Course Modules

This module enables you to meet both the stage 1 and stage 2 requirements for the Practice Educator Professional Standards for social work (PEPS).

Gain an understanding of what constitutes good end of life care. This will be coupled with opportunities to gain an understanding of the fundamental principles involved in providing best quality care to people that are dying, including providing support to

Obtain a thorough understanding of theory surrounding loss and bereavement. This will include a process by which you will be encouraged to examine your values and beliefs.

You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to undertake the role of a mentor or coach in a practice setting.

This will enable you to synthesise practice knowledge and evidence of continuing professional development with learning at master’s level. It will assist you in applying formal learning within the workplace to enable the development of skills in critical analysis, reflection

Traditionally, sport psychologists have advocated the use of numerous mental training strategies that are purported to enhance the cognitive, affective and behavioural states of the performers that they work with. This module provides you with an understanding of the efficacy

This module explore the latest issues in modern sports coaching. You will consider a wide range of areas including: working with those with disabilities, drugs and doping, gender and race issues, child protection, and managin conflict.

This module applies health-behaviour-change theory and research to the promotion of physical activity in specialised populations, such as those with chronic health conditions or physical disabilities. It looks at different types of interventions, such as those targeting individuals, groups and

This module critically examines the process of rehabilitation as it pertains to cardiovascular disease. Detailed exploration of the aetiology of coronary heart disease (CHD), lifestyle management, and psychology of behaviour change in relation to lifestyle. The evidence-base for exercise and

Students are expected to undertake a placement or placements, which in total would constitute a minimum of 200 hours experience that enables them to develop, apply and reflect on their clinical practice across the core areas of sports therapy practice.