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Department for Health Programme Catalogue 2019/0


UHHL-AAM01: MSci(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Study year abroad

Leading to the award of MASTER IN SCIENCE IN SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

Mode of attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad

Normal programme duration: 5 years


Click here for further information Possible DAPs for this programme:

  • UHHL-AFM01: MSci(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
  • UHHL-AAB02: BSc(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Study Year Abroad
  • UHHL-AAB16: BSc(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science Studies

Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required.

  

Click here for further informationPossible exit awards for this programme:



Year 1

Students in this programme year follow one of two streams:
  1. Students without A level Mathematics (or equivalent) must follow Stream 1;
  2. Students with A level Mathematics (or equivalent) must follow Stream 2.

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 15 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 16 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL10182 Human physiology 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL10034 Functional anatomy 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL10036 Introduction to sport & exercise psychology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL10040 Introduction to research design and statistics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Compulsory Units:
Stream 1: Students without A level Mathematics (or equivalent) must take MA10103
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA10103 Foundation mathematics 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

OR...
Stream 2: Students with A-Level Mathematics (or equivalent) must take HL10184
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL10184 Introduction to strength and conditioning 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB10089 Biochemistry 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL10038 Introduction to human biomechanics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL10183 Professional development 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Compulsory Units:
Stream 1: Students without A level Mathematics (or equivalent) must take HL10184
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL10184 Introduction to strength and conditioning 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

OR...
Stream 2: Students with A-Level Mathematics (or equivalent) must take HL10037
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL10037 The high performance environment 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 23 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 24 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 16% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL20107 Advancing research design and statistics 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL20185 Exercise physiology 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL20042 Psychological dynamics of sport 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL20104 Introduction to sport medicine 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL20503 Biomechanics of human movement 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL20045 Psychology of exercise and health 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL20050 Performance assessment 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL20504 Motor control and learning 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 3

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL20046 One year study abroad 60 credits       [equivalent to 120 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 4

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 23 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 24 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 34% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 4
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL40481 Research design and project preparation 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 4
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL30054 Nutrition & metabolism 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL30109 Contemporary research issues in sport and exercise science 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Designated Essential Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL30044 Physiology of exercise and health 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL30056 Further biomechanics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL30155 Applying psychology to physical activity and health 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 4
Designated Essential Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL30187 Clinical biomechanics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL40482 Advanced quantitative and qualitative data analyses 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL40483 Scientific basis of strength and power training 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Designated Essential Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL30055 Applied sport psychology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL30186 Applied sport biomechanics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL30188 Environmental & occupational physiology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 5

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B)PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 3 Stage 5 of this programme contributes 50% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 5
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL40484 Research project 24 credits       [equivalent to 48 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 5
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL40485 Disability sport & exercise 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Designated Essential Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL40064 Musculoskeletal modelling of human movement 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL40156 Integrative exercise physiology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL40486 Psychology of sport and performance excellence 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Designated Essential Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL30044 Physiology of exercise and health 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL30056 Further biomechanics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL30155 Applying psychology to physical activity and health 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 5
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL30062 Interdisciplinary study 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Designated Essential Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL40059 Physical activity and health across the lifespan 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL40487 Advanced analysis of human movement and motor skills 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL40488 Advanced studies in physical activity motivation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Designated Essential Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL30055 Applied sport psychology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL30186 Applied sport biomechanics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
HL30188 Environmental & occupational physiology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2019/20 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2020/21 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.