Course Modules

This module aims to address contemporary topics relating to the professional issues surrounding teaching and coaching whilst exploring and debating current developments in both professions.

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

The module introduces you to research that explores the relationship between good teaching and good progress for all pupils, including promoting learning-focussed behaviours, adaptive teaching and a range of other teaching and learning strategies.

This module will use a series of lectures and workshops to explore curricula employed in classroom teaching such as: the national curriculum GCSE PE BTEC Sport A-level PE. You will consider how schemes of work and lesson plans are developed

This module is the culmination of previous learning and is the major element of your independent enquiry on your programme. The module requires that you reflect on, and utilise the knowledge base, context, and application of taught modules, as well

This module explores the multidisciplinary nature of sports performance. Having identified the demands placed on the athlete, you will examine ways of enhancing performance by integrating some well-established principles of psychology, biomechanics and physiology. You will look to critically examine

In this module, you will explore the relationship between political agendas and sport and physical education agendas, from both international and comparative perspectives. You will analyse the utilisation and impact of sporting mega-events such as the Olympics and widening global

You will have the opportunity to lead practical sessions with a focus on a particular teaching approach. You will need to critically reflect on the different teaching approaches and how the pedagogical behaviours influence performance and learning within these approaches.

This module focuses on the requirements of effective coaching delivery within groups and teams. It will critically analyse and address the knowledge and skills necessary to work with groups of athletes across key coaching contexts. You will understand how to

This module aims to help you make the transition between UK qualifications levels three and four (Year One at university) by improving intellectual and academic skills, which will support you throughout your programme. As part of the developing professional skills