Programme Specification
MSc Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health
Academic Year: 2016/17
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
| Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
| Teaching institution (if different) | Loughborough University in conjunction with the University of Nottingham |
| Owning school/department | School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences |
| Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
| Final award | Postgraduate Diploma or MSc |
| Programme title | Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health |
| Programme code | PSPT21 (Full time) PSPT22 (Part time) |
| Length of programme | |
| UCAS code | |
| Admissions criteria | http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/programmes/departments/ssehs/musculoskeletal-sport-science-health/
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| Date at which the programme specification was published | Tue, 29 Nov 2016 10:23:11 GMT |
1. Programme Aims
- To provide students with further knowledge of the scientific concepts and procedures underpinning sport and exercise related musculoskeletal function, measurement, injury and treatment.
- To allow students to adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to the scientific study of sport and exercise related musculoskeletal health and performance including anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, bioengineering, and kinesiology.
- To enhance the students’ employability and career preparation by developing a range of both subject specific and key transferable skills.
- To give students opportunity for in-depth and critical enquiry in selected areas of interest.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
Loughborough University, Learning and Teaching Strategy
Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Learning and Teaching Strategic Plan
QAA Framework for Health Professionals.
Aspects of the following where congruent:
Benchmark statement: Health care programmes – Physiotherapy (2001)
Benchmark statement: Health care programmes - Occupational therapy (2001)
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of…
K1 the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system
K2 measurement tools and methods for assessing the musculoskeletal system
K3 common injury mechanisms of the musculoskeletal system, especially those that can occur during sport and exercise
K4 the use of sport, exercise and clinical treatments in rehabilitating and improving the musculoskeletal system
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
C1 apply fundamental knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, bioengineering, and kinesiology to assessing human musculoskeletal performance and causes of injury
C2 apply fundamental knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, bioengineering, and kinesiology to the treatment of injury
C3 critically evaluate the impact of emerging rehabilitation therapies, and technologies on future developments in the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal injury and performance
C4 critically and reflectively evaluate on C1-3 in order to develop treatments, programmes and processes to retain, regain, or train musculoskeletal performance
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…
P1 carry out a subjective and objective assessment of the musculoskeletal system, incorporating functional and diagnostic testing
P2 apply developing new methods and systems for musculoskeletal assessment
P3 carry out musculoskeletal performance assessments.
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to show competence in…
T1 managing self-learning
T2 communicating: verbal, written, visual and physical
T3 team working
T4 numeracy
T5 problem solving
4. Programme structure
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Module code |
Title |
C/O |
University |
semester |
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PSP331 |
Orthopaedic Sport Biomechanics |
C15 |
LU |
1 |
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PSP406 |
Neuromuscular function |
C15 |
LU |
1 |
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PSP332 |
Basic science and regenerative therapy |
C15 |
LU |
2 |
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PSP333 |
Emerging Technologies for Health and Wellbeing |
C15 |
LU |
2 |
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PSP401 |
Motion analysis of human movement |
O15 |
LU |
2 |
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PSP643 |
Physiology of Endurance Performance |
O15 |
LU |
1 |
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PSP405 |
Developing Computer Models for Sports Biomechanics |
O15 |
LU |
2 |
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PSP330 |
Research project |
C60 |
LU |
2 |
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UON A34629 |
*Immediate and Pre-Hospital Care of the Injured Athlete |
C10 |
UON |
1+2 |
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UON A34628 |
*Clinical Sports Injury |
C10 |
UON |
1+2 |
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UON A34621 |
*Research methods for sport and exercise |
C10 |
UON |
1+2 |
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Total credits |
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UON 30 LU 165 choose 150 |
180 |
*Module taught in Queen's Medical Centre, University of Nottingham
Choose 2 out of 3 of the Loughborough University Optional modules
For the award of PG Dip 120 credits, split 90 credits – 30 credits between LU and UON, from any modules bar the research project, are required.
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
N/a
