Approved PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION(UNDERGRADUATE) 1. … · 2015. 10. 9. · Status Approved PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION(UNDERGRADUATE) 1. TARGET AWARD 2. Award 3. Title BSc (Hons) Sport

ApprovedStatus PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION(UNDERGRADUATE) 1. TARGET AWARD2. Award 3. TitleBSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

4. DATE OF VALIDATION Date of most recent modification (Faculty/ADQU use only) Version Number (ADQU use only)

30-MAR-15

2 5. AWARDING INSTITUTION Edge Hill University 6. TEACHING INSTITUTION

7. ADMINISTRATIVE BASE Faculty of Arts & Sciences 8. PLANNING UNIT Sport and Physical Activity

9. UNIT OF PERIODIC REVIEW Sport and Physical Activity 10. UCAS 11. EHU COURSE CODE BAS000291 12. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Normal minimum entry requirements for the Sport & Exercise Science programme

include GCSE Mathematics (Grade C) and English Language (Grade C) or an equivalentindication of numeracy and literacy skills plus either: A total of 300 UCAS tariff points normally including 100 points (grade B) in either single 6or 12 unit GCE/VCE Advanced Award in P.E., Sports Studies or related area with the remaining 200 points achieved from GCE/VCE 6 or 12 unit Awards including 100 points (grade B) in another subject OR Other awards such as BTEC Nationals, International Baccalaurate, Irish Leaving Certificate, Scottish Highers and School Diplomas will require the equivalent points scores as the UCAS tariff. The University Policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applies to this programme, and RPL may be used at the admission stage to credit students possessing non-standard qualifications or experiential learning drawn from relevant life/work experience.Students are required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check upon entry to the programme. Applications made by non-EEA students will be considered as part of the international admissions process in accordance with University procedure. An updated enhanced DBS check may be required before students can undertake a work placement. Direct Entry on to Level 5 and Transfers from Other Institutions Students may enter the programme at Level 5 if they can demonstrate appropriate prior learning e.g. completion of an appropriate Year 1 degree programme or BTEC HND (Distinction Profile) or equivalent qualifications. Where necessary, a student may be required to complete prescribed modules. The subject area operates within the University's RPL and credit transfer procedures. Students wishing to transfer from other institutions and/or through RPL are considered for admission against the following criteria: Appropriate prior learning and/or experience to demonstrate they meet the necessary pre-requisites for study at Level 5 Adequate levels of achievement in order to progress to Level 5 The Department Admissions Tutor interviews all direct entry/transfers from other institutions. International Students The Department of Sport and Physical Activity welcomes international applicants. For entry the requirements is a IELTS score as specified within the academic regulations, in addition to the normal minimum entry requirements. Part-Time Students Part-time study is possible within the full-time pattern of course delivery. The same entry requirements are applied as those for full-time study. Normally, students wishing to studypart-time will be interviewed by the Department Admissions Tutor to ensure that proposed patterns of study are feasible. Students are counselled on their choice of modules and the implications for pathway designations were applicable.

8b. SECONDARY PLANNING UNIT (JOINT AWARDS)

Sandwich and Year Abroad Routes The programme is also offered in Sandwich mode to facilitate a year-long work placement. The programme also offers the opportunity to add a year of study abraod, or to take advantage of the Erasmus student exchange scheme.

13a. ALTERNATIVE AWARD(S) Award Title BScBScBScBScDiploma of Higher EducationCertificate of Higher EducationBSc (Hons)BSc (Hons)BSc (Hons)

Sport & Exercise ScienceSport & Exercise Science (Exercise & Health)Sport & Exercise Science (Nutrition)Sport & Exercise Science (Applied Sports Science)Sport & Exercise Science

Sport & Exercise Science

Sport & Exercise Science (Applied Sports Science)Sport & Exercise Science (Nutrition)Sport & Exercise Science (Exercise & Health)

14. AVAILABLE MODES OF STUDYMode of Study Course Duration Delivery TypeFull TimePart TimeFull TimePart Time

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ClassroomClassroomClassroomClassroom

15c. OTHER ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL BENCHMARKS Development of the programme has been informed by a number of external

referents including the QAA National subject benchmark statement for sports related programmes (2008), the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (2008), Edge Hill University Undergraduate Degree Framework, and staff engagement with a number of the external referents. The Edge Hill Undergraduate Framework Section 2 'The Student Learning Experience: Higher Order Challenges' outlines the expectations for Edge HillGraduates. The outcomes of this programme have been closely aligned withthese characteristics as evidenced in the programme aims and learning outcomes to ensure that the programme adheres to University policy as set out in this Framework. In particular, this includes induction and transition processes, teaching, learning and assessment, personal tutor support, personal development plans, key skills and employability skills, work-based/work related learning, and technology-enhanced learning. The current BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science award holds British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) endorsement as part of the BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES). An applicationfor renewal of this endorsement will made upon successful validation of the programme. The curriculum for the programme is consistent with the national subject benchmarking statements for Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism (2008). From an academic perspective, the Sport & Exercise Science programme embraces the aims in terms of 'the study of human responses

13b SUPPLEMENTARY AWARD OPTIONS Award Programme Title Programme

Code Supplementary Award Option

Course Code

15a. PRIMARY QAA SUBJECT BENCHMARK STATEMENT15b. OTHER QAA SUBJECT BENCHMARK STATEMENT

and adaptations to sport and exercise' and the study of 'the performance of sport and exercise and its enhancement, monitoring and analysis'. From a vocational perspective, this programme embraces the QAA benchmarking aim of enabling students to 'recognise and respond to moral, ethical, sustainability and safety issues which directly pertain to the context of study including relevant legislation and professional codes of conduct' and 'demonstrate evidence of competence in the scientific methods of enquiry, interpretation and analysis of relevant data and appropriate technologies' (p 16). In addition, the Programme Team undertakes a wide range of external engagement activities, much of which feeds directly into the delivery of the proposed curricula. The mechanisms and external referents used by the team to ensure the academic content and standards of the proposed courseare comparable to similar sector provision include: Staff membership of appropriate professional organisations, including: British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, British Psychological Society, American College of Sports Medicine and European College of Sports Science. A number of staff are also accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Staff engagement in current and previous external examining positions at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels (e.g. Manchester Metropolitan, Brighton, Bedford, Chichester, Newman, Robert Gordon, Leeds Beckett, Exeter, Liverpool John Moores, University of Western Australia, Johannesburg) and acting as external validation panel members. Staff engagement in scientific support work e.g. English youth, ladies and first team soccer, Preston North End Ladies football, Liverpool Ladies, Wigan Rugby League Football Club, Widnes Rugby League Football Club, Great Britain Taekwondo, Welsh Senior Women National Hockey, Sporting Edge Exercise Referral Scheme, British Equestrian Federation's 'World Class Development' squads, Great Britain Rowing Elite Adapted Rowing Squad.

17. PRIMARY SUBJECT AREA / JACS Code

18. SECONDARY SUBJECT AREA (if applicable) / JACS Code

19. TERTIARY SUBJECT AREA / JACS Code-

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C600-Sport & exercise science

20. PROGRAMME AIMS

The programme aims have been developed in accordance with the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and Edge Hill University Degree Framework. The overall aim of the course is provide a programme of education, up to honours degree standard, which is concerned with the theoretical and applied study of sport and exercise science to full-time and part-time students. More specifically, the course aims: To foster the intellectual and personal-development of students, through their engagement in an applied programme of sport and exercise science study, including the study of concepts associated with the cognate disciplines of physiology, biomechanics, and psychology. To provide the opportunity for students to critically evaluate the inter-relationships between variables associated with the main sport and exercise science disciplines, and to investigate how these may influence sports performance, physical activity, exercise, and health. To enable students to develop their knowledge of scientific methods of enquiry and apply this knowledge within sport and exercise science settings.

16. Accreditation by Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Bodies (PSRB) Name of PSRB Name of Accreditation / Relationship British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES)

To enable students to develop an analytical and critical mind, and to develop a creative approach to independent treatment of problems. To provide a variety of teaching and learning experiences, and expose students to a variety of assessment methods enabling the development of self-confidence and the ability to work both independently and in a group. To develop the subject-specific skills required to monitor and evaluate sport and exercise performance in laboratory and/or field settings. To provide students with opportunties to maximise their employability in sport and exercise science and related professions by developing a range of personal and transferable skills, including: communication, IT, group and independent work, and time-management. In addition, the applied sport science pathway specifically aims: To enable students to evaluate performance, its monitoring and analysis in various sports through applied practical experience and relevant assessment strategies. To provide the opportunity for students to develop vocational skills relevant to employment in sport science support work to enhance the students' employability and career preparation. In addition the exercise and health pathway specifically aims: To enable students to evaluate the relationship between exercise and activity intervention and health and fitness in a variety of participant groups and effectively promote and prescribe exercise and activity programmes through applied practical experience and relevant assessment strategies. To provide the opportunity for students to develop vocational skills relevant to employment in the health and fitness industry and enhance the students' employability and career preparation. In addition the nutrition pathway specifically aims: To enable students to evaluate the relationship between nutrition and its application to both sport and exercise through applied practical experience and relevant assessment strategies. To provide the opportunity for students to develop vocational skills relevant to employment in sport and exercise nutrition and enhance students' employability and career preparation.

21. PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

The programme learning outcomes shown here describe the knowledge, understanding and skills that students will have demonstrated on achievement of their intended qualification award. Students who do not complete their full programme ofstudy may qualify for an alternative award and the validated exit awards for this programme are listed at the front of this programme specification. For an Honours degree, exit awards are available at level 4 (Certificate of Higher Education), level 5 (Diploma of Higher Education) and level 6 (Ordinary degree on achievement of 60 level 6 credits). The precise learning outcomes of an Ordinary degree are determined by the modules taken and passed at level 6 and can be identified from the table below.

LEVEL 4 Intellectual SkillsIdentify appropriate information and learning materials to facilitate intellectual engagement with the study of sport and exercise science.Substantiate arguments and conclusions by drawing on appropriate theoretical evidence within sport and exercise science disciplines.Analyse, interpret and summarise sport and exercise science data with guidance.Review appropriate theoretical information and communicate ideas clearly in the context of sport and exercise science.Reflect adequately on the role of research and evidence-based practice in sport and exercise science.Review independent sources of information and utilise a multi- and inter-disciplinary evaluation process.

SPT1430; SPT1432; SPT1434; SPT1437; SPT1438; SPT1439SPT1430; SPT1432; SPT1434; SPT1437; SPT1438; SPT1439SPT1430; SPT1432; SPT1434; SPT1437; SPT1438; SPT1439SPT1430; SPT1432; SPT1434; SPT1437; SPT1438; SPT1439SPT1437; SPT1438; SPT1439

SPT1437; SPT1438; SPT1439

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LEVEL 5

Knowledge and Understanding

Practical Skills

Transferable Skills

Intellectual Skills


Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the cognate disciplineswithin sport and exercise through an appreciation of the application of theory to practice.Identify the relationships between physiology, biomechanics, and psychology within the study of sport and exercise science.Identify a range of approaches to appropriately analyse sport and exercise science data.Understand the health and safety issues associated with the collection of sport and exercise science data.Define and describe normative data in the assessment of sport and exercise performance.

Collect sport and exercise science data and information through laboratory and/or field based investigations.Work effectively with others and apply appropriate skills.

Produce and present information in an oral presentation format.Analyse, interpret and present sport and exercise science data using defined techniques and/or tutor guidance.Plan, organise, and deliver practical sessions with target populations.

Work independently with direction.

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Effectively contribute to group-based scenarios and work as a member of a team.Use ICT appropriately and safely.

Be able to self-reflect on performance as a sport and exercise scientist.

Develop time-management skill and ability to meet deadlines.

Be able to give and receive feedback constructively.

Evaluate and synthesise relevant sport and exercise science information.Evaluate the demands of various modes and intensities of activities in a multi- and inter-disciplinary manner.Identify appropriate scientific methods of facilitating sport and exercise performance.Analyse, interpret, and apply sport and exercise science data in an effective manner.Apply a detailed analytical approach to the critically reflective documentation of sport and exercise demands.Identify and use a range of relevant information and learning materials to facilitate critical intellectual engagement with the study of sport and exercise science.

Discuss practical strategies and methodologies in the planning, devising, and presentation of sport and exercise science interventions.Evaluate sport and exercise science activities using a multidisciplinary perspective.Examine how sport and exercise science data can be utilised to effectively inform training and/or nutritional interventions.Demonstrate a detailed knowledge, understanding and application of thecognate disciplines within sport and exercise science.

SPT1430; SPT1432; SPT1434; SPT1437; SPT1438; SPT1439

SPT1430; SPT1432; SPT1434; SPT1437; SPT1438; SPT1439SPT1430; SPT1432; SPT1434; SPT1437; SPT1438; SPT1439SPT1430; SPT1432; SPT1434; SPT1438; SPT1439SPT1430; SPT1437; SPT1438; SPT1439

SPT1430; SPT1432; SPT1434; SPT1438; SPT1439SPT1430; SPT1432; SPT1434; SPT1438; SPT1439SPT1438; SPT1439SPT1430; SPT1432; SPT1434; SPT1437; SPT1438; SPT1439SPT1438; SPT1439

SPT1430; SPT1432; SPT1434; SPT1437; SPT1438; SPT1439SPT1430; SPT1432; SPT1434; SPT1437; SPT1438; SPT1439SPT1430; SPT1432; SPT1434; SPT1437; SPT1438; SPT1439SPT1430; SPT1432; SPT1434; SPT1437; SPT1438; SPT1439SPT1430; SPT1432; SPT1434; SPT1437; SPT1438; SPT1439SPT1430; SPT1432; SPT1434; SPT1437; SPT1438; SPT1439SPT1430; SPT1432; SPT1434; SPT1437; SPT1438; SPT1439

SPT2430; SPT2432; SPT2434; SPT2437; SPT2438; SPT2439; SPT2440SPT2438; SPT2439; SPT2440

SPT2430; SPT2432; SPT2434; SPT2438; SPT2439; SPT2440SPT2430; SPT2432; SPT2434; SPT2437; SPT2438; SPT2439; SPT2440SPT2438; SPT2439; SPT2440

SPT2430; SPT2432; SPT2434; SPT2437; SPT2438; SPT2439; SPT2440

SPT2437; SPT2438; SPT2439; SPT2440

SPT2438; SPT2439; SPT2440

SPT2438; SPT2439; SPT2440

SPT2430; SPT2432; SPT2434; SPT2437; SPT2438; SPT2439; SPT2440

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LEVEL 6

Practical Skills

Transferable Skills

Intellectual Skills


Analyse, interpret, and present sport and exercise science data using a range of techniques.Use analytical and problem solving skills to evaluate performance in both sport and exercise settings.Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues associated with sport and exercise science research and practice.Develop and justify suitable interventions for use in sport and/or exercisesettings.Examine the processes involved in the identification and development ofresearch topics and questions leading to practical investigations.

Communicate scientific information in a competent manner via written, visual, and verbal forms.Be able to self-reflect on performance as a sport and exercise scientist.

Analyse the key skills, competence, and knowledge required by sport and exercise scientists in research and practice.Use ICT competently and effectively in a variety of settings.

Adopt a flexible approach to working, including effective team-work and an increasingly independent approach.

Apply a critically independent intellectual approach to thinking about relevant sport and exercise science disciplines.

Critically examine the processes involved in the formulation of appropriate research questions used to analyse practice.

Systematically locate, collate, and critically evaluate information from a wide variety of sources.

Independently collect, analyse, and interpret self-generated sport and exercise science data in an effective manner.

Apply, in a critically informed manner, the key theoretical principles underpinning the scientific analysis of sport and exercise to experience of working in practical settings.Critically analyse existing literature to inform the design of an ethically sound project.

Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge an understanding of specific sub-disciplines within sport and exercise science.

Critically examine a range of approaches to evaluating and analysing sport and exercise science data.

SPT2430; SPT2432; SPT2434; SPT2437; SPT2438; SPT2439; SPT2440SPT2430; SPT2432; SPT2434; SPT2437; SPT2438; SPT2439; SPT2440SPT2430; SPT2432; SPT2434; SPT2437; SPT2438; SPT2439; SPT2440SPT2437; SPT2438; SPT2439; SPT2440

SPT2430; SPT2432; SPT2434; SPT2437

SPT2430; SPT2432; SPT2434; SPT2438; SPT2439; SPT2440SPT2430; SPT2432; SPT2434; SPT2438; SPT2439; SPT2440SPT2430; SPT2432; SPT2434; SPT2437; SPT2438; SPT2439; SPT2440SPT2430; SPT2432; SPT2434; SPT2437; SPT2438; SPT2439; SPT2440SPT2430; SPT2432; SPT2434; SPT2437; SPT2438; SPT2439; SPT2440

SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440; SPT3441SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440; SPT3441SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440

SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440; SPT3441SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440; SPT3441SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440; SPT3441

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22. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Practical Skills

Transferable Skills

Demonstrate a critical awareness of the skills and attributes employers require of sport and exercise science graduates.

Use sophisticated analytical and problem solving skills to evaluate performance in both sport and exercise settings.

Demonstrate a high level of competency whilst collecting, analysing and applying sport and exercise science data and information.

Devise and complete an independent form of sport and exercise scienceresearch.

Synthesise existing knowledge within the various domains of sport and exercise science to develop applied practical strategies and/or interventions.

Research and critically evaluate information from a variety of sources.

Communicate effectively and confidently in a wide variety of contexts using written, visual, and verbal forms.

Act and operate safely and competently in both research and applied settings.

Reflect upon the opportunities and challenges of working and researching within sport and exercise settings.

Co-operate effectively and creatively in group contexts.

Effectively manage people in a variety of work settings.

Manipulate and use information technologies for a range of purposes.

SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440; SPT3441SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440; SPT3441SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440; SPT3441SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440; SPT3441SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440; SPT3441

SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440; SPT3441SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440; SPT3441SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440; SPT3441SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440; SPT3441SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440; SPT3441SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440; SPT3441SPT3220; SPT3430; SPT3431; SPT3432; SPT3433; SPT3434; SPT3435; SPT3436; SPT3440; SPT3441

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LEVEL 4

LEVEL 5

Module Code

Module Code

Module Title

Module Title

Credits

Credits

Module Type

Module Type

Pathway (if applicable)

Pathway (if applicable)

SPT1430

SPT1432

SPT1434

SPT1437SPT1438SPT1439

SPT2430SPT2432SPT2434SPT2437SPT2438

SPT2439

SPT2440

FUNDAMENTALS OF SPORT & EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY & NUTRITION FUNDAMENTALS OF SPORT & EXERCISE BIOMECHANICS FUNDAMENTALS OF SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGYINVESTIGATING SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCESFUNDAMENTALS OF HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, EXERCISE & HEALTH

SPORT & EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY SPORT & EXERCISE BIOMECHANICSSPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCHING SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCESTRAINING METHODS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES OF EXERCISE AND HEALTHSPORT & EXERCISE NUTRITION

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CORE

CORE

CORECOMPULSORYCOMPULSORY

CORECORECORECOREOPTIONAL

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23ai. STUDENT 'LEARNING JOURNEY'

LEVEL 6Module Code Module Title Credits Module Type Pathway (if

applicable)SPT3220SPT3430SPT3431SPT3432SPT3433SPT3434SPT3435SPT3436SPT3440SPT3441

DISSERTATIONAPPLIED SPORT & ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGYAPPLIED CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY APPLIED SPORTS BIOMECHANICS APPLIED EXERCISE BIOMECHANICS APPLIED SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY APPLIED SKILL ACQUISITION IN SPORT APPLIED SPORT & EXERCISE NUTRITION PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN SPORT & EXERCISE

40202020202020202020

COREOPTIONALOPTIONALOPTIONALOPTIONALOPTIONALOPTIONALOPTIONALOPTIONALCOMPULSORY

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24. TEACHING AND LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES

The Department Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy is aligned with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and Edge Hill University's Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategies. This strategy enables programme teams to ensure consistency across subject specific programmes with respect to module assessment weightings, assessment word equivalences, delivery modes and PDP delivery and assessment. The teaching and learning strategies employed within the programme are congruent with the overall philosophy that each student enters the programme with a different learning experience and therefore recognises that each student is likely to have different learning styles and needs. As a consequence the programme utilises a wide range of learning experiences and teaching methods relevant to the subject area to facilitate effective learning. The strategies recognise that students are studying at undergraduate level and should therefore be able to demonstrate increased levels of self-direction and take greater personal responsibility for advancement of knowledge as they progress through the programme. The programme utilises a blended learning approach that combines several delivery methods for example workshops, seminars, problem based learning, group tutorials and scenarios to enrich the student experience. Acknowledging that the programme is designed to prepare students to develop as safe and effective practitioners withinthe sport and exercise science environment the development of competency is also recognised as a key feature, and aligns to British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES) practical competencies of a sport and exercise scientist. Reflection is a strategy employed within the programme, which encourages students to critically analyse their own practice and that of others. Reflective practice is seen as a process of developing students' expertise in problem solving, decision-making and complex thinking. Laboratories, workshops, seminars, group tutorials provide opportunity for students to work inter-dependently. Each of these delivery modes is student-centred and involves practical application of the theoretical knowledge. Specifically laboratories take a hands-on and applied approach utilising both laboratory and field based techniques. Students are required to participate as both experimenters and participants in a range of relevant experiments. Students are also required to design their own protocols and independently conduct testing. Laboratories typically require students to complete specified follow-on analysis and interpretation of results as part of directed independent study. Seminars involve active participation by students and may include delivery of small presentations, role-play, discussion of specific research papers or topics or completion of specified task sheets with tutor support. Students are typically expected to prepare in advance of seminars as part of their directed independent study. Workshops can include a range of activities such as hands-on tasks, practical participation in experimentation, student-led discussion, tutor-delivered content and visiting speakers. Workshops take an integrated approach to the topic and may also require preparation in advance and follow-on directed independent study. In some modules student-led


workshops form part of the assessment strategy. Group tutorials provide students with valuable opportunities to share ideas, experiences and discuss issues that have emerged from their study within a supportive environment. The tutor is seen as a facilitator of appropriate discussion with the students encouraged to lead the sessions, particularly at level 6. Directed Independent Study is fundamental to the programmes and the development of an independent and critical thinking graduate. Module books made available at the beginning of each module provide general guidance to relevant learning resources. Specific guidance is always provided within module material to further reading in both the recommended key reading and additional journal and electronic resources. Tutorial support is also made available for either individual students or small groups of students. A central tutorial booking system is available to all students, and each tutor makes an appropriate amount of time available for tutorial support. Tutorial support is expected to be student-led with specific difficulties in understanding of module content, or completion of directed independent study or assessment tasks typically being the central element. Personal Development Planning A central and integrated approach is taken to the acquisition of key and transferable skills and professional development. The PDP utilised by the Department integrates centrally produced aspects alongside customised aspectsdevised by the Department. In terms of delivery at Level 4 an integrated approach is taken across the whole department and the PDP process begins with a guided self-assessment of key and subject-specific skills completed during week 1. The audit is then used to help students to identify 'areas for improvement', strengths and plan their programme of skills development with a definite plan of action emerging. At various stages during the programme, students are required to reflect upon what they have learned and the skills and abilities they have acquired and developed in each of their modules. Students will be expected to evaluate their progress at specified intervals and to revisit and reset the action plan as a basis of self development. Intended actions in response to any weaknesses identified in tutor feedback on coursework assignments should be included in the revision plan where appropriate. Tutorial meetings with personal tutors will be used to support and monitor students in the completion of their PDP. The personal tutor will have an important role in helping to develop student's self confidence, and directing students to appropriate teaching and learning support and services where required. Students will acquire, develop and practice a range of subject-specific and key and transferable skillsin each of their modules, together with relevant enrichment sessions. Thus,alongside the PDP monitoring students' will log their competencies and vocational skills development. Itis intended that on graduation students will be able to apply the PDP process in the world of work and more generally with lifelong learning. Professional Practice Placement In terms of student placements established quality mechanisms are in place for undergraduate programmes within Sport and Physical Activity. The University's Work Placement Officer is responsible for affirming the suitability of placement providers and ensuring that all relevant processes related to risk assessments, insurance policy and procedures,and quality assurance checks are completed before students commence their placement. This applies to placements sourced by students themselves and facilitated by the programme team. Prior to commencement of the placement students will be provided with a Placement Handbook which will clearly document the teaching, learning and assessment strategies employed, assessment criteria for each element of assessment, the role and purpose of the Learning Agreement, the University and professional expectations of the student whilst on placement.A full list of staff contact details and the procedures to be followed when issues/problems arise whilst on placement is also provided. Central to the operation of the placement will be a Learning Agreement between the host, the student and the academicsupervisor.The Learning Agreement will outline a shared understanding of what the student is expected to accomplish and what support will be provided during the work placement. It will also include a clearly defined work plan jointly negotiated by the student, the host and the academic supervisor. Each student will be provided with a Department of Sport and Physical Activity Academic Supervisor with whom they will have regular tutorial meetings. In addition the Academic Supervisor will conduct site visits (where appropriate and possible)during the placement and will liaise with the appointed Placement Supervisor to monitor student progress and engagement.The placement supervisor will be directly involved in the assessment of students whilst on placement.Each placement host will be required, under the terms of the LearningAgreement, to assign a placement supervisor to each student who will provide support in the workplace and provide regular formative feedback on progression in the workplace.They will directly supervise the professional development of the student and will liaise closely with the Academic Supervisor with respect to all aspects of student performance. Training opportunities will be provided for placement supervisors including a placement supervisors course which provides training for supervisors on the nature of the role and good practice in terms of fulfilling the role, and a separatesubject specific induction which helps set the context of the student placement. Alongside this regular placement supervisor forums also take place to agree best working practice, appropriateness of placements, student progress andevaluation and student referrals. Where a student is unable to complete a placement, the Department will first investigate and evaluate reasons why this is soand will then make arrangements for successful completion of

placement to meet the specified minimum requirements for the module.If a student is unable to identify an appropriate placement, they will be given the opportunity to undertake a campus-based placement led by a member of the Programme Team who will be responsible for ensuring the student completes the module as intended. Assessment The programme incorporates a diverse and appropriate range of assessment methods. The rationale for this is based on the desire to facilitate learning and understanding progressively and to allow the students' performance, in terms of progress and achievement, to be monitored effectively. Assessment methods that challenge the student academically and reinforce the relation to practical delivery of sport and exercise science services to range of client groups have been utilised wherever possible. The range of assessment methods provides opportunity for each student to illustrate their strengths. More traditional assessment methods such as examinations, laboratory reports, scientific reports,journal articles, and literature reviews provide anopportunity to assess the students understanding and application of theoretical principles and intellectual skills. The applied assessments as practical assessments, case studies, training programmes, posters, oral presentations, and work-based placements provide opportunity to assess the students' ability to apply knowledge and understanding to a variety of complex familiar and unfamiliar situations, and also provide opportunity for evaluation of key skills. Furthermore, the strategies provide evidence of the acquisition of knowledge and skills to meet the identified learning outcomes of the programme as detailed below. Subject knowledge and understanding is assessed summatively via coursework including journal articles, review articles, case studies and via oral examinations as part of presentations. Intellectual skills are assessed through coursework that enable students to demonstrate their ability to synthesise, critically evaluate and apply key theories to a practical scenario.The range of coursework and practical assessment opportunities enables students to demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills to a range of sport and exercise science topics. Examinations enable students to demonstrate their ability to synthesise, critically evaluate and apply key theories and provide a reasoned and evidence based argument of an issue or problem within a time-constrained period. Subject-specific skills are assessed via coursework and examinations. Practical skills are directly assessed in several modules. Key skills are assessed via both coursework and examination. For instance, oral examinations require communication skills, practical examinations will require the application of information and computer technology, the professional practice assessment will require demonstration of personal reflection and identification of strengths and weaknesses. The rationale for the variety of assessment in Part 1 (level 4) of the programme is to allow students to gain relevant experience of examinations and different types of coursework. The different types of coursework selected at this stage will give the students a breadth of experience and will prepare them, in an appropriate way, for Part 2 (levels 5 and 6) ofthe programme. In Part 2 (levels 5 and 6) of the degree the assessment experiences believed to be most suited to a given module have been selected. More traditional assessment methods such as examinations,laboratory reports, and literature reviews provide opportunity to assess the students understanding of theoretical principles and the application of these to scientific applications. Examinations test the students' ability to reproduce and apply knowledge gained over the duration of the module. They also assess the capabilities of each individual student in a time-constrained situation. In addition to traditional assessment methods, a range of applied assessments that link to the vocational aspect of the course are also included such as case studies, student-led workshops and poster and oral presentations.These assessment methods provide opportunity to assess the students' ability to apply scientific knowledge and understanding to a variety of applied situations, and also provide opportunity for evaluation of key and transferable skills. Furthermore some assessments directly link to providing the grounding to enable students to progress further into postgraduate study for example critiques and journal articles. The more research related assessment elements provide opportunity to evaluate the students intellectual skills. Assessment also includes both individual and group submissions at Level 4. Individual submissions are considered essential to directly monitor the individual students' performance and their ability to work independently. Group work is also considered an essential part of the programme since a key function of the sport and exercise scientist is their ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the applied sport and exercise setting. At Level 5 and 6 students may collect data and work as part of a group during the process but the assessed element will be individual. The details of the assessment methods are included within the module templates. All assessments will be conducted inaccordance with the Department of Sport and Physical Activity Assessment Guidelines and Edge Hill University Assessment Regulations. In the event of a student of students failing a group-based assessment an alternative assessment will be given ensuring that the apporpriate learning outcomes have been assessed. The setting of alternative assessment will be subject to the approval of the external examiner. Where an individual element is to be submitted as part of the group-based activity, students are reminded of the University Guidelines with respect to plagiarism and collusion.

25. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

As outlined in each module specification, throughout the programme dedicated opportunities for formative feedback will be built-in to all sessions (particularly workshops). Students will be provided with appropriate opportunities to submit draft work for feedback. Continuous monitoring of student learning will be undertaken by assessment support sessions that areintegrated into timetabled activity as well as stand alone enrichment activity.

26. SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

b) LEVEL 4 Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Volume

Volume

Volume

Volume

Volume

Volume

Weighting

Weighting

Weighting

Weighting

Weighting

Weighting

Written Assessment (incEssay)Written Examination




PracticalPractical

Written Assessment (incEssay)Practical

CW1

EX1

CW1

EX1

CW1

EX1

CW1

EX1

PR1PR2

CW1

PR1

2000 words1.5 hrs

2000 words1.5 hrs

2000 words1.5 hrs

2000 words1.5 hrs

25 mins25 mins

2000 words25 mins

50

50

50

50

50

50

50

50

5050

50

50

Module Code

Module Code

Module Code

Module Code

Module Code

Module Code

SPT1430

SPT1432

SPT1434

SPT1437

SPT1438

SPT1439

Module Title

Module Title

Module Title

Module Title

Module Title

Module Title

FUNDAMENTALS OF SPORT & EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY & NUTRITION

FUNDAMENTALS OF SPORT & EXERCISE BIOMECHANICS

FUNDAMENTALS OF SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY

INVESTIGATING SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCES

FUNDAMENTALS OF HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT

FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, EXERCISE & HEALTH

Credit Value

Credit Value

Credit Value

Credit Value

Credit Value

Credit Value

20

20

20

20

20

20

b) LEVEL 5 Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Volume

Volume

Volume

Volume

Volume

Volume

Volume

Weighting

Weighting

Weighting

Weighting

Weighting

Weighting

Weighting




Written Assessment (incEssay)Written Assessment (incEssay)



Written Assessment (incEssay)Written Assessment (incEssay)

CW1

PR1

CW1

EX1

CW1

EX1

CW1

CW2

CW1

PR1

CW1

PR1

CW1

CW2

2000 words25 mins

2,000 words2 hours

2000 words2 hours

1600 words2400 words

2000 words25 mins

2000 words25 mins

2000 words2000 words

50

50

50

50

50

50

40

60

50

50

50

50

50

50

Module Code

Module Code

Module Code

Module Code

Module Code

Module Code

Module Code

SPT2430

SPT2432

SPT2434

SPT2437

SPT2438

SPT2439

SPT2440

Module Title

Module Title

Module Title

Module Title

Module Title

Module Title

Module Title

SPORT & EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

SPORT & EXERCISE BIOMECHANICS

SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCHING SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCES

TRAINING METHODS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT

SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH

SPORT & EXERCISE NUTRITION

Credit Value

Credit Value

Credit Value

Credit Value

Credit Value

Credit Value

Credit Value

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

27. NON-MODULAR TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES

c) LEVEL 6 Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Assessment Type

Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Assessment Code

Volume

Volume

Volume

Volume

Volume

Volume

Volume

Volume

Volume

Volume

Weighting

Weighting

Weighting

Weighting

Weighting

Weighting

Weighting

Weighting

Weighting

Weighting

Dissertation

Practical

Written Assessment (inc Essay)Practical









CW1

PR1

CW1

PR1

CW1

PR1

CW1

PR1

CW1

PR1

CW1

PR1

CW1

PR1

CW1

PR1

CW1

PR1

CW1

PR1

10000 words

2800 words15 mins

2000 words25 mins

2,800 words15 mins

2400 words20 mins

2,800 words15 mins

2,800 words15 mins

2400 words20 mins

2800 words 15 mins

1600 words30 mins

80

20

70

30

50

50

70

30

60

40

70

30

70

30

60

40

70

30

40

60

Module Code

Module Code

Module Code

Module Code

Module Code

Module Code

Module Code

Module Code

Module Code

Module Code

SPT3220

SPT3430

SPT3431

SPT3432

SPT3433

SPT3434

SPT3435

SPT3436

SPT3440

SPT3441

Module Title

Module Title

Module Title

Module Title

Module Title

Module Title

Module Title

Module Title

Module Title

Module Title

DISSERTATION

APPLIED SPORT & ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY

APPLIED CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

APPLIED SPORTS BIOMECHANICS

APPLIED EXERCISE BIOMECHANICS

APPLIED SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY

APPLIED EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY

APPLIED SKILL ACQUISITION IN SPORT

APPLIED SPORT & EXERCISE NUTRITION

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN SPORT & EXERCISE

Credit Value

Credit Value

Credit Value

Credit Value

Credit Value

Credit Value

Credit Value

Credit Value

Credit Value

Credit Value

40

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

LEVEL 4Category Type Hours Description RationaleScheduled learning and teaching activitiesScheduled learning and teaching activitiesScheduled learning and teaching activities

Practical Classes and Workshops


Tutorial

6

8

4

Coaching Certificates

Induction at first week

Personal Tutor Meetings

LEVEL 5

LEVEL 6

22

38

46

Total Hours of Non-Modular Teaching & Learning Activities



Category

Category

Type

Type

Hours

Hours

Description

Description

Rationale

Rationale

Scheduled learning and teaching activitiesScheduled learning and teaching activities

Scheduled learning and teaching activitiesScheduled learning and teaching activitiesScheduled learning and teaching activitiesScheduled learning and teaching activities

Scheduled learning and teaching activitiesScheduled learning and teaching activitiesScheduled learning and teaching activitiesScheduled learning and teaching activities


Seminar


Tutorial

Seminar


External Visits


Tutorial


2

2

8

4

2

24

10

8

4

24

Laboratory Skills Training

Module Choices



Module Choices


Visits to Employers and External Providers




28. INTENDED MARKET

Documents

Approved PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION(UNDERGRADUATE) 1. … · 2015. 10. 9. · Status Approved PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION(UNDERGRADUATE) 1. TARGET AWARD 2. Award 3. Title BSc (Hons) Sport