Semester 1 & 2

Compulsory modules

Final Year Project

The aim of this module is to provide students with the knowledge, understanding, skills and opportunity to select, organise and conduct an enquiry-based project in a topic relevant to their development and programme.

Sport Policy and Governance

The aims of this module are for students to develop a critical understanding of the policy-making process, policy analysis and associated tools, concepts and models in sport; and to develop a critical understanding of of sports governance and governance principles, structures and standards in local and global sports organisations.

Strategic Sport Marketing and Economics

The overall aim of this module is for students to develop a systematic and critical understanding of UK and global sport markets, from both a strategic marketing and economic perspective, including consideration of the organisation, strategic application of marketing and communications in commercial and non-commercialised sport, society and policy, and the economic nature and evaluation of the markets for sport.

Strategic Management of Sports Organisations and Events

The aims of this module are to: enhance students' understanding of strategic considerations and key theories, processes and practices in managing sport organisations and events; and to develop some of the fundamental skills required in sport and event management.

Optional modules

Physical Activity and Health of Children

The aims of this module are to:

  • Understand the implications that physical changes which occur during the growth period in children and adolescents have for their physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health.
  • Understand the patterns and trends of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents, the factors that influence these patterns and trends, and their relationship with children and adolescents' health.

Advanced Sport Coaching

The aims of this module are for students to develop a critical understanding of coaches' development and life-long learning and to be able to specialise in specific coaching domains. The module aims to develop greater self-awareness and critical thinking skills.

Contemporary Issues in Sporting Cultures

The aims of the module are for students to develop a critical understanding of the practice and policy of contemporary sport cultures. There is an explicit link with the multi-disciplinary approach to social sciences taken at part A and the more sociologically driven modules in part B.

Leadership and Managing Change

The aim of this module is for students to develop a critical understanding of different theoretical perspectives on leadership and how leadership styles shape organisational practice. Students will also develop and evaluate their own preferred leadership approach and skills.

Sport, Climate Action and Nature

The aim of this module is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the multi-disciplinary intersection between sport, climate action, and nature. It explores the impact of climate change on sport, the impact of sport on climate change, and the interdisciplinary approaches required to address the challenges stemming from these impacts.