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Cannot be counted with module SPX201.

The module aims to explore inter-disciplinary approaches to sport and exercise science. The students will explore the manner in which physiological, psychological and biomechanical theoretical principles can be used in an integrated manner, to understand and enhance the sport and exercise environment. This module will provide an opportunity for students to develop the ability to examine sport and exercise challenges and problems from a critical perspective. It extends the knowledge and skills developed within SP4001, and provide the basis for applied sport and exercise work at Level 6.

The module will review critically the core physiological, psychological and biomechanical principles that can be used to assess, understand, explain and enhance sport and exercise science settings. Due to the contemporary nature of this this module, the indicative content will be determined at the time of delivery. However, the module content will enable the student to examine the application of discipline based knowledge within sport and exercise practice, and will increase their awareness of the role of sport and exercise within various health and sport settings.

A student passing this module should be able to:

1. Identify the role of the sport and exercise scientists within sport, exercise and health settings;
2. Use theoretical principles to understand, explain and enhance aspects of the sport and exercise science setting;
3. Evaluate the multi- and inter-disciplinary role of sport and exercise science within a range of sport, exercise and health environments;
4. Analyse a range of current practices in sport and exercise in terms of processes and outcomes.

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.