BSc (Hons)

Science of Sport Performance

Teaching & Learning

 

What you'll learn

Discover the key concepts in biomechanics, anatomy and physiology that will serve as a solid base for further studies and practice within sports performance. You'll explore important mechanical and physiological principles as they apply to the human motion in sport, as well as functional anatomy.
This module will cover four fundamental areas in sport and exercise physiology; cardiovascular, respiratory, skeletal muscle and energy metabolism. It will teach you about the functionality of each of these topics. You'll build your understanding of how human performance can be tested and how exercise training theory is applied to improve exercise capacity. You'll also develop laboratory and practical skills in data collection and analysis.
Develop a range of personal, professional, and research-related skills that will be useful in every module studied throughout your degree.
This module will introduce you to the broad physical, motor control, skill acquisition, psychosocial and behavioural elements of young athlete development.
This module will introduce you to the origins and foundations of sport and exercise psychology. You'll examine a range of psychological perspectives and domains that have informed the development of this fundamental sport and exercise science discipline.
Develop an understanding of food as energy. You'll study the importance of adequate nutrition in maintaining body functions during rest and activity.
Discover the key concepts in biomechanics, anatomy and physiology that will serve as a solid base for further studies and practice within sports performance. You'll explore important mechanical and physiological principles as they apply to the human motion in sport, as well as functional anatomy.
This module will cover four fundamental areas in sport and exercise physiology; cardiovascular, respiratory, skeletal muscle and energy metabolism. It will teach you about the functionality of each of these topics. You'll build your understanding of how human performance can be tested and how exercise training theory is applied to improve exercise capacity. You'll also develop laboratory and practical skills in data collection and analysis.
Develop a range of personal, professional, and research-related skills that will be useful in every module studied throughout your degree.
This module will introduce you to the broad physical, motor control, skill acquisition, psychosocial and behavioural elements of young athlete development.
This module will introduce you to the origins and foundations of sport and exercise psychology. You'll examine a range of psychological perspectives and domains that have informed the development of this fundamental sport and exercise science discipline.
Develop an understanding of food as energy. You'll study the importance of adequate nutrition in maintaining body functions during rest and activity.

What you'll learn

Enhance your understanding of biomechanical theory through the application of principles to sport performance. You'll appreciate the influence of key mechanical determinants of human movement whilst identifying methods of optimising performance.
Learn to explain and understand physiological and metabolic responses to maximal, intermittent and prolonged exercise. You'll identify and analyse the adaptations of physiological function during both aerobic and anaerobic sport performance.
This module will enhance your knowledge and skills, support the development of your professional profile, and create solid foundations for you to work towards achieving your career aspirations. It will enable you to enhance your employability through the development of context-specific and transferable skills. You’ll be supported to audit, select, engage in, and complete work-based learning activities to help boost your career prospects.
Build on your research and study skills acquired in year one. You'll become a consumer of research which will help prepare you for other second-year modules and your Final Year Project. By the end of the module, you'll be able to search for and apply relevant literature and theory, choose research designs to address research enquiries, analyse and interpret empirical data, and present research findings. You'll achieve this by participating in practical sessions that apply theory to practice.
Study how key lifestyle factors influence athletes' health, performance and career development, and support the work of performance lifestyle practitioners. You'll learn about the importance of multi and inter-disciplinary support and the principles behind the design and delivery of education workshops relevant to performance athletes.
Explore the core training, testing and coaching practices utilised within the field of strength and conditioning. You'll develop training programmes that enhance physical performance. And you'll 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).
Enhance your understanding of biomechanical theory through the application of principles to sport performance. You'll appreciate the influence of key mechanical determinants of human movement whilst identifying methods of optimising performance.
Learn to explain and understand physiological and metabolic responses to maximal, intermittent and prolonged exercise. You'll identify and analyse the adaptations of physiological function during both aerobic and anaerobic sport performance.
This module will enhance your knowledge and skills, support the development of your professional profile, and create solid foundations for you to work towards achieving your career aspirations. It will enable you to enhance your employability through the development of context-specific and transferable skills. You’ll be supported to audit, select, engage in, and complete work-based learning activities to help boost your career prospects.
Build on your research and study skills acquired in year one. You'll become a consumer of research which will help prepare you for other second-year modules and your Final Year Project. By the end of the module, you'll be able to search for and apply relevant literature and theory, choose research designs to address research enquiries, analyse and interpret empirical data, and present research findings. You'll achieve this by participating in practical sessions that apply theory to practice.
Study how key lifestyle factors influence athletes' health, performance and career development, and support the work of performance lifestyle practitioners. You'll learn about the importance of multi and inter-disciplinary support and the principles behind the design and delivery of education workshops relevant to performance athletes.
Explore the core training, testing and coaching practices utilised within the field of strength and conditioning. You'll develop training programmes that enhance physical performance. And you'll 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).

What you'll learn

Undertake an extended and largely independent piece of work that demonstrates research skills, critical thinking, and an awareness of ethical methodological approaches to study.
Demonstrate critical evaluation of the crucial role environments play in influencing performance variables as you draw upon relevant theoretical models from sport science literature. You'll begin to understand the interactive relationships between core sport science disciplines across dynamic environments within training and competition settings. These disciplines will include physiology, biomechanics, nutrition and psychology.
Build on your research and study skills acquired in years one and two. You'll then apply these skills to support the completion of your Final Year Project. By the end of the module, you'll be able to search for and apply relevant literature and 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. You'll achieve this by participating in practical sessions that apply theory into practice.
Undertake an extended and largely independent piece of work that demonstrates research skills, critical thinking, and an awareness of ethical methodological approaches to study.
Demonstrate critical evaluation of the crucial role environments play in influencing performance variables as you draw upon relevant theoretical models from sport science literature. You'll begin to understand the interactive relationships between core sport science disciplines across dynamic environments within training and competition settings. These disciplines will include physiology, biomechanics, nutrition and psychology.
Build on your research and study skills acquired in years one and two. You'll then apply these skills to support the completion of your Final Year Project. By the end of the module, you'll be able to search for and apply relevant literature and 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. You'll achieve this by participating in practical sessions that apply theory into practice.

Option modules may include

Develop a critical understanding of the differing demands of athletic events and learn how this knowledge influences the approach to performance evaluation and monitoring.
Explore how psychological and ethical principles inform interventions for individual performers and sports teams.
Explore the latest biomechanical developments in sports technology. You'll study the technology that underpins devices for analysing sports performance and develop evaluation skills in the reliability of these systems. Your skills and knowledge will be used to examine contemporary issues in sports performance. In addition, you'll evaluate the utility of different technological systems in different real-world environments.
This module will challenge you to consider the impact of the environment on the performer, within talent development settings. You'll identify ways to promote enhancements in high-quality talent development environments.
Develop evidence-based training programmes that enhance physical performance. You'll critically analyse the needs of different events and sporting movements, as well as the needs of special populations. In addition, you'll assess and use a variety of measurement processes to evaluate exercise prescription and the regulation of the training process.
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.
Explore the design, justification and application of contemporary performance analysis practice.
Undertake a paid placement in a related industry for an academic year between years two and three. This will allow you to take responsibility for your own development and learning and reflect on your progress. The placement experience aims to enhance your employability and future career prospects. You'll have the opportunity to develop business contacts and professional networks as well as build key employability and professional skills.
Develop a critical understanding of the differing demands of athletic events and learn how this knowledge influences the approach to performance evaluation and monitoring.
Explore how psychological and ethical principles inform interventions for individual performers and sports teams.
Explore the latest biomechanical developments in sports technology. You'll study the technology that underpins devices for analysing sports performance and develop evaluation skills in the reliability of these systems. Your skills and knowledge will be used to examine contemporary issues in sports performance. In addition, you'll evaluate the utility of different technological systems in different real-world environments.
This module will challenge you to consider the impact of the environment on the performer, within talent development settings. You'll identify ways to promote enhancements in high-quality talent development environments.
Develop evidence-based training programmes that enhance physical performance. You'll critically analyse the needs of different events and sporting movements, as well as the needs of special populations. In addition, you'll assess and use a variety of measurement processes to evaluate exercise prescription and the regulation of the training process.
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.
Explore the design, justification and application of contemporary performance analysis practice.
Undertake a paid placement in a related industry for an academic year between years two and three. This will allow you to take responsibility for your own development and learning and reflect on your progress. The placement experience aims to enhance your employability and future career prospects. You'll have the opportunity to develop business contacts and professional networks as well as build key employability and professional skills.

This course offers the opportunity to take a ‘sandwich’ year – a year of paid employment in industry which will build your skills and experience. This is usually taken between the second and third year of your degree, typically making your course four years in total.

Students who choose the sandwich route find it helps with both their studies and getting a job after graduation. It can build your confidence, contacts, and of course your CV. Leeds Beckett advertise lots of placement opportunities and provide support in helping you find the right placement for you.