Compulsory modules

The aim of this module is to build on basic research design and statistical skills learnt in PSA701, to understand basic quantitative research design and statistical analysis principles for human biologists, bio-scientists and sports scientists.

The aim of this module is for students to develop knowledge, critical understanding and skills relating to physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health.

Optional modules

The aims of this module are for the student to:

  • Acquire knowledge on the principles of human nutrition, including the the concept of energy (calorie) requirements and energy balance, and the main functions of macronutrients and their metabolic and physiological roles.
  • Appraise human nutrient requirements, including the use of dietary reference values and government recommendations for population health.
  • Acquire knowledge on the effects of macronutrients on cellular and whole-body metabolism.
  • Understand how exercise affects metabolism from a whole-body level to a tissue, cellular and molecular level.

The aim of this module is to further students' understanding of the acute physiological responses to exercise and chronic physiological adaptations to exercise and training in humans and how these responses are regulated. The influence of environmental factors and fatigue on physiological processes are also examined. A further aim is to develop students' practical laboratory/experimental skills in human and exercise physiology.

The aims of this module are for the student to:

  • Develop an understanding of the mechanical principles governing human movement.
  • Be introduced to the mathematical modelling of sports movements.
  • Be introduced to biomechanical data acquisition techniques and their use in mechanical analysis of sports movements.

The aim of this module is to develop students' understanding of key theoretical and practical factors governing the acquisition and performance of human movement skills.

The aim of this module is to further students' understanding of the major psychological determinants and perceptual-cognitive factors underpinning sport expertise.

The aim of this module is to develop students understanding of key theoretical and empirical perspectives that explain contemporary sport and exercise psychology topics.