Compulsory modules
Research Skills and Methodologies
The aim of this module is for students to develop an understanding of the philosophical and methodological underpinnings of the research process and to gain experience of formulating appropriate research questions, research designs, proposals and analytic techniques for conducting research in sport, coaching, physical education and management.
Coaching Process and Practice
The aims of this module are for students to examine coaching effectiveness and the complexity of the coaching process and to be able to apply and demonstrate this theoretical knowledge in practice in authentic coaching contexts.
The Reflective Practitioner in Physical Education
The aim of this module is for students to develop as reflective practitioners exploring more advanced teaching skills and identifying aspects of high quality PE, furthering their pedagogical knowledge and applying this to a range of practical activities.
Optional modules
Fitness Training and Analysis
The aim of this module is for students to develop knowledge and understanding of the science of physical fitness, training and performance analysis.
Sport, Diversity and Social Justice
The aim of this module is for students to develop a critical understanding of the relationships between sport, diversity and social justice as they relate to contexts within and around sport, coaching and pedagogy.
Acquiring Movement Skills
The aim of this module is to examine both theoretically and in practice, the key factors governing the acquisition and performance of human movement skills.
Conceptualising Sport
The aim of this module is to develop a critical understanding of more advanced social scientific concepts which combine to form the basis of social theories and perspectives used in the analysis of sport and physical cultures in modern societies across the world.
Physical Activity and Health
The aim of this module is for students to develop knowledge, critical understanding and skills relating to physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health.