Sports Coaching Science
BSc (Hons)

Basic Biomechanics

This module aims to introduce students to the fundamental aspects of biomechanics and anatomy that they will require throughout their degree. It will involve a series of lectures to identify and explain the key principles, and associated smaller group laboratory or seminar classes to allow the students to further explore and understand these topics. Laboratory classes will provide students with hands-on experience of biomechanical data collection.

Coaching Process One

The module introduces the underpinning theories and concepts which are fundamental to the coaching process. The students will be expected to apply these theories and concepts to their practical coaching. Students will cover a range of topics that provide the grounding for future coaching development.

Introduction to Research

This module will introduce students to fundamental issues in research methods and design. It will cover basic data handling and manipulation skills within quantitative and qualitative approaches.

Introduction to Sport Psychology and Skill Acquisition

The module aims to introduce key theoretical and applied concepts in sport psychology and skill acquisition.

Physiology of Exercise

This module introduces students to fundamental principles underlying exercise physiology, focusing on the structure and function of physiological systems. Students should be able to identify key physiological responses to exercise within theoretical frameworks and concepts. 

Students should also be able to assess and record physiological responses to exercise using newly learnt laboratory techniques to further their understanding and present their findings within pre-defined criteria associated with the study of exercise physiology.

The Developing Athlete

The module aims to introduce the underpinning theories and concepts in relation to the developing athlete which are fundamental to coaching young athletes. The concepts will include core movement skills, coordination skills and mental and social development of young athletes.

Coaching Process Two

This module is a practical based module which aims to improve students' sports coaching techniques. Students are expected to implement theoretical content into practical coaching situations.

Notational Analysis

This module involves objective measures of different disciplines which affect sport performance. Students are expected to explore these disciplines and report any implications for sport performance.

Physiology of Training

This module aims to develop an integrationist approach in the physiological aspects of training and how these can be manipulated to maximise performance. Students will also begin to develop the ability to assess determinants and limitations of performance from an integrated and mechanisitic viewpoint.

Please note: you will need to have attended 'Physiology of Exercise' in order to study this module.

Research Methods

This module is designed to introduce students to fundamental issues in research methods and design. The module will allow students to engage in the interpretation and critical evaluation of existing research in Sport Coaching Science. It also aims to increase students' understanding of the purpose and production of a scientific review of literature.

Skill Acquisition One

This module aims to develop student understanding of how skills are acquired in sport and the methods through which coaches can influence learning.

Social Psychology of Sport

The module aims to build on and further develop key theoretical concepts in sport psychology that were introduced at Level 4.

Sports Biomechanics

Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology

The aim of this module is to give students applied competence and knowledge in a range of physiological testing procedures.

Applied Sport Psychology

The module aims to consolidate key theoretical and applied concepts in sport psychology. The module also aims to enable students to diagnose sport psychology problems and to provide suitable interventions.

Please note: you will need to have attended 'Social Psychology of Sport' in order to study this module.

Applied Sports Coaching Science One

This module aims to develop knowledge of sports science disciplines and their application to sports coaching. This module has both theory and practical sessions to allow an application of theory in sports coaching settings.

Applied Sports Coaching Science Two

This module aims to further develop students' critical understanding and application of sport science knowledge within the coaching context from Applied Coaching Science One. The emphasis of this module will be on the direct intervention skills applied by evidence-based coaches to implement and evaluate a programme of planned development for improved performance.

Coach Education

This module aims to develop students' critical understanding of the importance of, and procedures for, the development of coaches and coaching structures.

Environmental Physiology

This module aims to give students an understanding of the effects of environmental factors on sport performance and to enable the students to critically evaluate strategies to improve performance.

Experimental Biomechanics

The module aims to develop knowledge, understanding and experience of kinetic and kinematic measurement techniques involved in biomechanical analysis of sport performance. 

Please note: you will need to have attended 'Experimental Biomechanics' in order to study this module.

Performance Analysis

This module is designed to allow students to collect video footage and analyse an aspect of sport performance. From this analysis students make recommendations as to how performance can be enhanced.

Research Project

This module aims to give students the opportunity to utilise and further develop skills they have gained at Levels 4 and 5 (years one and two) by carrying out an independent piece of research within their chosen area of interest.

Skill Acquisition Two

This module provides students with an in-depth and critical understanding of contemporary theory, research, and practice in the field of skill acquisition and motor behaviour. This module also aims to enhance applied practice by allowing students to plan, develop, and implement sessions that are evidence based and grounded in theory.