Programme Specification
BSc (Hons) Sports Science with Management (2014 entry)
Academic Year: 2014/15
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our .
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
| Awarding body/institution | 天堂视频 |
| Teaching institution (if different) | |
| Owning school/department | School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences |
| Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
| Final award | BSc (Hons)/ BSC (Hons) + DPS/DIntS |
| Programme title | Sports Science with Management |
| Programme code | PSUB03 |
| Length of programme | |
| UCAS code | CN62, CN6F |
| Admissions criteria | |
| Date at which the programme specification was published | Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:07:23 GMT |
1. Programme Aims
- to provide students with an intellectually stimulating environment within which they can develop knowledge, understanding and skills
- to enable students to benefit from a broad curriculum grounded in the study of sport, exercise science, pedagogy and management
- to enable students to gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of issues in sport, exercise science, leisure and management through specialist study and research
- to allow students to draw upon knowledge and expertise in both teaching and research to support their professional practice
- to enhance students’ career and employment prospects by developing a range of transferable skills embedded in the programme
- to support the student experience through effective management and improvement of the School’s learning and teaching resources.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
- Subject Benchmark Statement (Unit 25 : Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism)
- The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (2001)
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate:
- an ability to reflect critically upon approaches to the acquisition, interpretation and analysis of information in a variety of sport contexts
- their knowledge and understanding of sport, management and leisure- related behaviour
- an understanding of theories, principles and practice, developed from study of core management areas of human resources, finance, economics, marketing and operations as applied to sport and leisure contexts
- the importance of policy, planning and management to the delivery of sport and leisure operations
Module choice will be important in determining whether the following intended learning outcomes are achieved:
- the importance of the social, economic and political domains to explain the development and differentiation of sport in society.
- an understanding of human structure and function addressed in multi- discipline based enquiry
- an ability to understand, critically evaluate and reflect upon issues of lifestyle, consumption and culture, and to analyse the affect that they can have on people’s leisure.
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- reflect critically on the central themes and issues in modules within the programme
- critically assess and interpret evidence from data and text derived from sport and leisure related enquiry
- present a reasoned argument to assess the merits of contrasting theories, explanations and instructional models
- relate theory to practice in sport, exercise, leisure and management
- apply knowledge to solve problems in a variety of laboratory and sport-based practicals
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- plan, design and execute a sustained piece of independent research
- monitor and evaluate sports performance in laboratories and field settings
- undertake laboratory and fieldwork efficiently and with due regard to safety and risk assessment
- plan, prepare and present appropriate techniques and skills to develop practice in a range of sport activities
- apply vocationally relevant concepts to the operation and strategic management of human, financial and physical resources
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should have developed competencies in the following generic skill areas:
- communication
- numeracy
- information technology
- team work
- problem solving
- management of self learning
(ref. Skills for Success Programme )
4. Programme structure
4.1 Part A - Introductory Modules
|
Code |
Module title |
Modular weight |
Semester |
Compulsory or Optional |
|
PSA001 |
Teaching and Coaching 1 |
20 |
1&2 |
O |
|
BSA512 |
The Leisure Market |
10 |
1 |
C |
|
PSA003 |
Professional Skills |
10 |
1 |
O |
|
PSA011 |
Introduction to Pedagogy |
10 |
1 |
C |
|
PSA020 |
Introduction to Human and Exercise Physiology |
10 |
1 |
O |
|
PSA024 |
Introduction to Sociology of Sport |
10 |
1 |
C |
|
PSA028 |
Biomechanics of Sport |
10 |
1 |
O |
|
PSA044 |
The Sport Industries |
20 |
1 |
C |
|
BSA510 |
Environment of Leisure Management |
10 |
2 |
O |
|
BSA530 |
Organisation & Management |
10 |
2 |
C |
|
PSA026 |
Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology |
10 |
2 |
O |
|
PSA027 |
Acquiring Movement Skills |
10 |
2 |
O |
|
PSA030 |
Introduction to Physical Activity and Health |
10 |
2 |
O |
|
PSA040 |
Sports Enterprise |
10 |
2 |
O |
|
PSA041 |
Olympic Studies |
10 |
2 |
O |
|
Or |
Part A module(s) from the University Undergraduate Module Catalogue or a module from the University Wide Language Programme, subject to approval by Programme Director |
10 Or 20 |
1 Or 2 |
O |
*Students are not permitted to take additional optional modules from the School of Business and Economics in Part A.
Compulsory and optional modules must be taken such that the total modular weight for the year is 120 credits, with a minimum modular weight of 50 in each semester. Students who opt for a 50/70 or 70/50 split of credit weightings must have the permission of the Programme Director.
4.2 Part B - Degree Modules
|
Code |
Module title |
Modular weight |
Semester |
Compulsory or Optional |
|
PSB001 |
Teaching and Coaching 2 |
20 |
1&2 |
O |
|
PSB010 |
Critical Reflections in Sport Pedagogy |
20 |
1&2 |
O |
|
PSB211 |
Exercise Physiology 2 |
20 |
1&2 |
O |
|
Or |
Part B module(s) from the University Undergraduate Module Catalogue or a module from the University Wide Language Programme, subject to approval by Programme Director |
10 Or 20 |
1 &/Or 2 |
O |
|
BSB510M |
Management of Human Resources |
10 |
1 |
O |
|
BSB520M |
Principles of Marketing for Sport and Leisure |
10 |
1 |
C |
|
BSB530M |
Financial Reporting |
10 |
1 |
C |
|
PSB005 |
Research Skills B1 |
10 |
1 |
C |
|
PSB011** |
Critical Reflections in Sport Pedagogy (E1) |
10 |
1 |
O |
|
PSB021** |
Exercise Physiology (E1) |
10 |
1 |
O |
|
PSB024 |
Making Sense of Modern Sport |
10 |
1 |
O |
|
PSB027 |
Motor Control of Sports Movements |
10 |
1 |
O |
|
PSB029 |
Biomechanics of Sports Movements |
10 |
1 |
O |
|
PSB031 |
Psychological Issues and Strategies in Sport |
10 |
1 |
O |
|
PSB032 |
Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Health |
10 |
1 |
O |
|
BSB522M |
The Marketing Mix for Sport and Leisure |
10 |
2 |
C |
|
BSB532M |
Accounting for Managers |
10 |
2 |
C |
|
PSB002 |
Structural Kinesiology |
10 |
2 |
O |
|
PSB006 |
Research Skills B2 |
10 |
2 |
C |
|
PSB015 |
Sport, Ideologies and Values |
10 |
2 |
O |
|
PSB026 |
Psycho-social Factors in Competitive Sport |
20 |
2 |
O |
|
PSB028 |
Methods of Analysis in Sports Biomechanics |
10 |
2 |
O |
|
PSB044M |
Sport Policy and Politics in Culturally Diverse Societies |
10 |
2 |
O |
|
PSB052M |
Managing Sport Organisations |
10 |
2 |
O |
|
PSB398* |
Exchange Studies |
60 |
2 |
O |
M Signifies management modules which, combined, should not exceed a maximum modular weight of 50.
* Subject to Programme Director approval, students may be selected for exchange at an International Partner University for the duration of the second semester. It is the responsibility of students undertaking PSB398 International Exchange to ensure that all semester 1 assessment arrangements are in place prior to departure from the School.
** Modules available to exchange students only.
Compulsory and optional modules must be taken such that the total modular weight for the year is 120 credits, with a minimum modular weight of 50 in each semester. Students who opt for a 50/70 or 70/50 split of credit weightings must have the permission of the Programme Director.
4.3 Part I - Placement (8 semester programme only)
DPS Route: Candidates on degree programmes with professional training will register for the non-credit bearing placement module PSI004.
OR
DIntS Route: Candidates on degree programmes with international studies will register for the non-credit bearing placement module PSI005.
4.4 Part C - Degree Modules
|
Code |
Module title |
Modular weight |
Semester |
Compulsory or Optional |
|
PSC003* |
Dissertation |
40 |
1&2 |
O |
|
PSC005* |
Project: Physiology |
40 |
1&2 |
O |
|
PSC100 |
Science and Elite Performance in Sport |
20 |
1&2 |
O |
|
PSC021 |
Physiology of Exercise and Health |
20 |
1&2 |
O |
|
PSC032 |
Physical Activity and Health of Children |
20 |
1&2 |
O |
|
Or |
Part C module(s) from the University Undergraduate Catalogue or a module from the University Wide Language Programme, subject to approval by the Programme Director |
10 Or 20 |
1 &/or 2 |
O |
|
BSC565 |
Fundamentals of Strategic Management |
10 |
1 |
C |
|
PSC049 |
Sport Policy Analysis |
20 |
1 |
C |
|
PSC017 |
Pedagogy, Equity and Inclusion in PE, Sport and Health |
20 |
1 |
O |
|
PSC019 |
Applied Physioilogy of Sports Performance |
10 |
1 |
O |
|
PSC022 |
Sport & Exercise Medicine |
10 |
1 |
O |
|
PSC024 |
Sport, the Body and Deviance |
10 |
1 |
O |
|
PSC025 |
Sport and Social Theory |
10 |
1 |
O |
|
PSC028 |
Advanced Methods of Analysis in Sports Biomechanics |
10 |
1 |
O |
|
PSC031 |
Applied Sport and Performance Psychology |
20 |
1 |
O |
|
PSC045 |
Advanced Sports Marketing |
10 |
1 |
O |
|
PSC016 |
Physiology of Exercise in Special Populations |
10 |
2 |
O |
|
PSC018 |
Teaching and Coaching 3 |
20 |
2 |
O |
|
PSC020 |
Sport Nutrition |
10 |
2 |
O |
|
PSC023 |
Sport, Celebrity and Place |
10 |
2 |
O |
|
PSC026 |
Exercise Psychology |
20 |
2 |
O |
|
PSC027 |
Advanced Motor Control of Sports Movements |
10 |
2 |
O |
|
PSC029 |
Mechanics of Sports Techniques |
10 |
2 |
O |
|
PSC044 |
Global Issues in Sport |
10 |
2 |
O |
|
PSC046 |
Sports Economics |
20 |
2 |
O |
|
PSC047 |
Sports Governance |
20 |
2 |
O |
*Students may opt for either PSC003 or PSC005, not both
Please note: Optional modules are subject to availability and timetable permitting.
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.
