Course Modules

In considering the diversity of ways that sport relates to the study of subcultures, this module will analyse the relationship between sporting subcultures and the wider society in terms of the social and cultural context. The module will draw upon […]

The module introduces key theoretical issues regarding the development and education of coaches towards effective delivery. You will gain knowledge of, and experience in, the role and process of mentoring and observing others towards the development of effective coaching. 

The focus of the module will be on allowing you to gain an understanding of culturally specific sports, minority sports, and sports adapted for those with disabilities. The content of the module will reflect these theoretical components, but there will

The module begins by tracing the historical relationship between coaching and sport development. A more detailed conceptual analysis of sports development is then undertaken before linking the sport development process to the role and function of coaching within this context.

this module explores the nature of planning, managing and delivering a community sport event or project in the context of modern sport development. The role of the coach is also discussed and critiqued in the context of planning and delivering

This module develops your critical, analytical and performance-based analysis of trends and patterns in the development of playing strategies related to association football. You will gain an advanced understanding of the practices, philosophies and methods of working with players in

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,

The module will investigate why people are critically important in the leisure industry. This includes all aspects of human resources from how management set the tone of an organisation’s culture to how an organisation’s objectives are achieved. It will explain

The module is divided into key overarching themes: the philosophy of strategy; the process of strategy; the drivers of strategy and whether the crucial determinants of a strategy are the organisation of the environment. The module concludes with a discussion

You are encouraged to identify a research question appropriate to your degree pathway that is of interest and relevance to your studies. The investigation may be based within single or multiple disciplines. An appropriate approach to addressing the question is