Course Modules

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

The module will introduce you to the fundamental principles and techniques of biomechanics. You will learn how to apply these within a teaching context and understand how it affects the pupils you teach.

You will be taught how to plan, teach and evaluate the teaching and coaching of Invasion Games effectively, principally focusing on the Key Stage 4 age range and beyond. You will explore the differences in teaching style, content, organisation, and

The module covers a variety of physiological aspects that impact on exercising and sporting performance such as ergogenic aids, trainability and the environment. You will critically evaluate methods of analysing performance and consider the use of these tests in both

This module allows you to examine the complexities of working in a team and managing individuals within a sporting context. You will not only consider these in relation to working directly with children, but also other professionals, parents, coaches, and

This module will explore policies and practices regarding children’s health and consider environmental and social factors that mediate physical outcomes for the growing and developing child. You will examine the long-term and wide-reaching impacts of exercise and health in childhood,

This module will involve the identification and analysis of differing sporting practices across the globe. You will examine how communities engage with sporting practices and the role that the state and other governance has in the creation of identity through

This module aims to use a residential experience at an outdoor centre to explore the application of different OAA teaching methods to fulfil a range of pupil needs. You will build upon your understanding of what outdoor learning is and

This module will focus on performance, contextual and theoretical aspects within gymnastics. The performance strand will enable you to develop and refine increasingly demanding gymnastics skills and techniques on the floor and on a range of apparatus. You will work