Course Modules

An introduction to the key debates and issues related definitions, concepts and components of health and physical fitness in the UK. It aims to provide an understanding of how lifestyle factors, social and environmental structures influence decisions to engage in […]

You will be introduced to study skills for higher education and discover the philosophical underpinnings of research in the sport and health sciences. You will also be introduced to qualitative research methods.

While learning the technical components involved in the teaching and coaching of specific skills, you will also be introduced to fundamental biomechanical principles which impact performance. The module will apply research and enquiry to real-life lived experiences that are associated

This module aims to give you an overview of a number of issues related to coaching children in sport and/or providing sports opportunities for them. The module examines the development of the young performer from a multidisciplinary perspective and aims

The module aims to provide you with a critical appreciation of the principles, theory and practice of health promotion in the UK. This will involve the application of the knowledge of sport, health and physical activity in the context of

This module seeks to provide you with an understanding of more advanced social theories and their application to the study of issues in sport and society. the module will explore how the use of such theories can provide a more

This module allows you to examine the opportunities and constraints for sport as it develops according to business and commercial principles in the UK and globally. Concepts and terms from sport business and sport management are viewed through social science

This module introduces you to the key debates and issues related to sport, health and physical activity in the UK. You will explore key definitions, concepts and components of health and physical fitness and their relationship to sport, physical activity

This module seeks to give you a knowledge and understanding of the marketing and sales process and specifically how to apply it to the sport and physical activity industry. This will be achieved through the study of key marketing principals,

This module aims to introduce you to psychological theories and concepts that are relevant to effective coaching of groups. the module will also explore key issues in: the coach-athlete relationship; group dynamics and leadership; self-belief and mental toughness; motivation; and,