Course Modules

This module attempts to identify the key cognitive factors responsible for the development and demonstration of expertise, and to explore the scope for the coach and the learner to enhance learning and performance through a better understanding of such processes.

This is an opportunity to develop your skills in delivering applied consultancy in the biomechanics of sport and exercise.

Personalise your learning and deepen your knowledge and skillset within an area of your coaching pertinent to your future aspirations.

This module develops a systematic understanding and critical appraisal of the mediated and un-mediated learning opportunities available to the developing coach and critically reflect on local, national and global level influences. You will develop critical awareness of current problems in

You will examine the demands of coaching across the lifespan and within both participation and performance environments. the module seeks to deepen your critical appreciation of planning in the mid and long term to support performance development over time. the

Sports Performance Analysis is a well-established scientific sub-discipline of sport and exercise science. Sports Performance Analysis is predicated on the provision of valid, objective and reliable data to inform the coaching process and decision-making processes. Therefore, this module aims to

An understanding of the role of skeletal muscles for whole-body physiological functioning exercise is essential when examining the impact of nutrition and physical training for sports for performance. This module develops critical knowledge of muscle function and energy demands, the

The MSc Research Dissertation and MSc Supervised Experience Portfolio requires meticulous planning and preparation. The primary aim of the module is to allow you to develop the rationale for the research question, aims, objectives and the rigorous and detailed methodology

This module develops your knowledge base associated with applied physiological and nutritional support in a range of different environments including exercise testing, physiological and dietary measurement, food safety and hygiene and UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) considerations. Specifically, the module will address

This is an introduction to quantitative and qualitative methodology for exercise and health using practical and real-world examples to illustrate how we make sense of data.