Undergraduate Programme Specification
BSc Health, Physical Activity and Sport
Academic Year 2022/23
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| Programme Title | BSc Health, Physical Activity and Sport | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Bachelor of Science | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | HPS-BSC-S | UCAS Code | LL34 | HECoS Code |
100098 - Sports studies - 50 100473 - Health studies - 50 |
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| ATAS Clearance Required | No | |||||||||||||
| Mode of Study | Full Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Single Honours | Length of Programme |
Full Time - 3 Academic Years |
Total Credits for Programme | 360 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | No | |||||||||||||
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Stranmillis University College |
School/Department |
Stranmillis University College |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 6 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Events, Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism (2016) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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No accreditations (PSRB) found. | |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations N/A |
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Programme Specific Regulations Students are not normally permitted to enrol for SHL2012 Practical Studies 2 without a pass in SHL1051 Practical Studies 1. |
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Students with protected characteristics N/A |
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
To provide a high quality education for students in dimensions of health, physical activity and sport, which provides opportunities for them to realise their potential to the highest possible extent within the timescale available to them for study;
To provide opportunities for a balanced and coherent education in health, physical activity and sport while retaining students' right to choose their modules flexibly according to their aptitudes and interests;
To develop students' knowledge and skills base in ways which, inter alia, will enhance their employment opportunities and enable them to make a valuable contribution to society.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Exercise analytical, critical and problem solving skills in the context of the theories within the discipline, employ methods of enquiry, evaluate applications and interventions; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Employed teaching and learning methods actively encourage students to develop their analytical and critical thinking skills. In year one there is a focus on creating a knowledge base in students with a progressive shift towards critical evaluation of sources in years two and three. Students are frequently required to review aspects of both practice and theory. Methods of Assessment Essay, presentations, exam, dissertation. |
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Direct their own learning and thinking and developed the capacity to think independently and to collaborate within a critical community of learning. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Independent reading, dissertation, feedback on group and individual presentations. Methods of Assessment Essay, presentations, dissertation, lab report. |
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Develop research skills and engaged with information retrieval, small-scale research design, data collection and analysis. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Taught sessions on study skills, taught research methods module, project work, individual and group presentations, dissertation. Methods of Assessment Essay, presentation, dissertation, lab report. |
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Display the capacity to communicate information in an accessible and understandable manner through both the written and spoken word, to different audiences and for different purposes. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Taught sessions on study skills, formal and informal feedback on submitted work, group and individual presentations. Methods of Assessment A range of written assignments including reports, e-newsletters, formal essays, dissertation. Oral presentations. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Observe and evaluate. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practical Lab work, practical sporting sessions. Methods of Assessment Lab report, practical session proforma. |
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Effectively use and develop skills in I.C.T. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Requirement to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint, research data bases, Publisher, Audacity and Moviemaker. Methods of Assessment Requirement is embedded in specific assessments. |
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Reflect upon and manage career development. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Preparation for and completion of work placement. Methods of Assessment Submission of work placement assignment. Mock interviews. |
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Critically reflect and analyse. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Preparation for laboratory reports, lectures, practicals, seminars, tutorials. Methods of Assessment Coursework, self-reflection forms for practical teaching, essays and coursework. |
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Work collaboratively. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Group presentations, team teaching of practical elements, small group lab work, small group work to produce webinars, e-newsletters and peer teaches. Methods of Assessment Presentations, quality of team teach, production of valid lab data, production of webinars and e-newsletters. |
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Be an effective team leader. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Within selected elements of the practical studies strand of the degree students are allocated a leadership role in the organisation and delivery of some practical sessions. Methods of Assessment Quality of leadership demonstrated within the session (students receive tutor and peer feedback on the session delivered). |
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Successfully undertake research techniques and methodologies. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Research methods module, lab based investigation, dissertation. Methods of Assessment Written assignment, lab report, dissertation. |
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Submit bodies of knowledge to critical analysis. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Taught sessions on completion of small scale literature review, small group discussions of research papers, completion of literature review for dissertation. Methods of Assessment Written assignment, engagement in small scale discussions, submission of dissertation. |
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Prepare and deliver oral presentations. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Production of and peer and tutor feedback on group and individual presentations. Methods of Assessment Production of presentations. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Understand the features and strategies which characterise health promotion and the range of approaches and methods adopted by health professionals. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, presentations, private study. Methods of Assessment Written coursework, presentations, examination. |
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Apply the principles of physical education and sports coaching in a practical context. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, presentations, private study, practicals. Methods of Assessment Written coursework, presentations, examination, practicals. |
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Understand the multifaceted nature of health and wellbeing and provide health related advice in a practical setting. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, presentations, private study. Methods of Assessment Written coursework, examination. |
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Apply principles of management in the context of health and physical activity and sport. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, presentations, private study. Methods of Assessment Written coursework, presentations, examination. |
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Understand and apply principles of psychology in a practical context. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, presentations, private study. Methods of Assessment Written coursework, presentations, examination. |
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Apply the principles of quality management in relation to customer service in health physical activity and sport. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, presentations, private study. Methods of Assessment Written coursework, presentations, examination. |
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Display knowledge and understanding of nutrition for health and sport. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars, presentations, private study. Methods of Assessment Written coursework, presentations. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Plan, deliver and evaluate practical activity sessions. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Taught sessions on planning and evaluation, practical teaching sessions. Methods of Assessment Practical sessions are assessed. Planning and evaluation are assessed through coursework. |
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Assess physical activity in individuals and populations. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Taught and practical sessions. Methods of Assessment Specific coursework and examination. |
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Plan and evaluate physical activity interventions. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Practical sessions. Methods of Assessment Practical sessions. |
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Demonstrate competence in a range of anthropometrical and physiological assessments. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Taught and practical sessions. Methods of Assessment Lab report, coursework, examination. |
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Plan, implement and evaluate, psychological interventions for health and sport. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Presentations, taught and practical sessions. Methods of Assessment Presentations, coursework and examination. |
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Plan and evaluate community based health and sport intervention. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, seminars. Methods of Assessment Coursework, examination. |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
| Practical Studies 1 - Foundation | SHL1051 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 40% | 0% | 60% |
| An Introduction to Nutrition | SHL1023 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 40% | 0% | 60% |
| Sociology of Health and Sport | SHL1004 | 1 | 10 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| An Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology | SHL1072 | 1 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| An introduction to Body Systems | SHL1015 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 40% | 0% | 60% |
| Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Health | SHL1016 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Introduction to Organisations | SHL1041 | 1 | 10 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 80% | 20% | 0% |
| Practical Studies 2 - Developed | SHL2012 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Sports Nutrition | SHL2021 | 2 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Community Health and Health Promotion | SHL2014 | 2 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Sport and Exercise Psychology applied | SHL2071 | 2 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Managing People and Markets | SHL2004 | 2 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Sports Development - Introduction | SHL2025 | 2 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Health & Safety (Erasmus & Part-time Students) | SHL2073 | 2 | 10 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Introduction to Research Methods | SHL2008 | 2 | 10 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Work Placement and Health & Safety | SHL2022 | 2 | 10 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| European Outreach | SHL2082 | 2 | 60 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Exercise Science | SHL2043 | 2 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Dissertation | SHL3021 | 3 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Project Management | SHL3017 | 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Sports Development - Advanced | SHL3007 | 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Health Promotion and Professional Practice | SHL3006 | 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Practical Studies 3 - Applied | SHL3016 | 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Psychology of Physical Activity | SHL3086 | 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Assessment of Physical Activity | SHL3005 | 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 50% | 0% | 50% |
Notes
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