Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues) BSc (Hons)

Compulsory

• SP1615 - Introduction to Biomechanics

  This module will enable students to gain elementary scientific foundations of knowledge in the biomechanical principles, underpinning human movement. Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of the measurement tools used to obtain key measures of human movement and forces; and to develop their appreciation of their utility and limitations. It will also support students to apply fundamental biomechanical principles to understanding movements in sport, health and exercise scenarios.

• SP1611 - Academic and Personal Development

  This module supports students’ effective transition from prior learning and work-based contexts into the higher education environment and the Brunel learning community. You'll reflect on and develop your study skills and learn the fundamentals of effective academic practices.

• SP1613 - Introduction to Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing

  This module introduces students to selected theoretical, conceptual and methodological approaches to promoting, delivering and measuring physical activity for health and wellbeing. You will also develop your problem-solving skills as you consider approaches for improving health and wellbeing through physical activity.

• SP1616 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

  This module will provide students with a foundational knowledge of human anatomy and physiology in relation to sport, health and exercise contexts. It will raise students’ awareness of key theories, principles and processes as they apply to sport, health and exercise-related activities. Students will also gain an appreciation of how learned theories, principles and concepts may be applied in an interdisciplinary manner.

• Pedagogy and Policy in Sport and Physical Education
  Students will be introduced to a range of issues relating to Physical Education teaching and coaching practice, including: the history and aims, pedagogical concepts, principles of inclusion and the relationship between policy, curriculum and practice. The module also introduces the theoretical concept of physical literacy through a range of practical contexts and explores how it underpins lifelong participation in physical activity.
• SP1612 - Introduction to the Psychology of Sport and Exercise
  This module aims to equip students with a preliminary understanding of key psychological concepts in relation to sport and exercise contexts; including how factors such as anxiety, motivation, and confidence impact sports performance. During laboratory-based sessions, students are encouraged to analyse, evaluate, create and apply knowledge to hypothetical and/or real-world scenarios.
• Sport Development Issues and Policy
  This module aims to encourage students to identify and understand social phenomena associated with sports in contemporary society. Students are introduced to social and management theories as well as different political and cultural ideologies, and how they relate with the world of sport.

Compulsory

• SP2613 - Developing Research Methods and Data Analysis Skills
  The aim of this study block is to develop students’ understanding of the nature of different research models as well as their quantitative and qualitative research skills. Students will have the opportunity to formulate research questions and determine appropriate methods that are related to their final-year project.
• SP2615 - Graduate and Transferable Skills
  The aim of this module is to introduce a range of knowledge and skills expected within working environments. Students will develop their ability to engage in self-appraisal through a personal development plan to identify learning needs in the context of work settings.
• SP2616 - Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing in the Life Course
  This module aims to develop students’ ability to examine and apply selected theories and concepts of physical activity for health and wellbeing in the life course. Students will also discover and understand the multidisciplinary nature of physical activity, health and wellbeing.
• Policy and Practice in Physical Education, Sports Coaching and Sport Development (Macro Analysis)
  During this module, students will develop their understanding of different policy instruments and processes and how different people engage with and interpret macro level policy. Students will consider the issue of inclusion and exclusion in Physical Education, youth sport and sports development from a policy and practice perspective.
• Sport, Social Issues and Video Production

  Students will learn to use theory and research to explain and evaluate contemporary social issues in sports. Students learn about all phases of video production and create a short film using state of the art camera and video equipment.

• Pedagogy, Social Psychology and Learning in Sport

  This module enables students to develop their understanding of physical literacy as well as effective learning environments and motivational climates that support the development of lifelong participation in physical activity. Students will gain understanding of the effects of children’s experiences and movement competence on their lifelong participation in physical activity.

• The Application of Sport Science to Coaching: Working with Individuals
  The aim of this module is to promote students’ understanding of the multidisciplinary nature of coaching and their ability to apply theory to sports coaching practices, contexts and performers; specifically relating to the individual needs of sports performers, at different stages of learning and development. Students will learn performance analysis skills and how these relate to the coaching process.

Compulsory

• SP3614 - Employability and Professional Development
  The aim of this module is to continue to improve students’ professional development and employability through critical reflexive practice, personal responsibility and autonomy. Specifically, the module encourages the development of leadership and management skills that are valued in graduate-level employment contexts and enable students to produce strong applications for graduate-level jobs and/or courses of further study.
• SP3615 - Issues in Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing in the Life Course
  The aim of this module is to select, critically analyse and apply interdisciplinary knowledge and methods to understanding physical activity, health and wellbeing. The module encourages students to engage in detailed critical analysis of current policy research and practice in the field of physical activity, health and wellbeing.
• SP3616 - Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis: Final Year Project
  Students will carry out an individual, original piece of academic work within an area of personal interest in a particular topic within the context of sport, health and exercise sciences. Students can choose their own approach to the project, which is most suited to their skills, interests and subject focus.

Optional

• Policy and Practice in Physical Education, Sports Coaching and Sport Development (Micro analysis)
  This module introduces the policy context of physical education, sports coaching and sports development and aims to build an understanding of different political ideologies, policy instruments and process. Students will critically analyse how people engage with and interpret meso- and micro-level policy. This is developed through a broader social context that explores issues of identity and power, considering how they relate and influence policy and practice.
• Critical Issues in Sport
  The aim of this module is to provide students with an opportunity to critically evaluate social problems/issues associated with sports in contemporary society and apply social theories/research to critically analysing these issues. A particular focus is given to the role of the media in (re)producing social phenomena.
• Critical Pedagogy and Learning in Sport

  The aim of this module is to explore how diverse learners experience Physical Education and youth sport, and to consider the application of critical pedagogy to support effective learning environments. Additionally, the module encourages students to examine how contemporary cultural issues related to technology, health and embodiment impact learners and pedagogy in sport. Students will investigate the challenges, choices and constraints faced by Physical Education teachers, coaches and learners in present and future learning environments.

• The Application of Sport Science to Coaching: Working with Teams
  This module aims to develop an understanding of effective team coaching and enhance awareness of the multidisciplinary nature of contemporary sports coaching. Specifically, students will discover the multidisciplinary needs analysis of a team, and to propose a viable intervention to address those needs. Skills acquired within this module relate to performance analysis and how this links to the coaching process.