15 credits
Level 1
First Term
15 credits
Level 1
Second Term
15 credits
Level 2
First Term
• understanding the fundamental factors that limit exercise performance is of great importance for human health and athletic performance;
• this course integrates the knowledge in biomechanics, physiology, psychology and pharmacology in order to build a comprehensive understanding of physical activity and exercise performance in humans;
• this core knowledge prepares you for more advanced study of sports and health sciences;
• you will also participate in practical series focussed on energy expenditure and fitness testing which will build essential laboratory and data analysis skills of importance for employability in the area of sports and health
15 credits
Level 2
Second Term
30 credits
Level 3
Second Term
30 credits
Level 3
Second Term
30 credits
Level 3
Second Term
The quantitative assessment and analysis of training, competition preparation and recovery involves the integration of an understanding of exercise physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition to optimise sport team performance.
This course examines training practice and competition preparation to provide an analytical assessment of training practice and competition in team sport;
The course utilises a problem-based approach to allow students to develop critical thinking and engagement with coaches to deliver the scientific analysis of data collected during matches;
The course provides the opportunity to actively engage in sport science support to develop data analysis skills and a problem solving approach to team performance
30 credits
Level 3
Second Term
30 credits
Level 4
First Term
15 credits
Level 4
First Term
Obesity is a major worldwide health problem and in simple terms is caused by an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure. However, this simple equation ignores the complex range of factors that control how individuals respond to today's energy rich environment. These include differences in the way we sense hunger, our capacity to store or burn energy, our response to nutrients and how circulating factors affect the function of our metabolically important tissues. This course examines how body weight is controlled, why obesity can cause ill-health and what we can do to prevent or treat obesity and associated diseases.
15 credits
Level 4
First Term
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