Module choices in Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Please follow the guidance on this page. If you apply to study modules that are not permitted by your School/Department, your learning agreement may be returned to you. If you have any questions, please contact the Exchange Co-ordinator. Detailed information about each module is shown in the Module Specification pages.

Number of credits

The recommended number of credits per semester is 30 ECTS credits (60 Loughborough credits).

You are advised not to exceed this recommendation.

Module options

The Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences modules (PS codes) available to you are listed below.  These are split into three disciplines: Sport, Biosciences and Psychology.  

Restrictions may apply, based on your previous level of experience in any given subject area. The Exchange Co-ordinator will discuss the suitability of your module choices with you in more detail if required.

Please note that exchange students cannot register for the following:

  • final year projects/dissertations;
  • postgraduate modules;
  • modules that are part of the Teacher Education programme

Sensitive content

Modules marked with the following symbol § are classed as having sensitive content.

Semester 1

Module Code Module Title ECTS Credits

Sport

25PSA902 Introduction to Sport Biomechanics 5
25PSA905 Structural Kinesiology 5
25PSB752 Sport, Diversity and Social Justice 10
25PSB763 Acquiring Movement Skills 10
25PSB773 Sport Marketing 5
25PSC901 Physiology of Exercise and Health 5
25PSC902 Applied Sport Physiology 5
25PSC903 Sport Policy 5

Biosciences

25PSA201 Anatomy & Physiology 1 5
25PSA602 Biochemistry and Cell Biology 10
25PSB901 Clinical Biochemistry 5
25PSB903 Human Growth and Development 5
25PSC219 Human Performance at Environmental Extremes 10
25PSC621 Cellular Adaptation and Degeneration 10
25PSC622 Applied Genomics 10
25PSD632 Advanced Laboratory & Research Methods (limited availability) 10

Psychology

§ 25PSA520 Research Skills A 10
25PSA521 Psychology of the Early Years 10
25PSB733 Expert Performance in Sport 10
§ 25PSC301 Advanced Experimental and Qualitative Design and Analysis 10
25PSC319 The Psychology of Eating Behaviour 10
25PSC734 Applied Exercise Psychology 10

Semester 2

Module Code Module Title ECTS Credits

Sport

25PSA742 Fundamentals of Teaching Physical Education 10
25PSA771 Critical Perspectives in Sport Management 10
25PSA903 Introduction to Structural Kinesiology 5
25PSA904 Growth and Development 5
25PSB753 Conceptualising Sport 10
25PSB754 Physical Activity and Health 10
25PSC905 Physiology of Exercise and Health 5
25PSC907 Applied Sport Physiology 5
25PSC904 Sport Governance 5

Biosciences

25PSA901 Anatomy & Physiology II 5
§ 25PSA603 Genetics and Molecular Biology 10
25PSA605 Human Evolution and Adaptation 10
25PSB613 Cellular Signalling and Transport 10
25PSB902 Biomarker Science 5
25PSB904 Human Ageing 5
25PSC204 Infectious Diseases in Humans 10
25PSC623 Regenerative Medicine 10
25PSC624 Cancer Biology 10
25PSD631 Contemporary Topics in Biosciences 10

Psychology

25PSA026 Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology 10
25PSA522 Cognitive Research 10
25PSA523 Understanding the Brain 10
§ 25PSB732 Current Themes in Sport and Exercise Psychology 10
§ 25PSC311 Clinical Psychology 10
25PSC320 Parenting and Socialisation 10
25PSC735 Applied Psychology in Competitive Sport 10
25PSC765 Psychology for Physical Educators 10

 

Full Year (Semesters 1 and 2)

Module Code Module Title ECTS Credits

Sport

25PSA706 Academic, Research and Vocational Skills 10
25PSA721 Introduction to Sport Biomechanics and Kinesiology 10
25PSA751 Sport and the Social Sciences 10
25PSA761 Kinesiology, Growth and Development 10
25PSA762 Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science 10
25PSA772 Introduction to Sport Management 10
25PSB704 Physical Activity and Health 10
25PSB707 Research Skills and Methodologies 10
25PSB713 Physiology of Exercise and Training 10
25PSB722 Biomechanics of Sport 10
25PSB723 Motor Control and Motor Learning 10
25PSB743 Coaching Process and Practice 10
25PSB744 The Reflective Practitioner in Physical Education 10
25PSB764 Fitness Training and Analysis 10
25PSB771 Sports Law, Equity and Inclusion 10
25PSB772 Sport Management in Practice 10
25PSC028 Advanced Sport Biomechanics 10
§ 25PSC032 Physical Activity and Health of Children 10
25PSC715 Physiology of Sport, Exercise and Health 10
25PSC716 Sport and Exercise Nutrition 10
25PSC725 Advanced Motor Control of Sport Movements 10
25PSC745 Advanced Sport Coaching 10
25PSC746 Critical Pedagogies in Physical Education 10
25PSC755 Contemporary Issues in Sporting Cultures 10
25PSC766 Applied Sports Science: Analysis and Conditioning 10
25PSC771 Sport Policy and Governance 10
25PSC772 Strategic Sport Marketing and Economics 10
25PSC773 Strategic Management of Sports Organisations and Events 10

Biosciences

25PSA601 Laboratory Skills 1 10
25PSA606 Anatomy and Physiology 10
25PSB022 Human Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism 10
25PSB403 Research Methods: Data Analysis 10
25PSB611 Laboratory Skills II 10
25PSB612 Genomics 10
25PSB614 Growth Development and Ageing 10
25PSB616 Clinical Biochemistry and Biomarker Science 10
25PSC208 Body Composition and Physiological Measurement 10

 

Can I choose modules from other Schools/Departments?

Yes, you can take a minority of your modules in another School/Department. Modules offered by another School/Department must be approved and signed off by the relevant Exchange Co-ordinator before you return your final learning agreement to Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.