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Unit Index 2021/2

Below is a list of units offered by the Department for Health in 2021/2. Follow the links on the unit codes to view individual unit descriptions. Units are sorted by level and then by period slot. To find a specific unit code or title please use your browser's find on page function.



Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)

Academic Year

HL10182 Human physiology 12 Credits
HL10456 Research methods for sports performance 12 Credits
HL10521 Human physiology 10 Credits
HL10522 Functional anatomy and biomechanics 10 Credits
HL10523 Applied practice in sport and exercise 15 Credits
HL10524 Research and study skills for sport, health and exercise scientists 10 Credits
HL10525 Sport and exercise psychology 10 Credits
HL10526 Public and social health 15 Credits
HL10528 Studying sport 1: knowledge, ethics, and communication 15 Credits
HL10529 Coaching and physical education 15 Credits
HL10530 Psychology and sociology of sport, exercise, and health 15 Credits
HL10531 Sport management and development 15 Credits

Semester 1

HL10034 Functional anatomy 6 Credits
HL10457 Human structure and function 6 Credits
HL10458 Introduction to sports coaching 6 Credits
HL10459 Introduction to sports performance 12 Credits

Semester 2

HL10460 Nutrition for sports performance 6 Credits
HL10461 Sports development 6 Credits
HL10462 Strength and conditioning 6 Credits
HL10463 Work based learning 1 6 Credits
HL10527 Qualitative research in sport, exercise and health 5 Credits

Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)

Academic Year

HL20046 One year study abroad 60 Credits
HL20047 One year professional placement 60 Credits
HL20051 One year combined professional placement & study abroad 60 Credits
HL20185 Exercise physiology 12 Credits
HL20192 Sport management & coaching professional placement 60 Credits
HL20473 Work based learning 2 12 Credits
HL20533 Biomechanics and motor control 15 Credits
HL20534 The psychology of sport and exercise participation 15 Credits
HL20535 Research skills and statistics for sport, exercise and health scientists 5 Credits
HL20536 Sport and exercise medicine 10 Credits
HL20537 Physiology of health, exercise and nutrition (SES) 15 Credits
HL20539 Psychology and health communication 15 Credits
HL20540 Population level public health 15 Credits
HL20542 Studying sport 2: research methods 20 Credits
HL20543 Applied coaching and performance management 10 Credits
HL20544 Sociology of sport and health 10 Credits
HL20545 Sport marketing and promotions 10 Credits

Semester 1

HL20474 Contemporary issues in sports performance 6 Credits
HL20475 Planning for the athlete in context 12 Credits
HL20476 Sport and exercise psychology 6 Credits
HL20538 Physiology of exercise, health and nutrition (HES) 7.5 Credits
HL20546 Physical education policy and society 5 Credits
HL20547 Sport media 5 Credits
HL20548 Sport and the global economy 5 Credits

Semester 2

HL20477 Performance analysis 12 Credits
HL20478 Talent identification principles and practice 12 Credits
HL20532 Sport, exercise, and health psychology 5 Credits
HL20541 Physical activity and health across the lifespan 7.5 Credits
HL20551 Sport policy and development 5 Credits

Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)

Academic Year

HL30110 Research project 24 Credits
HL30428 Dissertation research 24 Credits
HL30464 Dissertation 24 Credits
HL30502 Research project (Biomedical Sciences) 24 Credits

Semester 1

HL30044 Physiology of exercise and health 6 Credits
HL30054 Nutrition & metabolism 6 Credits
HL30056 Further biomechanics 6 Credits
HL30109 Contemporary research issues in sport and exercise science 6 Credits
HL30154 Applied pedagogy & practice: coaching 12 Credits
HL30155 Applying psychology to physical activity and health 6 Credits
HL30193 Applied pedagogy & practice: physical education 12 Credits
HL30392 Research methods 6 Credits
HL30435 Advanced issues in physical activity, health & the body 12 Credits
HL30466 Managing the performance athlete 1 6 Credits
HL30467 Coaching & pedagogy 1: advanced coaching concepts 6 Credits
HL30469 Sports physiology 1: training practices 6 Credits
HL30471 Sports policy 1: philosophy and practice 6 Credits
HL30494 Advanced issues in sports management 12 Credits
HL30495 Advanced issues in sport policy & development 12 Credits
HL30511 Health technologies 6 Credits
HL30512 Advanced issues in physical activity, health & the body 6 Credits

Semester 2

HL30055 Applied sport psychology 6 Credits
HL30062 Interdisciplinary study 6 Credits
HL30186 Applied sport biomechanics 6 Credits
HL30187 Clinical biomechanics 6 Credits
HL30188 Environmental & occupational physiology 6 Credits
HL30396 Sports performance research seminar 6 Credits
HL30433 Advanced seminar in sport, health & the social sciences 12 Credits
HL30465 Managing the performance athlete 2 6 Credits
HL30468 Coaching & pedagogy 2: practical sports coaching 6 Credits
HL30470 Sports physiology 2: contemporary issues in specific populations 6 Credits
HL30472 Sports policy 2: managing sport in the global environment 6 Credits
HL30513 Contemporary public health issues 6 Credits
HL30514 Exercise prescription 6 Credits
HL30515 Nutrition and health 6 Credits
HL30516 The neuropsychology of bodily experience: from investigation to clinical practice 6 Credits

Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)

Academic Year

HL40481 Research design and project preparation 12 Credits
HL40484 Research project 24 Credits
HL50602 Research methods 10 Credits

Dissertation period

HL50606 Sport management practice track 30 Credits
HL50607 Sport management dissertation 30 Credits

Modular

HL50068 The sports doctor 6 Credits
HL50071 Exercise physiology 6 Credits
HL50072 The psychology of sport and exercise 6 Credits
HL50077 Research project design 6 Credits
HL50078 Research project 24 Credits
HL50079 Introduction to practice-based research 6 Credits
HL50082 Evidence into practice 6 Credits
HL50105 Research design and methods 12 Credits
HL50111 Sports injuries and rehabilitation 12 Credits
HL50137 Sports physiotherapy in practice I 6 Credits
HL50138 The sports environment 6 Credits
HL50140 Functional anatomy and sporting movement analysis 12 Credits
HL50141 Sports physiotherapy in practice II 6 Credits
HL50143 Athlete management 6 Credits
HL50144 Evidence-based clinical sports physiotherapy 6 Credits
HL50145 Sports physiotherapy research project 18 Credits
HL50157 Exercise for health 6 Credits
HL50162 Performance physiotherapy - spine 6 Credits
HL50163 Performance physiotherapy - lower limb 6 Credits
HL50164 Performance physiotherapy - upper limb 6 Credits
HL50496 SEM in practice 1 6 Credits
HL50497 SEM in practice 2 6 Credits

Semester 1

HL40064 Musculoskeletal modelling of human movement 6 Credits
HL40156 Integrative exercise physiology 6 Credits
HL40485 Disability sport & exercise 6 Credits
HL40486 Psychology of sport and performance excellence 6 Credits
HL50603 Sport marketing and promotional culture 15 Credits

Semester 2

HL40059 Physical activity and health across the lifespan 6 Credits
HL40482 Advanced quantitative and qualitative data analyses 6 Credits
HL40483 Scientific basis of strength and power training 6 Credits
HL40487 Advanced analysis of human movement and motor skills 6 Credits
HL40488 Advanced studies in physical activity motivation 6 Credits
HL50604 Managing sport development 10 Credits
HL50605 Sport leadership and athlete management 5 Credits

Level: Doctoral (FHEQ level 8)

Modular

HL60083 Research project preparation and planning 12 Credits
HL60084 Professional issues in health 1 - comparative health policy 12 Credits
HL60085 Professional issues in health 2 - practice 12 Credits
HL60086 Research project design and development 12 Credits
HL60087 Thesis for professional doctorate 198 Credits
HL60498 Policy specialism: health policy 18 Credits