Physical Activity and Health Science – BSc (Hons)

This module will explore physical activity trends and guidelines for range of populations and across the lifespan and will introduce the role of physical activity for health, wellbeing and the prevention of disease.

Human Physiology 1 aims to introduce and provide students with an in-depth understanding of the structure and function of four physiological systems in the human body: the cardiovascular system, the musculoskeletal system, the respiratory system and the nervous system.

The aim of the module is to equip students with the key academic and research skills needed to succeed at university.

This module, through a multidisciplinary approach, introduces students to the basic theory and principles of sport and exercise science and will equip students with the basic skills needed to assess an individual/group/team and subsequently write a training/ exercise plan to improve sporting performance and/or health.

This module will introduce students to the concept, models and principles of health promotion theory and practice to improve health and wellbeing.

This module aims to introduce students to the fundamental principles of biology and chemistry required for the sport and health sciences.

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the fundamental quantitative principles underpinning the health sciences and to provide them with the necessary tools to deal with the quantitative aspects of the discipline, using a wide range of well-illustrated context-based examples.

The aim of this module is to enable students to develop an understanding of the concepts of health and wellness, a key priority for the Government and the whole of society, and will focus on lifestyle-related behaviours which are central to chronic diseases and poor health observed in modern-day society.

Human Physiology 2 aims to introduce and provide students with knowledge of the digestive system, metabolism and energy systems, fuel utilisation, endocrine system, and immune system.

The module will explain the difference between determinants and correlates of Physical Activity Behaviours, and will outline and describe the predominant approaches to increasing physical activity through knowledge of determinants that influence Physical Activity Behaviours across the life course in different settings

This module aims to develop the academic and scientific writing skills Sport and Health Science students need to succeed at university.

Foundations of group exercise instruction introduces students to the fundamental components of exercise in a group setting and how to apply components and principals within a group exercise environment.

The aim of this module is to provide students with an introduction to business, business modelling with particular emphasis on marketing and entrepreneurial skills.

The aim of this module is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the physical development of children and adolescents, with specific focus on skills that affect participation in physical activity and sport.

This module, through a multidisciplinary approach, introduces students to the basic theory and principles of sport and exercise science and will equip students with the basic skills needed to assess an individual/group/team and subsequently write a training/ exercise plan to improve sporting performance and/or health.

This module will introduce students to the concept, models and principles of health promotion theory and practice to improve health and wellbeing.

This module will outline and describe the predominant measurement methodologies utilised in physical activity and health research.

This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the social and cultural contexts of health and physical activity, while seeking to explore the manner in which society shapes and informs our experiences of, and responses to, health and physical activity.

The aim of this module is to develop the student’s knowledge of the anatomy and functioning of the musculoskeletal system with specific focus on the role, structure, and location of muscle, tendons, ligaments, and bones responsible for both every day and sports related movements.

To provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills required for promoting health taking into account assessment of needs, methods, target groups, settings and timing of activities.

The purpose of this module is to provide students with a formal introduction to scientific research methods; the critical analysis of research; and the use of statistics in sports, exercise, and health science from factors related to designing a study through to the formal analysis of the data and the presentation of results.

Individual Exercise Instruction is a progression from Foundations of Group Exercise Instruction where students will explore more advanced exercise training techniques and further students’ competency for individual exercise programme design and delivery.

This module will apply the principles of human nutrition by providing theoretical content regarding the role of nutrition throughout the lifespan.

The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the scientific principles that underpin the design of training programmes, and the physiological adaptations that occur in response to aerobic training, anaerobic training and resistance training, in the context of both sport and health.

The purpose of this module is to address a range of research methodologies relevant to the analysis, critique and understanding of the research process and to subsequently apply these methodologies to sport and health science related issues.

The aim of this module is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the physical development of children and adolescents, with specific focus on skills that affect participation in physical activity and sport.

The aim of this module is to examine key principles and concepts of promoting health and lifestyle-related behaviours among special populations, in order to develop students’ theoretical knowledge and applied skills of health promotion in practice.

The aim of this module is to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to prescribe and deliver safe and effective exercise for clinical populations.

The aim of this module is to inform students of the current theories, challenges and interventions for supporting health behavioural change to enable students to apply this learning to practice.

This module aims to explore the underlying principles of public health epidemiology and how it can provide evidence for policy and public health agendas.

The aim of this module is to provide students with the opportunity to participate in a full-time work-place environment in the fields of Physical Activity and Health/Sport Science/Nutrition and Health Science and to apply their knowledge and skills in a practical, real-word setting while experiencing the culture, nature and structure of employment.

The purpose of this module is to engage students in formal scientific research as a means to develop skills in project management, data acquisition, evaluation and communication of scientific information.

In this module, students will engage with key stakeholders and apply behaviour change theory and principles to develop a healthy lifestyle programme, that includes a focus on physical activity, for a target group.

The aim of this module is to provide the learner with in-depth knowledge and skills to conduct consultations for public health in both group and one-to-one settings.

The purpose of this module is to engage students in formal scientific research as a means to develop skills in project management, data acquisition, evaluation and communication of scientific information.

The aim of this module is to equip students with the specialist knowledge and practical skills required to design and deliver comprehensive exercise programmes for populations with unique needs.

This module will afford students the opportunity to practically apply their knowledge and skills of core principles within health promotion and health behaviour change by implementing and evaluating a healthy lifestyle programme, that includes a focus on physical activity, for a target group.