, evaluating and monitoring athletic performance and interpreting performance data. The module further develops laboratory and field-based skills required to monitor performance and prescription of scientifically justified sports training programmes.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: The global Sponsorship industry has seen rapid growth in the past decade with sport having the lion share of the deals. Many global brands are using sport sponsorship as a sophisticated marketing communications strategy to deliver on a range of organisation, marketing and brand related objectives to achieve a return on their investment (ROI). The module will provide students with a critical insight into the growth and development of sport sponsorship in a global and local context. Students will acquire knowledge into the sponsorship management processes from a rights owner and sponsors perspective in order to understand the relationship and relevance to strategic decision-making.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of strategic management within the sport business Industry. It will focus on a variety of a) environmental analysis, to provide an understanding of Micro, Meso, Macro and Institutional aspects of business operation, and b) management models, which aid businesses in developing a greater appreciation of their operations and strategic direction. It seeks to create an underpinning of how the different environments influence businesses operation at each level along with an appreciation of how the different levels interact. This will naturally lead onto students developing an understanding about the power of measuring, monitoring and evaluating the business performance to ensure long-term success. From a genuine strategic position, students will learn about scenario planning and the importance of change. This module provides a connection to ‘real-world’ strategies, which are used as an assessment tool to influence business operations. Finally, this module will include the opportunity for personal reflection on the implications for their own involvement in sport business at personal, voluntary, professional and organisational levels.

• Level: 5
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: This module allows students to apply learned theory and principles of applied psychology including the identification of a range of valid solutions to complex problems in the area of physical education, outdoor education and health and reflect on the appropriateness of theory, practice and outcomes. Through directed learning, autonomous work and collaborative learning, students will critically evaluate the use of psychology for the holistic development of a variety of client groups. This innovative module investigates a range of contemporary issues and approaches to bio-psychosocial solutions, health awareness and performance practices

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: The module will facilitate the development of students’ critical understanding of sport psychology practice by exploring how psychological and ethical principles inform interventions for individual performers and sports teams.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: The module allows the students to direct their learning towards a clinical health perspective, drawing together their learning from the science and intervention strands. Students will critically explore and understand a variety of contemporary health issues (HIV, Aids, Cancer, Eating Disorders, Schizophrenia, Dementia, Osteoporosis and Neurological Diseases) and review the prevalent medical and physical treatments prescribed for these Conditions. The role of exercise and diet will be critically evaluated to ascertain whether they can be used as an adjacent treatment in the regulation and or rehabilitation phase of a variety of contemporary health issues. Exercise and dietary prescriptions for the contemporary health issues covered will be reviewed and conclusions made as to potential dangers and barriers of prescribing exercise across different stages of the diseases discussed. Finally, students will select a contemporary health issue covered within the module and write a journal article review critiquing whether exercise can or should be used as an adjacent treatment method. A supplementary portfolio of evidence from a further three contemporary health issues covered across this module will be presented by the student.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module aims to equip students with a strong theoretical and applied understanding of the impact of performance coaching environments on sport participants. This module seeks to explore how coaching practices and environments may be interpreted by sports performers. This module also aims to challenge students to develop strategies to support the fostering of positive performance environments. Whilst the main focus of the core modules in this area is to understand the needs of the performers there is also a distinct need to understand the effects of coach practice and behaviour on sports performers in a range performance environments.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: Sport marketing exists within an increasingly global, diverse and interconnected environment. Reviewing these changing local and global contexts will help the student in the effective management, measurement and evaluation of digital media communication/marketing strategies. On successful completion of the module, the student will be able to apply academic theory to creating and planning a digital marketing campaign that is based on the transmedia storytelling approach. The digital marketing campaign will focus on media selection and planning, content creation, justification of appropriate analytics and metrics in monitoring the campaign on the distinct channels; and investigate how audiences’ demographic and other cultural factors relates to such international digital campaign.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module is designed to introduce students to globalisation issues relevant within the area of sport business management. It will focus on the social, political and economic aspects of sport around the globe. It will discuss current sporting issues in different contexts and use case studies to bring the applied world of sport into the classroom. The module concentrates on the global nature of the industry and the impact of the changing world on sport and sport managers. The module draws together a lot of the theories and issues that you have addressed throughout your course and examines them from a holistic, global perspective. It is hoped that you will draw on your previous knowledge and apply this within an international context. We have integrated some new topics this year that we think you will enjoy as well as keeping the module up to date with some of the contemporary issues within the industry. The assessment remains the same as last year but we have altered the essay titles to provide you with a more holistic set of choices to research and write about.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: This module will draw together the three subject strands within the degree, science, intervention and application. Students will develop their understanding and critical evaluation of local, national and international physical activity and health policy, guidance and scientific research. The students will then critically apply their learning in the design, implementation and evaluation of an intervention to promote physical activity to a specific target population within young people.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: This module allows small groups of students to independently plan and implement a independent outdoor journey of at least two nights and three days commensurate with group skills, experience and ability in an outdoor setting. Philosophical elements of journey development will be explored. Students will gain the necessary theoretical and practical skills to allow a journey of at least two nights and three days to be undertaken. The journey will be self-reliant providing the opportunity for holistic engagement with the outdoors enhancing key transferable skills of leadership, group work and communication.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module aims to develop students understanding and awareness of the role of physical activity for at risk populations. In so doing, students will experience physical activity and how it might support various at risk populations and develop their critical understanding of how to design, implement and evaluate interventions. 

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: Using real-world contexts this module will allow students to apply knowledge and skills to critically examine conditions and situations that impose nutritional challenges to the maintenance of health as well as the prevention and treatment of disease. Students will be encouraged to reflect upon and develop a critical appreciation of data and literature in exploring the mechanisms through which dietary manipulation and nutritional supplementation may influence health and disease.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: It was estimated from 2014 data that 1.9 billion adults globally are overweight or obese. Domestically, 61% of males and 68% of female in England being above a healthy weight. The World Health Organisation cites overweight and obesity as the 5th leading risk factor for mortality worldwide, with obesity reported to be the second largest contributor to mortality in the UK. With such health implications allied with a considerable financial burden on health services, effective obesity- and weight-management strategies are essential. This module will provide students with an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of obesity. Students will apply their knowledge to design an appropriate lifestyle programme for an individual to manage their weight, and to critique contemporary approaches to obesity management.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: The aim of this module is to examine the interdisciplinary nature of sport and exercise science within the context of extreme environments. The module team will use a variety of delivery methods (e.g., lectures, seminars, lab-based practical classes) to demonstrate the need for practitioners to consider the links between the core sport and exercise science disciplines (i.e., biomechanics, nutrition, physiology, psychology) in order to ensure that health and performance are maintained in extreme environments (e.g., extreme temperatures, altitude).  It is intended that students who complete the module will develop an understanding of the interactive relationships that exist between core sport and exercise science disciplines.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module will allow students to critically apply knowledge and skills to examine conditions and situations that impose nutritional challenges to the maintenance of nutritional status. The interaction of dietary manipulation and nutritional supplementation on sports performance will also be considered. Using real-world contexts students will be encouraged to reflect upon and develop a critical appreciation of data and literature in exploring the mechanisms through which dietary manipulation and nutritional supplementation may influence sports performance.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: This module builds on The Sport & Exercise Scientist in Action module at level 4 and the Practical Skills in Sport and Exercise Nutrition at level 5 and will provide an interactive learning experience with strong applied focus. It will encourage students to develop their professional practice in Sport and Exercise Nutrition in elite and recreational contexts. This module will help students further develop their reflective practice.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module will build on the knowledge of psychology acquired at Level 5. The content will be more advanced, and will be divided into two main sections: physical activity behaviour change and psychological consequences of physical activity. These two sections will be bridged by a discussion of affect and pleasure.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: The module is one of a number of modules with a sports performance theme within the BSc (Honours) Sport and Exercise Science undergraduate program. The module allows the students to direct their learning towards the field of Strength and Conditioning. The learning experience is interdisciplinary and students are expected to understand the synergy between Biomechanics, Nutrition, Physiology and Psychology, in order to develop training programmes that enhance physical performance. Students will analyse the needs of different events and sporting movements, as well as the needs of different populations. Students assess and use a variety of measurement processes in order to determine performance levels. The learning experiences offered align to the professional UKSCA accreditation core competencies and as such practical coaching sessions (i.e. Powerlifting, Weightlifting, Speed-Agility, Plyometrics and Endurance) form a regular method of delivery within this module.   

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module is underpinned by a sociological understanding of sports coaching. The overall aim is to encourage students to recognise and interpret how the socio-cultural context can shape the coaching process. This knowledge is intended to equip Level 6 students who will be moving into professional roles, with practical strategies for promoting organisational change. Key concepts including sociological imagination, agency and structure, social norms, power relations, and identity will be introduced. Links will be made to other Level 6 modules to encourage students to consider socio-cultural issues in their specific coaching context. On completion of this module, students should be able to critically reflect on their own values and those of their context, and identify strategies for addressing inequalities in sports coaching.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: This module aims to build on students’ previous knowledge of sport and community practice. It will extend students awareness of the concepts, theory, policy and practice of community development. It will utilise hegemonic theory to illuminate the power and processes inherent in the practice of community development. Students will be encouraged to critically apply theory to practice and evaluate radical approaches to best practice.   

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Course Team happy to counsel students on appropriate choices
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: The aim of the module is to enable students to develop a sound knowledge and understanding of contemporary sport branding issues and practices. We will examine the importance of branding, and the need to develop and build brand equity in sport organisations. We will explore the range of alternative branding strategies available to the sport’s marketer, and the different approaches to measuring brand effectiveness. You will receive informative feedback during seminars on the practical activities which will be beneficial to your final assessment, so attendance and engagement is key.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: This module equips students to make evidence-based decisions, tackle complex business problems, and present the evidence in a digestible, creative and professional way to multiple audiences. This unique module introduces students to the cutting-edge analysis of data, using what is becoming an industry-standard software, R. We explore data to provide insight to inform decision making, while also understanding the need for transparent and reproducible analysis.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module is the final core module that Sport Development students will study and therefore aims to incorporate all core themes of the degree such as management, leadership and community development. Students will be required to develop a professional bid document for an authentic (albeit modified) funding stream, and ‘pitch’ their proposals to a panel of industry ‘dragons’. The module has been developed in partnership with professionals from Comic Relief to ensure it is industry relevant.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Course Team happy to counsel students on appropriate choices
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: The Sport Event Management module will introduce students to the key concepts underpinning sports and leisure events. It will accomplish this by providing essential theoretical and contextual knowledge relating to the dynamic planning processes involved and the manager’s role in the organisation and delivery of a successful event. It will also enhance employability through students planning and delivering an event, putting theory into practice. The students, working in groups must propose an event, justifying the creation and marketing through their first assignment. Marks will also be obtained from the successful delivery of the event before a final event reflection and evaluation. The module team will be available throughout the academic year to help with workshops being spread throughout both semesters.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Long Thin Period (LTP)

Module overview: This module casts a critical eye on some very contemporary issues in sport governance across a variety of sport business contexts. It will take a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on policy, law, sociology and relevant research, beginning with theories and models of governance. It will explore the nature and challenges of engagement with different kinds of Boards and stakeholders. Policies and Guidance on good governance in public sport and corporate business sectors and regulatory oversight of governance in sport business contexts provide a springboard to critically examine appropriate cases or examples of good governance and failures in governance. There are opportunities to critically examine such areas as corruption in sport, whistleblowing, international anti doping governance. Furthermore, this module aims to encourage students to critical reflect on key issues such as equality, diversity, cultural and ethical issues linked to individual and corporate conduct, as well as learning from other sectors such as banking, NHS, and other industrial contexts.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: In this module students will develop an awareness of the concepts, theory, policy and practice associated with Sport for Peace and Development (SPD). Students will draw upon theory (for example, hegemonic theory, post-colonial, change and action, leadership, project and programme management) to illuminate the power and processes inherent in the practices of SPD. Students will critique the contribution of sport towards peace-building efforts at the grassroots and nation state level. Using UK examples and international case studies students will be encouraged to critically apply theory to practice and evaluate radical approaches to best practice. 

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Course Team happy to counsel students on appropriate choices
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module consolidates and develops students’ prior learning in the field of strategic management. An emphasis is placed upon flexible strategic thinking, with traditional approaches in sport development critiqued for their often mechanistic and unimaginative nature. You will be placed in the role of consultants, and will be performing your assessment on behalf of our colleagues at Yorkshire Sport Foundation (YSF). Responding to a brief from YSF you are required to deliver a critical piece of work which generates recommendations for strategic direction. To aid this process, literature from generic strategic management contexts is adapted and applied to contemporary sport development settings. There are two phases to the assessment. The first component is undertaken in threes and will take the form of a PESTLE analysis to inform YSF’s strategic thinking.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: Course Team happy to counsel students on appropriate choices
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: This module recognises the significance of situation analysis and introduces techniques for assessing external and internal environments to enable effective decision making. It outlines the importance of all stages within the marketing planning process, from audit, through strategic decision making, to implementation of plans; and how managing resources, employing monitoring and measurement techniques enable the achievement of strategic marketing objectives. The delivery of the module will include a one hour lecture and 1.5 hour seminar with additional tasks to complete. The module will cover the basics of strategic marketing planning, by looking at distinct models (ie Barney's resource-based view; Porter's five competitors forces; branding; relationship marketing and brand communities) that seek to provide a holistic view of the industry in which sport/leisure organisations operate. We will review the models that encompass the basics of a situational analysis (RBV, SWOT, Contingency, Brand Equity, Brand Report Card, 5 Forces, Competitors Analysis, Competitive Positions, Relationship Marketing, Brand Communities) that is the starting point of any marketing plan. We will discuss the initial strategic options on a marketing plan by focusing on market segmentation, targeting, and positioning of a product/service. We will discuss the third element of the strategic options by focusing on how to formulate price, product, place and promotion strategies in order to achieve competitive advantage. We will also discuss the 4th element of the marketing plan by focusing on financial, forecasting, budgeting, and how to formulate metrics and then evaluate the outcome of the proposed plan. We will finish the module by discussing any legal aspects that are inherent to a marketing plan.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 1

Module overview: As one of the careers in Sport Performance that is immediately accessible upon graduation from this programme, this module advances the Strength and Conditioning content delivered at level 5. The learning experience is interdisciplinary and students are expected to understand the synergy between scientific disciplines, to develop evidence-based training programmes that enhance physical performance. Students will critically analyse the needs of different events and sporting movements, as well as the needs of special populations. Students assess and use a variety of measurement processes to evaluate exercise prescription and the regulation of the training process. The learning experiences offered align to the professional UKSCA accreditation core competencies and as such practical coaching sessions (i.e. Weightlifting, Speed-Agility, Plyometrics and Endurance) and advanced exercise prescription using the most current theory to practice.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: This module aims to consolidate the students understanding regarding the role of the performance analyst. Building on skills developed within the Level 5 Biomechanics and Performance Analysis module, students will critically appraise commonly adopted performance analysis methods. Furthermore, students will design and justify indicators of performance within the context of different sporting performers. The students will capture, analyse and feedback data from an athlete or sports team to inform decision making frameworks within an interdisciplinary team.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2

Module overview: Students will be exposed to and learn from real-life contexts and case studies to understand and develop the essential knowledge, skills, and attributes required to fulfil the professional role of Performance Lifestyle Advisor.

• Level: 6
• Module credit points: 20
• Pre-requisites: None
• Module semester: Semester 2