In this assessment students will complete a presentation where they will break down performance data, displaying where an athlete’s strengths and weaknesses might be and how they can develop those weaknesses.

Formative assessment will form a key aspect of preparing students for their summative assessment. All students will receive a formative assessment opportunity as part of the module.

This sport and exercise science module covers a range of BASES endorsed disciplines, including sports psychology, physiology and biomechanics. These disciplines are essential within all aspects of sports, including coaching, therapy, and strength and conditioning. The module allows students to experience chunks of different sport science content and consider how this applies when working with athletes and participants, providing a broad overview and allowing students to specialise as they move into level four.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a variety of aspects that contribute to modern sports science

Learning Outcome: Knowledge and understanding, Research

2. Understand how to apply key theoretical principles of sport and exercise science to develop performance.

Learning Outcome: Communication, Application and Problem and Solving

3. Assess a range of performance metrics and interpret the role they play in developing individuals

Learning Outcome: Critical reasoning and Collaboration, Digital Literacy

On this module, you will learn through a combination of interactive lectures, practical workshops and applied learning activities across each sport and exercise science discipline. You will explore key concepts through demonstrations, small group tasks and guided practical experiences that help you connect theory to real sporting contexts. Case studies and applied examples will show how psychology, physiology and biomechanics inform work with athletes and participants. Structured reflection and formative feedback will support your understanding and help you identify areas of interest for future specialisation as you progress through your course.

Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre (with internet connectivity)

Simulation and Immersion technology

Appropriately and adequately equipped facilities for the practical activity to be undertaken (typically AstroTurf pitch or sports hall)

Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities

Kenney, W. L., Wilmore, J. H., & Costill, D. L. (2021).¿Physiology of sport and exercise. Human kinetics.

Liu, S. (2021). APPLICATION OF SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY IN TRAINING AND COMPETITIVE COMPETITION.¿Psychiatria Danubina,¿33(suppl 7), 223-225.

Taborri, J., Keogh, J., Kos, A., Santuz, A., Umek, A., Urbanczyk, C., ... & Rossi, S. (2020). Sport biomechanics applications using inertial, force, and EMG sensors: A literature overview.¿Applied bionics and biomechanics,¿2020.

This module introduces you to the core disciplines of sport and exercise science, including sports psychology, physiology and strength & conditioning. You will explore how these areas support performance, learning and wellbeing across coaching, therapy and strength and conditioning settings. By experiencing a broad range of sport science content, you will develop a strong foundation that helps you understand how science is applied in practice and supports your progression into more specialised study at Level 4.