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Department for Health Programme Catalogue 2021/2


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

[Page last updated: 21 April 2021]

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.

  

Possible exit awards for this programme:



Years 1 & 2

This course is being replaced by a new version so Years 1 and 2 of this version are not available in 2021/2. You can find details of the new course here.

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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
  • 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]


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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 23 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 24 [pdf].
  • 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]


Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 4
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
HL30054 Nutrition & metabolism 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL30109 Contemporary research issues in sport and exercise science 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS 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]
HL30056 Further biomechanics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL30155 Applying psychology to physical activity and health 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS 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]
HL40482 Advanced quantitative and qualitative data analyses 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL40483 Scientific basis of strength and power training 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS 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]
HL30186 Applied sport biomechanics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL30188 Environmental & occupational physiology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS 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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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

NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B) [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B) [pdf].
  • 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]


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]

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]
HL40156 Integrative exercise physiology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL40486 Psychology of sport and performance excellence 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS 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]
HL30056 Further biomechanics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL30155 Applying psychology to physical activity and health 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS 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]

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]
HL40487 Advanced analysis of human movement and motor skills 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL40488 Advanced studies in physical activity motivation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS 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]
HL30186 Applied sport biomechanics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
HL30188 Environmental & occupational physiology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS 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 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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.