BSc (Hons)

Applied Sport Studies - in Rugby League

Teaching & Learning

What you'll learn

This module will introduce key concepts in biomechanics, anatomy and physiology that will serve as a 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. You'll also study the structure and function of the body, which will support and enhance your understanding of human motion in sport.
Build an understanding of the key priorities, principles, and issues related to physical activity provision in the community. This module will provide a theoretical introduction to community-based sport and recreation. You'll conduct community-based learning to further explore inclusive practice.
This module will introduce you to the key threshold concepts of sports management. It will cover the role and nature of public, commercial and voluntary sectors in the provision of sport and physical activity. You'll understand the concepts and principles that underpin sport management. By the end of the module, you'll demonstrate the ability to apply basic concepts and principles to enhance the management of sport.
Study the key theories of learning and teaching you'll need to plan and deliver coaching activities and achieve specific learning objectives. You'll consider how coaching, performed by the coach, and learning, performed by the learner, are connected. Subsequently you'll reflect upon how these concepts interact with your own personal values.
This module will support your early engagement in and development of self-regulatory, study, research and employability skills.
This module will introduce you to the range of career options within sport. You'll receive career guidance and support, which will help you to decide on a specific career focus. You'll also cover employability skills such as job searching, writing applications and interview skills. In addition, you'll be encouraged to spend time in a sports work environment where you'll identify the skills required within sport, performance and management settings.
This module will introduce key concepts in biomechanics, anatomy and physiology that will serve as a 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. You'll also study the structure and function of the body, which will support and enhance your understanding of human motion in sport.
Build an understanding of the key priorities, principles, and issues related to physical activity provision in the community. This module will provide a theoretical introduction to community-based sport and recreation. You'll conduct community-based learning to further explore inclusive practice.
This module will introduce you to the key threshold concepts of sports management. It will cover the role and nature of public, commercial and voluntary sectors in the provision of sport and physical activity. You'll understand the concepts and principles that underpin sport management. By the end of the module, you'll demonstrate the ability to apply basic concepts and principles to enhance the management of sport.
Study the key theories of learning and teaching you'll need to plan and deliver coaching activities and achieve specific learning objectives. You'll consider how coaching, performed by the coach, and learning, performed by the learner, are connected. Subsequently you'll reflect upon how these concepts interact with your own personal values.
This module will support your early engagement in and development of self-regulatory, study, research and employability skills.
This module will introduce you to the range of career options within sport. You'll receive career guidance and support, which will help you to decide on a specific career focus. You'll also cover employability skills such as job searching, writing applications and interview skills. In addition, you'll be encouraged to spend time in a sports work environment where you'll identify the skills required within sport, performance and management settings.

What you'll learn

Practise creating training schedules to instigate physiological, anatomical or mechanical change. These changes will be for either health or performance gains.
Enhance your understanding of the technical, tactical, physical, psychological and social demands of different sport types. You'll plan and deliver multiple coaching sessions to participants at different ages and stages of development. Primarily, you'll make connections between the 'who' and 'what' of the coach decision-making model. This will then inform your 'plan' and 'do' actions.
This module will introduce you to the fundamentals of strategic management within the sport industry. You'll examine environmental analysis and gain an understanding of micro, meso, macro and institutional aspects of business operation, and management models. Using these models will enable the organisation to develop a greater appreciation of their operations and strategic direction.
You could choose to enhance your understanding of sport types by designing a conceptual model linked to technical, tactical, physical, psychological and social demands. You'll plan and deliver coaching sessions, within a medium-term plan, for different sport types. Alternatively, you'll develop a multi-skill programme that is aligned to the age and development of your participants. You'll then collect evidence of the development of your participants using appropriate data collection tools and methods.
Build on the research and study skills you gained in year one to prepare for your Final Year Project in your chosen topic. You'll learn to search for and apply relevant literature and/or theory, choose research designs to address research enquiries, analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative empirical data, and present research findings in your specific field.
Increase your awareness of the industry profile and employment landscape in sport, performance and management. You'll have opportunities to enhance your employability by developing transferable and specific skills as well as broadening your network of contacts. You'll audit and reflect upon the employability skills, expectations and requirements that will support your development as a sport-specific professional graduate.
Practise creating training schedules to instigate physiological, anatomical or mechanical change. These changes will be for either health or performance gains.
Enhance your understanding of the technical, tactical, physical, psychological and social demands of different sport types. You'll plan and deliver multiple coaching sessions to participants at different ages and stages of development. Primarily, you'll make connections between the 'who' and 'what' of the coach decision-making model. This will then inform your 'plan' and 'do' actions.
This module will introduce you to the fundamentals of strategic management within the sport industry. You'll examine environmental analysis and gain an understanding of micro, meso, macro and institutional aspects of business operation, and management models. Using these models will enable the organisation to develop a greater appreciation of their operations and strategic direction.
You could choose to enhance your understanding of sport types by designing a conceptual model linked to technical, tactical, physical, psychological and social demands. You'll plan and deliver coaching sessions, within a medium-term plan, for different sport types. Alternatively, you'll develop a multi-skill programme that is aligned to the age and development of your participants. You'll then collect evidence of the development of your participants using appropriate data collection tools and methods.
Build on the research and study skills you gained in year one to prepare for your Final Year Project in your chosen topic. You'll learn to search for and apply relevant literature and/or theory, choose research designs to address research enquiries, analyse and interpret qualitative and quantitative empirical data, and present research findings in your specific field.
Increase your awareness of the industry profile and employment landscape in sport, performance and management. You'll have opportunities to enhance your employability by developing transferable and specific skills as well as broadening your network of contacts. You'll audit and reflect upon the employability skills, expectations and requirements that will support your development as a sport-specific professional graduate.

What you'll learn

Undertake an extended and largely independent piece of work that demonstrates your research skills, critical thinking, and an awareness of ethical methodological approaches to study.
Undertake an extended and largely independent piece of work that demonstrates your research skills, critical thinking, and an awareness of ethical methodological approaches to study.

Option modules may include

Apply scientific analysis to a variety of different sports performances. You'll be introduced to a range of scientific discipline analysis tools to analyse different sports or individual athlete needs. You'll then use this analysis to identify potential interventions to improve performance.
Gain an understanding of sport for development theory and practice. You'll study the practicalities of using sport as a development tool in the alleviation of social issues in diverse UK and international settings.
Develop knowledge and skills essential for the management of sport projects. You'll undertake an authentic event management experience, where you'll use project management principles and practice.
Develop a strong applied understanding of all facets of the coach decision-making model, especially the connections between the three main knowledge domains – who, what and how. You'll create long-term developmental plans or curricula that are well-informed and delivered with a high degree of fidelity. You'll develop the knowledge and expertise you’ll need for a head coaching role.
Gain an understanding of Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) as it relates to Physical Education (PE). During this module, you'll have the opportunity to experience a teaching environment where you could assist with the delivery of SEND in PE. You'll critically analyse issues related to pupils with differing abilities and needs in special and mainstream schools. Furthermore, you'll recognise the potential for all pupils to achieve success at their own levels across the practical areas of PE. You'll also gain a deeper understanding of working towards inclusion within PE.
Examine and demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of sport and exercise science within the context of extreme environments.
Gain an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of obesity. You'll apply your knowledge by designing an appropriate lifestyle programme for an individual to manage their weight. You'll also critique contemporary approaches to obesity management.
Learn to plan, organise, market, deliver and critically evaluate a sport or leisure event. You'll have the opportunity to engage and work with external partners in delivering events. You'll then be able to critically reflect on this work.
Apply scientific analysis to a variety of different sports performances. You'll be introduced to a range of scientific discipline analysis tools to analyse different sports or individual athlete needs. You'll then use this analysis to identify potential interventions to improve performance.
Gain an understanding of sport for development theory and practice. You'll study the practicalities of using sport as a development tool in the alleviation of social issues in diverse UK and international settings.
Develop knowledge and skills essential for the management of sport projects. You'll undertake an authentic event management experience, where you'll use project management principles and practice.
Develop a strong applied understanding of all facets of the coach decision-making model, especially the connections between the three main knowledge domains – who, what and how. You'll create long-term developmental plans or curricula that are well-informed and delivered with a high degree of fidelity. You'll develop the knowledge and expertise you’ll need for a head coaching role.
Gain an understanding of Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) as it relates to Physical Education (PE). During this module, you'll have the opportunity to experience a teaching environment where you could assist with the delivery of SEND in PE. You'll critically analyse issues related to pupils with differing abilities and needs in special and mainstream schools. Furthermore, you'll recognise the potential for all pupils to achieve success at their own levels across the practical areas of PE. You'll also gain a deeper understanding of working towards inclusion within PE.
Examine and demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of sport and exercise science within the context of extreme environments.
Gain an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of obesity. You'll apply your knowledge by designing an appropriate lifestyle programme for an individual to manage their weight. You'll also critique contemporary approaches to obesity management.
Learn to plan, organise, market, deliver and critically evaluate a sport or leisure event. You'll have the opportunity to engage and work with external partners in delivering events. You'll then be able to critically reflect on this work.