Programme Specifications

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• To provide students with further knowledge of human physiological responses to exercise, in health and disease, with particular reference to the influences of nutrition and training.
• To provide the opportunity for students to apply the principles of exercise physiology to a better understanding of the causes of fatigue during participation in sport and exercise.
• To enhance the students' employability and career preparation by developing a range of both subject specific and key transferable skills.
• To provide laboratory and field based research experience during the in-depth study of relevant areas of exercise physiology.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

Subject benchmarks for Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Group;

Framework for Higher Education Qualifications;

Learned Society's Standards e.g. Physiological Society,

British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Accreditation Recommendations.

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: 

• Appropriate research procedures applied to the acquisition of knowledge and solution of problems in exercise physiology in particular and in sports science in general.
• The need for a whole body approach to the identifying the causes of fatigue during the preparation and the participation in exercise and sport.
• The main/appropriate methodologies used in the analysis and interpretation of data obtained in physiology.
• The moral, ethical and legal issues that underpin best practice in dealing with human participants in research studies. 

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• Research and assess evidence related to concepts and hypotheses in exercise physiology;
• Abstract and synthesise information in selected areas of exercise physiology;
• Design and conduct experiments to investigate aspects of human physiological responses to exercise both in the laboratory and in the field.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• Understand and utilise a range of formal procedures applied to the acquisition of knowledge in exercise physiology and sports physiology.
• Undertake safe and effective laboratory and field work.
• Assess the functional fitness of sedentary and active people.
• Plan, design and execute a research project and communicate the results verbally and in written form.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• Management of self-learning (using the library, note taking, revision and exam techniques, reading efficiently, problem solving, action planning, self motivation, time management)
• Written, verbal and visual communication
• Field and laboratory skills
• IT skills
• Numeracy and data analysis
• Team work

4. Programme structure

In the following table, ‘C’ indicates a compulsory module and ‘O’ indicates an optional module:

* Candidates undertaking a Project need formal approval of a research proposal by the Programme Director and an agreed Supervisor. 

Students must choose 3 of the 4 following optional modules: PSP004, PSP406, PSP601, PSP642.

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

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

The aims of the programme are:

• To provide a postgraduate degree in the study of humans’ mental and social processes and its relationship with sport and exercise.
• To advance students’ knowledge and understanding of human psychology and their relationship with sport performance and exercise participation.
• To provide opportunities for students to apply their knowledge through professional practice relating to the psychosocial issues in sport and exercise.
• To equip students to enter doctoral study of sport and exercise psychology.
• To enable students to qualify for entry into trainee supervised experience for professional practice in the area of sport and exercise psychology.
• To provide scholars and professionals with continuing professional development opportunities related to sport and exercise psychology.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

Other benchmarks exist for undergraduate programmes in the Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Group. However, the outcomes for this postgraduate programme, overlap with and develop further the statements in the 'excellent performance' category of achievement in study areas that are appropriate. In particular, we would expect students on this programme to develop further their analytical, research and consultancy skills and the ability to link analyses with learning about professional practice. 

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:

• Humans’ mental and social processes and their relationship with sport and exercise.
• The principles of human psychology that relate to sport performance and exercise participation.
• Theories that explain the relationships between individuals psyche and their sport and exercise environment.
• The evidence-base underpinning practical and policy recommendations relating to the psychology of sport and exercise.
• The research methods used to study the psychology of sport and exercise.
• Professional practice issues and processes in sport and exercise psychology.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Display an in-depth knowledge and understanding of sport and exercise psychology, informed by current scholarship, research, and practice.
• Demonstrate a critical awareness of current problems and new insights in sport and exercise psychology.
• Appraise the theoretical and empirical knowledge base in sport and exercise psychology.
• Critically evaluate current research ad advanced scholarship in performance psychology and management and evaluate and critique methodologies, proposing new hypotheses, where appropriate.
• Display originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and inquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in sport and exercise psychology.
• Apply techniques to their own research or advanced scholarship in sport and exercise psychology.
• Complete a research project in sport and exercise psychology, which may include a critical review of existing literature or other scholarly outputs.
• Apply their knowledge and understanding to solving practical problems in sport and exercise psychology.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Use a range of techniques and research methods applicable to their professional activities.
• Assess relevant psychosocial phenomena related to sport and exercise.
• Support psychosocial development, performance and health of sport and exercise participants Conduct consultations with individuals, groups and organizations.
• Design services and offerings that can be used in a range of sport and exercise environments.
• Reflect on their own and others’ competencies.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Use initiative and take responsibility.
• Solve problems in creative and innovative ways.
• Make decisions in challenging situations.
• Continue to learn independently and to develop professionally.
• Communicate effectively, with colleagues and a wider audience, in a variety of media.

4. Programme structure

In the following table, ‘C’ indicates a compulsory module and ‘O’ indicates an optional module:

¹Candidates must select either PSP002 or PSP003.

* Candidates undertaking a Project need formal approval of a research proposal by the Programme Director and an agreed Supervisor. 

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.

In addition, for students entering from 2020 onwards, to satisfy British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation requirements, candidates must achieve a minimum of 50% in all modules (180 credits). Candidates who do not meet the requirements for the BPS accredited award, but who otherwise meet the requirements of Regulation XXI, will be eligible for the non-accredited exit award of MSc Psychology of Sport and Exercise.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• To provide students with detailed knowledge of the metabolism of nutrients and of nutritional requirements in man.
• To promote understanding of current theories of the relationships between diet and performance in sport, and between diet, exercise and health.
• To make students aware of the practical issues involved in setting nutritional goals and transferring these into eating strategies.
• To train students in research methods relevant to the study of nutrition.
• To develop skills in written and oral communication of original scientific material.

The programme will provide students with the background in sport and exercise nutrition that will allow them to apply to the Nutrition Society for registration, as a sport and exercise nutrition professional.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

Subject benchmarks for Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Group;Learned Societies’ Standards e.g. Nutrition Society; British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Accreditation Recommendations.

The programme content has taken into account the draft guidelines prepared by the Nutrition Society’s working party on postgraduate programmes in sport and exercise nutrition.

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: 

• the links between human nutrition, metabolism and fatigue during exercise.
• the links between human nutrition and performance in sport and exercise.
• the links between exercise, nutrition and health.
• appropriate research procedures applied to the acquisition of knowledge and solution of problems in sport and exercise nutrition in particular and in sports science in general.
• methodologies used in the analysis and interpretation of data obtained in sport and exercise nutrition.
• the moral, ethical and legal issues that underpin best practice in dealing with human participants in research studies. 

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• Apply theoretical principles to sport and exercise.
• Conduct research into the relationship between nutrition, exercise and sport.
• Advise healthy people about the strategies for improving exercise performance through nutritional interventions.
• Critically evaluate the research evidence on the links between nutrition, exercise, sport performance and health.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• Undertake dietary analysis to determine the energy and nutrient intake of healthy people.
• Recommend diets for healthy people to help enhance health and exercise performance.
• Recommend diets for healthy people to gain or lose body mass.
• Design and carry out research to test hypotheses on the links between nutrition and exercise performance.
• Evaluate research results from studies on human exercise metabolism.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• Communicate effectively orally, electronically and in writing.
• Manage personal learning efficiently and effectively.
• Use IT effectively as a learning and communication tool.
• Develop and utilise qualitative and quantitative research skills.
• Work confidently both as an individual and as part of a small team.
• Work independently and use available support strategically and effectively.
• Present research concept and evidence using effective communication methods.

4. Programme structure

In the following table, ‘C’ indicates a compulsory module and ‘O’ indicates an optional module:

* Candidates undertaking a Project need formal approval of a research proposal by the Programme Director and an agreed Supervisor. 

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

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

1. To provide students with further knowledge of the scientific concepts and procedures underpinning sport and exercise related musculoskeletal function, measurement, injury and treatment.
2. 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.
3. To enhance the students’ employability and career preparation by developing a range of both subject specific and key transferable skills.
4. To give students opportunity for in-depth and critical enquiry in selected areas of interest.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

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

 In the following table, ‘C’ indicates a compulsory module and ‘O’ indicates an optional module:

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

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

1. To provide students with the underpinning scientific knowledge and skills in exercise medicine required by academia and industry to enable them to transform the way that exercise is used throughout the health, wellbeing and healthcare sectors.
2. To provide students with the scientific knowledge and skills to promote the uptake of exercise, both as a prescriptive medicine and as preventative therapy for patients with various chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, pulmonary, renal, and other cardiac conditions or those with elevated cardio-metabolic risks. 
3. To enhance students’ employability and career prospects by developing a range of both subject specific, practical and key transferable skills.
4. To give students the opportunity for in-depth critical enquiry in relevant areas of interest.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

Aspects of the following where congruent:

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, guidelines on:

            Exercise referral schemes to promote physical activity

            Lifestyle and wellbeing

World Health Organization, Global strategy on Diet, Physical Activity & Health

American College of Sports Medicine, Exercise is Medicine®

Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology

Exercise & Sports Science Australia

QAA Framework.

Benchmark statement: Masters Programmes – Medicine (2002)

Benchmark statement: Honours Degrees – Health Studies (2008)

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of…

K1        the current health and exercise recommendations, including among others, the World Health Organisation, American College of Sports Medicine and Department of Health guidelines

K2        how exercise affects physiological, metabolic, and psychological processes and its impact on health and wellbeing, taking into account individual differences in responses to exercise

K3        the measurement tools used for monitoring exercise, physical activity, and sedentary behaviour along with the methods used for assessing health and the effects of exercise

K4        effective and ineffective exercise intervention strategies and how to successfully implement strategies in order to improve long term health and wellbeing

K5        exercise treatment/testing strategies in apparently healthy individuals as well as in specific sub-clinical and clinical groups

K6        the importance of exercise (including sitting less and moving more) as a vital sign and key prevention strategy and treatment modality across the health and healthcare continuum 

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 physiology, metabolism, epidemiology, and psychology to identify those at risk, and those who will have a readiness to change and adhere to exercise in order to optimise their health

C2       critically evaluate the impact of emerging therapies and technologies on future developments in the prevention and treatment of chronic lifestyle diseases

C3       apply fundamental knowledge of human physiology, metabolism, and psychology to develop exercise based methods and programmes to aid in treating chronic lifestyle diseases

C4       critically and reflectively evaluate C1-3 in order to develop effective interventions, programmes and processes to improve health and wellbeing through exercise 

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…

P1        Critically evaluate the scientific evidence on the effects of exercise in preventing and treating disease

P2        measure behavioural and physiological phenotype including physical activity, exercise, sedentary behaviour, health, fitness

P3        identify those at risk from diseases who can be treated with exercise and activity

P4        prescribe, implement and support patients through exercise and activity regimes to improve their health and wellbeing and help manage and treat their conditions 

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to …

T1        manage self-learning

T2        communicate effectively, in verbal, written, visual and physical forms

T3        work effectively as part of a team

T4        solve numerical problems

T5        solve complex problems 

4. Programme structure

 In the following table, ‘C’ indicates a compulsory module and ‘O’ indicates an optional module: 

Semester One

Compulsory Modules

 Optional Modules 15 credits from:

Semester One Sub-total: 60 credits

Semester Two

Compulsory Modules

 Optional Modules 15 credits from:

Semester Two Sub-total: 60 credits + Dissertation (60 credits - semester 2 & 3)

Please Note:  Semester 1 compulsory module, PSP357 Measurement of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour is a pre-requisite for the following semester 2 compulsory module:  PSP354 Interventions for Physical Activity Promotion.  This information is pertinent to Part Time Students that are likely to complete modules in circuitous routes. 

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.  For the award of MSc, students must obtain 120 credits from compulsory and optional modules (not including the research project), and then complete the 60 credit research project (180 credits in total).  For the exit award of PG Dip, students must obtain 120 credits from compulsory and optional modules (excluding the 60 credit research project).

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree Classification

N/a

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

The graduate should be able to start a PhD in Sport Biomechanics with a very sound base and understanding of the research procedure. 

The graduate should be familiar with the type of support that biomechanists provide for sport and be suitable for employment in the field of biomechanics support. 

The graduate should have the ability to teach Sport Biomechanics at the undergraduate level.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

Although subject benchmarks (in Sport, Leisure and Tourism) are only available for undergraduate degrees, this programme can demonstrate progression from those benchmarks in all areas. Three examples are provided:

Benchmark: their understanding of the subject through both academic and professional reflective practice.

Not only will the student have to demonstrate their understanding within a framework of critical evaluation and synthesis they will need to be able to integrate relevant ideas from other fields and at times implement totally novel ideas.

Benchmark: critically interpret data.

Students will be capable of appraising the strengths and weaknesses of differnt analysis techniques. Consequently, they will be in the position to establish whether their analyses give valid results and posit further novel means of analysis if necessary.

Benchmark: communication and presentation skills.

The student should be able to produce a presentation that would be acceptable at a national conference.  They will need to be able to answer skewed and ambiguous questions sensibly with no preparation.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of: the relationship between forces and the human musculo-skeletal system during dynamic activities in sport; the theoretical basis of sport biomechanics analysis and also use this to interpret experimental results; and the range of traditional areas from which methods and data are recruited for an integrated solution to analysing human motion.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: formulate well-posed research questions and develop methods and procedures for answering such questions; and apply critical numerical analyses to problems.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: perform recordings and analyses of sporting movements using synchronised automatic motion capture, video, force and EMG equipment; apply dynamometer techniques and use goniometers; examine and model human movement using mechanical and biological principles; discuss the techniques used in three-dimensional image analysis, segmental inertia determination, and computer simulation models; and use this information to provide constructive feedback to coaches, athletes and other researchers for technique improvement and injury prevention.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: apply critical numerical analyses to problems; use a range of computer software and devices; use computer programming language and be familiar with modern electronic recording devices and systems; and effectively communicate orally, electronically, and in writing.

Specific Key skill areas are: 

1)   Managing self-learning

2)   Communication

3)   Information technology

4)   Numeracy

5)   Teamwork

4. Programme structure

In the following table, ‘C’ indicates a compulsory module and ‘O’ indicates an optional module:

* Candidates undertaking a Project need formal approval of a research proposal by the Programme Director and an agreed Supervisor.

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

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

1. To provide students with knowledge of the fundamental science relevant to the science and practice of strength and conditioning
2. To develop students’ critical thinking linked to the theory and practice of strength and conditioning
3. To equip students with the practical knowledge and skills to become strength and conditioning practitioners
4. To develop reflective and professional strength and conditioning practitioners
5. To enhance students’ employability and career prospects

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

National Strength and Conditioning Association of the UK Standard

American College of Sports Medicine Certifications and Guidelines

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of: 

K1. the fundamental physiology, biomechanics, and psychology relevant to the science and practice of strength and conditioning

K2. the cutting-edge issues, insights and practices relevant to the science and practice of strength and conditioning

K3. the research methods, techniques and processes necessary to perform rigorous scientific investigations

K4. best ethical practices relevant to the field of strength and conditioning

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

C1. synthesize fundamental knowledge of science (e.g., physiology, biomechanics, and psychology) to generate research hypotheses and advance scholarship typical to strength and conditioning

C2. critically evaluate the link between fundamental sciences and the practice of strength and conditioning

C3. critically reflect on strength and conditioning research and practice to further enhance the field

C4. plan and deliver strength and conditioning programming informed by best research and practice 

C5. reflect on own strength and conditioning practice and the practice of others, integrating this information to evolve practice

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

P1. apply acquired knowledge of science and practice to the planning, delivery and evaluation of strength and conditioning programming/training

P2. deal with complex issues related to the science and practice of strength and conditioning both systematically and creatively, and make sound judgements in the absence of complete information

P3. utilise the research techniques and processes necessary to perform rigorous scientific investigations

P4. demonstrate self-direction and originality in problem solving as it pertains to the science and practice of strength and conditioning

P5. utilize cutting-edge hardware and software relevant to the practice of strength and conditioning

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

T1. think critically

T2. manage self-learning

T3. communicate effectively, in verbal, written, visual and physical forms

T4. work effectively as part of a team

T5. solve complex problems

T6. continue to advance knowledge and practical skills independently

T7. communicate both scientifically and practically generated findings to both specialist and non-specialist audiences

T8. critically reflect on one’s practice and development

4. Programme structure

Semester 1

Compulsory modules (30 credits) 

Semester 2

Compulsory modules (30 credits) 

Semester 1&2 

Compulsory modules (60 credits)  

Semester 2 & 3 

Compulsory modules (60 credits)  

For all students the Project (PSP350) should be the final module completed.

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

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

This programme aims to develop the critical knowledge, understanding and skills that are required to work within the contemporary sport sector and wider sport-related fields. Specifically, it aims: 

• to provide students with an intellectually stimulating environment within which they can develop a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of the current issues in relation to sport management, politics and international development
• to develop students’ knowledge and critical understanding of the political and regulatory/business contexts within which sport operates, and the role of sport in management, politics and international development 
• to provide students with the professional skills, and intercultural and team-working proficiency necessary to compete in rapidly changing global sport and sport-related industries
• to equip students further with the capacities and skills to understand and address the challenges confronting sport and sport-related organisations at the global, national and local level
• via applied learning, to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for effective management in the public, private and third sectors within sport and sport-related fields.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

QAA Subject Benchmarks for Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism

The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and critical awareness of:

K1 key concepts, theories and issues in a range of social science disciplines, and their application in sport and sport-related fields

K2  developments in sport management, sport politics, sport development, sport policy, sport media and sport markets

K3 the governance, politics, and regulation of sport and sport-related fields

K4 research design and methods in sport and sport-related fields

K5  the interrelationships between public, private and third sectors, at local, national and transnational levels, within sport and sport-related fields.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme students should be able to: 

C1  critically analyse and evaluate relevant theory with respect to sport and sport-related sectors, and make original applications of theory to personal professional practice

C2  critically analyse sport policies and politics and consider their implications for practice

C3  critically assess governance systems and regulatory frameworks, and examine the implications for management structures, strategies and practices, in sport and sport-related fields.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

P1  critically analyse and evaluate the strategy followed by an organisation

P2  demonstrate comprehensive skills in gathering evidence and critically applying relevant techniques of analysis with respect to sport and sport-related fields

P3  critically evaluate the effectiveness of public, private and third-sector policies and strategies, in sport and sport-related fields

P4  plan, design and execute a substantial piece of independent research relevant to Sport Management, Politics and International Development.

c. Key transferable skills:

As a result, on successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

T1 demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and to act autonomously in planning and organising personal learning, including in the analysis of individual learning needs and the management of time

T2  communicate clearly and effectively, orally, electronically and in writing, to a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences

T3  use IT effectively as a learning and communication tool

T4  work confidently with quantitative and qualitative data in an appropriate and applied manner

T5 demonstrate sound intercultural awareness and communication skills while working independently or as part of a team.

4. Programme structure

Semester 1

Compulsory modules (60 credits) 

Semester 2

Compulsory modules (60 credits) 

Semester 2 & 3

Compulsory module (60 credits) 

Part-time students will normally take Research Methods and Skills for Sport Managers (PSP114) and the Project (PSP100) in the final year of study.

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

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

• To provide students with a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current issues and new insights within the contemporary sport sector

• To support the development of a critical understanding of the economic, political and regulatory context within which sport management takes place.

• To enable students to synthesise business, marketing, economics, human resource management and finance knowledge and skills so that they can deal with complex issues within sport management and the global sport industry. 

• To develop originality in the application of their business knowledge and skills to sport management-related activities and situations. 

• To develop students’ integrative and comprehensive understanding of the challenges confronting sport organisations at the global, national and local level, by understanding how the boundaries of knowledge are advanced through research. 

• To provide students with the professional skills and intercultural and team working proficiency necessary to successfully operate in a rapidly changing global sport industry.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external and internal reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

QAA Subject Benchmark Statement (Unit 25: Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism) 

The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of: 

• K1  key concepts and theories relevant to a range of business and economic disciplines, and apply them in a critically aware manner to the field of sport
• K2  the role and relevance of innovation in global sport management
• K3  developments in sport policy, the sport industry and global markets
• K4  the regulatory, political and economic environment of the global sports industry
• K5  techniques and methods in the field of sport management applicable to their own research and scholarship
• K6  the different methods and approaches that inform the effective management of financial and human resources in a competitive global sport industry
• K7  the role of marketing and media strategies in the management of sport organisations’ commercial operations.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme students should be able to: 

• C1 critically analyse relevant business and economic theory and demonstrate an originality in their application to the sports sector, whilst making links to personal professional practice
• C2 critically evaluate public policies and their implications for sport management practice
• C3 critically assess the implications of legal and regulatory frameworks for managerial structures and practices in the sports sector
• C4 analyse the social, political and economic contexts relevant to management in the global sport industry
• C5 critically assess and interpret evidence from data and text derived from sport management enquiry.

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• P1  develop strategic plans to enhance communications, marketing or resource management in sport organisations
• P2  analyse and critically evaluate the strategy followed by a sports organisation.
• P3  design organisational procedures for managing human and financial resources in sport organisations
• P4  plan, design and execute a substantial piece of independent research relevant to sport management.

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

• T1 demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems effectively and efficiently
• T2 communicate effectively orally, electronically and in writing to a variety of professional and academic audiences
• T3 use appropriate information technology tools to support their learning and communication
• T4 deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, while working confidently with numeric and qualitative data sets
• T5 work independently and collaboratively in teams, demonstrating sound inter cultural awareness and communication skills.

4. Programme structure

Semester 1

Compulsory modules (60 credits) 

Semester 2

Compulsory modules (60 credits) 

Semester 2 & 3

Compulsory modules (60 credits) 

Part-time students will normally take Research Methods and Skills for Sport Managers (PSP114) and the Project (PSP100) in the final year of study.

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