UDSEPAFY - BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Performance Analysis (including foundation year)

Knowledge and understanding of Sport and Exercise Performance Analysis is developed through an integrated programme of lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical’s and laboratory based sessions, and through the guided use of student centred learning activities such as problem solving exercises, case studies, directed reading and e-learning. Level 4 provides a solid foundation of knowledge and understanding in all disciplines of sports science including psychology, human physiology, biomechanics and anatomy. Key concepts to Sport and Exercise Performance Analysis such as an introduction to sport performance analysis and movement analysis among others, will be covered in this level, before progressing onto the use of relevant software in level 5. The focus of the level 5 programme is application of knowledge with specific focus on practical analysis for sports specific demands. At level 6 emphasis is placed on advanced and applied aspects of sport and exercise performance and analysis. This level includes specific placement-based experience. Opportunities to explore the ethical dimensions of the discipline are available at all levels. The teaching and learning strategies applied in the BSc aim to teach students to:
• further stimulate the student’s interest in and develop skills within sports performance analysis and provide an appropriate intellectual challenge at BSc level
• apply knowledge of scientific and analytical concepts
• promote the student’s self-management of the learning process with a view to future continued professional development teaching and learning strategies are determined by:
• student feedback from individual lectures, seminars and practical sessions.
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This four-year course includes a Foundation Year (level three) which introduces students to the fundamentals of science to enable them to study sport and exercise performance analysis at level four. It makes no assumptions about prior scientific study. Students will gain a solid grounding in biology, chemistry, and numeracy relevant to these subject areas. Practical sessions in the Science Centre help students gain proficiency at experimental work, and are delivered within PR3001 (Scientific Studies).

The principal aim for all awards in this pathway is to educate students, from a wide variety of backgrounds, to their full potential at graduate level. The development of potential is viewed as comprising both subject-specific knowledge, as well as a range of transferable skills. This course is designed for those students considering entering employment in professional performance analysis of sport and exercise domains. Students will study a range of modules covering performance analysis alongside the main sports science disciplines. These modules are designed to enable them to understand, analyse and improve sporting performance, and also allow students to develop skills that can be directly transferred to application in the workplace. Successful graduates will receive opportunities to complete internships with sports technology companies and professional sports governing bodies. Excellent links with sports technology companies and performance sport domains allow all students to experience a practical-based placement as part of their course. The course furthermore aims to develop students' ability to work independently, in proposing and developing solutions to problems in a systematic and effective manner, and in communicating confidently and clearly both in writing and verbally. It enables the demonstration of the graduate attributes of self-awareness; performance in a variety of idioms and contexts; and ethical and creative considerations. Students will be encouraged to engage meaningfully with the curriculum, to enable them to reflect on, plan and review their own personal and academic skills.

The course learning outcomes listed below have been developed in-line with the Level 6 descriptors for Bachelor’s degree with honours as stated in the QAA’s Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (2008)

1. Knowledge and understanding:
On completing the course, students will:
1.1 Have a thorough and systematic knowledge of the various scientific topics studied.
1.2 Have a high level of understanding of current research evidence on which knowledge of the principle areas of sport performance analysis, physical education and sports science are founded.

On completing the course students will be able to:
1.3 Apply scientific and pedagogical knowledge in practical settings.
1.4 Execute and critically evaluate research relevant to the areas of sport and exercise performance analysis.
1.5 Facilitate the enhancement of performance through analysis.
1.6 An appreciation of the fundamental concepts in biology, chemistry, biochemistry and
numeracy.

2. Cognitive intellectual skills:
On completing the course the student will be able to:
2.1 Understand and develop clear and logical arguments in support or criticism of scientific assertions and theories, incorporating literature-base evidence.
2.2 Make informed judgements when exploring research questions.
2.3 Show fluency with appropriate quantitative and numerical skills, involving relevant mathematical and statistical methods.
2.4 Demonstrate academic and scientific literacy at graduate level.

3. Transferable skills including those of employability and professional practice:
On completing the course the student will be able to:
3.1 Communicate, both orally and in writing, in a concise, clear and scholarly manner
3.2 Demonstrate a range of transferable skills including active involvement in learning, exercise of initiative and judgement, use of appropriate resources and technology including IT, the ability to work both independently and with others, and the capacity for self-awareness and self-reflection
3.3 Appreciate the skills necessary to secure and retain employment, including communication, consideration for others, creativity, dedication and self-discipline
3.4 Understand ethical and other professional issues involved in practice as a sport performance analysist, sport scientist, or coach.

4. Subject-specific practical skills:
On completing the course the student will be able to:
4.1 Demonstrate an understanding of practical skills relating to work as sport and exercise performance analyst.
4.2 Critically evaluate the principles and limitations of measurement and assessment strategies in sport and exercise performance, and physical education.
4.3 Propose appropriate methodologies for a variety of measurements in sport and exercise science and performance.
4.4 Facilitate the enhancement of sport performance through effective analysis.

Module
PR3001 Scientific Studies
PR3002 Biology
PR3003 Chemistry
PR3006/PR3008 Nutrition & Sports Science
ST4008 Foundations of Sport Psychology and Coaching
ST4009 Sports Anatomy and Biomechanics
ST4010 Human Physiology and Training Principles
ST4011 Sports Research Skills
ST5052 Psychological Factors in Sport: Individual differences
ST5013 Sport and Exercise Performance Analysis
ST5050 Principles of Sport and Exercise Physiology
ST5003 Biomechanics and control of Human Movement
ST5004 Principles of Effective Coaching and Teaching
ST5057 Contemporary Issues in Sport
ST5060 Sports Science Research Methods
ST6P01 Sports Science and Therapy Dissertation
ST6052 Principles of Sport Psychology and the Elite Athlete
ST6004 Advanced Coaching Theory, Practice and Application
ST6056 Advanced Sport and Exercise Performance Analysis
ST6054 Advanced Biomechanics
ST6W50 Sport and Exercise Performance Analysis Work Placement
ST6064 Clinical Exercise Physiology

The Benchmark Statements for ‘Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism’ were used.

Of the study areas specified as characterising sports-related programmes (p21), the present course focuses principally on 6.17 and 6.18. There is also considerable coverage of 6.19 and to a lesser extent 6.20.

A variety of assessment methods will be used including :

• Written reports
• Unseen examinations
• Critical literature searches/reviews,
• Practical case study reports,
• Oral presentations and viva examination
• Practical skills demonstrations
• Practical teaching assessments

Most assessments have both formative and summative roles. Additional non-assessed formative assessments will be used. The final year project provides the opportunity for an extended piece of formal scientific writing.

Throughout the course reflective practice and the ability to link theory to practice are central themes in both teaching and assessments. Dialogue and discussions based on these key themes are seen as essential progressions toward lifelong learning application.

A compulsory Work Placement module is taken in the third year, giving students the opportunity to gain specific work based experience in the specific areas of coaching or performance analysis, as well as in the more generic areas of sports science. Placements are evaluated and agreed by the placement module leader in advance.

PR3001, PR3002, PR3003, PR3006 or PR3008, ST4008, ST4009, ST4010, ST4011, ST5003, ST5004, ST5013, ST5060, ST6P01, ST6W50, ST6004, ST6054, ST6056

Individual modules within the course incorporate reflective practice. Students will take part in tutorials at all levels designed to facilitate discussion on what has been learnt in order that reflective learning will contribute to identifying objectives, success criteria and action plans.

This course is designed for those students considering entering the professional sports or sports technology domains. Students study a range of modules considering performance analysis alongside the main sports science disciplines. Modules such as Sport and Exercise Performance Analysis, and Advanced Sport and Exercise Performance analysis allow students to develop skills that can be directly transferred to application in the workplace. Excellent links with local sports technology companies, sports governing bodies and professional sports teams allow all students to experience a practical-based placement as part of their course.

The skills and techniques you’ll acquire on this course will allow you to pursue work as a professional sports performance analyst.

The programme is also designed to equip you with transferable skills to help you secure employment in a variety of sports settings, including sports teams, media companies, commercial sports technology and much more.

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

• at least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma)
• English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent, eg Functional Skills at Level 2) –if you meet UCAS points criteria but obtained a grade D/3 in English and/or Maths at GCSE you may be offered a University test in these areas

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