3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate:
- an ability to reflect critically upon approaches to the acquisition, interpretation and analysis of information in a variety of sport contexts
- their knowledge and understanding of sport, management and leisure- related behaviour
- an understanding of theories, principles and practice, developed from study of core management areas of human resources, finance, economics, marketing and operations as applied to sport and leisure contexts
- the importance of policy, planning and management to the delivery of sport and leisure operations
Module choice will be important in determining whether the following intended learning outcomes are achieved:
- the importance of the social, economic and political domains to explain the development and differentiation of sport in society.
- an understanding of human structure and function addressed in multi- discipline based enquiry
- an ability to understand, critically evaluate and reflect upon issues of lifestyle, consumption and culture, and to analyse the affect that they can have on people’s leisure.
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- reflect critically on the central themes and issues in modules within the programme
- critically assess and interpret evidence from data and text derived from sport and leisure related enquiry
- present a reasoned argument to assess the merits of contrasting theories, explanations and instructional models
- relate theory to practice in sport, exercise, leisure and management
- apply knowledge to solve problems in a variety of laboratory and sport-based practicals
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- plan, design and execute a sustained piece of independent research
- monitor and evaluate sports performance in laboratories and field settings
- undertake laboratory and fieldwork efficiently and with due regard to safety and risk assessment
- plan, prepare and present appropriate techniques and skills to develop practice in a range of sport activities
- apply vocationally relevant concepts to the operation and strategic management of human, financial and physical resources
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should have developed competencies in the following generic skill areas:
- communication
- numeracy
- information technology
- team work
- problem solving
- management of self learning
(ref. Skills for Success Programme http://www.lboro.ac.uk/service/ltd/services/stud_support/programme.html)
4. Programme structure
4.1 Part A - Introductory Modules
Code
|
Module title
|
Modular weight
|
Semester
|
Compulsory or Optional
|
PSA001
|
Teaching and Coaching 1
|
20
|
1&2
|
O
|
BSA512
|
The Leisure Market
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
PSA003
|
Academic and Professional Skills
|
10
|
1&2
|
C
|
PSA011
|
Introduction to Sport Pedagogy
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
PSA020
|
Introduction to Human and Exercise Physiology
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
PSA024
|
Introduction to Sociology of Sport
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
PSA028
|
Biomechanics of Sport
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
PSA044
|
The Sport Industries
|
20
|
1
|
C
|
BSA510
|
Economic Environment of Leisure Management
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
BSA530
|
Behaviour in Sporting Organisations
|
10
|
2
|
C
|
PSA026
|
Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
PSA027
|
Introduction to Motor Control & Motor Learning
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
PSA030
|
Introduction to Physical Activity and Health
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
PSA040
|
Sports Enterprise
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
PSA041
|
Olympic Studies
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
Or
|
Part A module(s) from the University Undergraduate Module Catalogue or a module from the University Wide Language Programme, subject to approval by Programme Director
|
10
Or
20
|
1
Or
2
|
O
|
*Students are not permitted to take additional optional modules from the School of Business and Economics in Part A.
Compulsory and optional modules must be taken such that the total modular weight for the year is 120 credits, with a minimum modular weight of 50 in each semester. Students who opt for a 50/70 or 70/50 split of credit weightings must have the permission of the Programme Director.
4.2 Part B - Degree Modules
Code
|
Module title
|
Modular weight
|
Semester
|
Compulsory or Optional
|
PSB001
|
Teaching and Coaching 2
|
20
|
1&2
|
O
|
PSB010
|
Sport Pedagogy 2
|
20
|
1&2
|
O
|
PSB211
|
Exercise Physiology
|
20
|
1&2
|
O
|
Or
|
Part B module(s) from the University Undergraduate Module Catalogue or a module from the University Wide Language Programme, subject to approval by Programme Director
|
10
Or
20
|
1
&/Or
2
|
O
|
BSB510M
|
Human Resource Management in Sports Organisations
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
BSB520M
|
Principles of Marketing for Sport and Leisure
|
10
|
1
|
C
|
BSB530M
|
Accounting for Business
|
10
|
1
|
C
|
PSB005
|
Research Skills B1
|
10
|
1
|
C
|
PSB024
|
Making Sense of Modern Sport
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
PSB027
|
Motor Control of Sports Movements
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
PSB029
|
Biomechanics of Sports Movements
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
PSB031
|
Psychological Issues and Strategies in Sport
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
PSB032
|
Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Health
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
BSB522M
|
The Marketing Mix for Sport and Leisure
|
10
|
2
|
C
|
BSB532M
|
Accounting for Managers
|
10
|
2
|
C
|
PSB002
|
Structural Kinesiology
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
PSB006
|
Research Skills B2
|
10
|
2
|
C
|
PSB015
|
Sport, Ideologies and Values
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
PSB026
|
Group and Interpersonal Processes in Competitive Sport
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
PSB028
|
Methods of Analysis in Sports Biomechanics
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
PSB033
|
Principles of Exercise Psychology
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
PSB044M
|
Sport, Social Inclusion and Diversity
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
PSB052M
|
Managing Sport Organisations
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
M Signifies management modules which, combined, should not exceed a maximum modular weight of 50.
Compulsory and optional modules must be taken such that the total modular weight for the year is 120 credits, with a minimum modular weight of 50 in each semester. Students who opt for a 50/70 or 70/50 split of credit weightings must have the permission of the Programme Director.
4.3 Part I - Placement (8 semester programme only)
DPS Route: Candidates on degree programmes with professional training will register for the non-credit bearing placement module PSI004.
OR
DIntS Route: Candidates on degree programmes with international studies will register for the non-credit bearing placement module PSI005.
4.4 Part C - Degree Modules
Code
|
Module title
|
Modular weight
|
Semester
|
Compulsory or Optional
|
PSC003*
|
Dissertation
|
40
|
1&2
|
O
|
PSC005*
|
Project: Physiology
|
40
|
1&2
|
O
|
PSC100
|
Science and Elite Performance in Sport
|
20
|
1&2
|
O
|
PSC032
|
Physical Activity and Health of Children
|
20
|
2
|
O
|
Or
|
Part C module(s) from the University Undergraduate Catalogue or a module from the University Wide Language Programme, subject to approval by the Programme Director
|
10
Or
20
|
1
&/or
2
|
O
|
BSC565
|
Fundamentals of Strategic Management
|
10
|
1
|
C
|
PSC049
|
Sport Policy Analysis
|
20
|
1
|
C
|
PSC017
|
Sport Pedagogy 3
|
20
|
1
|
O
|
PSC019
|
Applied Physiology of Sports Performance
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
PSC021 |
Physiology of Exercise and Health
|
10 |
1 |
O |
PSC022
|
Sport Injuries
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
PSC024
|
Sport, the Body and Deviance
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
PSC028
|
Advanced Methods of Analysis in Sports Biomechanics
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
PSC033
|
Psychology in Physical Education and Youth Sport
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
PSC035
|
Performance Psychology for Sporting Excellence
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
PSC045
|
Advanced Sport Marketing
|
10
|
1
|
O
|
PSC016
|
Physiology of Exercise in Special Populations
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
PSC018
|
Teaching and Coaching 3
|
20
|
2
|
O
|
PSC020
|
Sport Nutrition
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
PSC023
|
Sport, Celebrity and Place
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
PSC027
|
Advanced Motor Control of Sports Movements
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
PSC029
|
Mechanics of Sports Techniques
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
PSC034
|
Sport Psychology in Action
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
PSC036
|
Applied Exercise Psychology
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
PSC044
|
Global Issues in Sport
|
10
|
2
|
O
|
PSC046
|
Sports Economics
|
20
|
2
|
O
|
PSC047
|
Sports Governance
|
20
|
2
|
O
|
*Students may opt for either PSC003 or PSC005, not both
Please note: Optional modules are subject to availability and timetable permitting.
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XX.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.