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Develop your foundational knowledge and skills within Exercise and Sport Sciences including anatomical knowledge; exercise and sport within a physiological context; exercise and sport related kinesiology and biomechanics; kinanthropometry; nutrition; and underlying theories of sport and exercise psychology

75 credits of compulsory modules 45 credits of optional modules

Compulsory modules
Code Module Credits
ESS2001 Exercise Physiology 15
ESS2004 Biomechanics and Kinesiology 15
ESS2303 Research Methods and Analytical Procedures 30
ESS2808 Sport Psychology 2 Skill Acquisition 15
Optional modules
Code Module Credits
SHS S2 BSc-MSci ESS opt 2021
ESS2017 Measurement of Physical Activity Exercise and Sport 15
ESS2222 Motor Control 15
ESS2508 Strength and Conditioning Physiology 15
ESS2509 Sports Nutrition and Metabolism 15
ESS2704 Learning and Teaching in Physical Education 15
ESS2900 Employability and Career Development 15
BEM2037 Leadership Challenges and Practice 15

15-45 credits of compulsory modules 75-105 credits of optional modules

a You must choose one of ESS3302 ESS3303 ESS3304 or ESS3305

Compulsory modules
Code Module Credits
ESS3302 Dissertation [See note a above] 45
ESS3303 Independent Research Review [See note a above] 15
ESS3304 Dissertation Physiology [See note a above] 45
ESS3305 Independent Research Review Physiology [See note a above] 15
Optional modules
Code Module Credits
SHS SF BSc-S3 MSci ESS opt 2021
BUS2001 Business Awareness Theory and Practice 15
EDU3013 Learning for Teaching School Experience 15
EDU3014 Learning for Teaching School Experience 30
ESS2900 Employability and Career Development 15
ESS3509 Advanced Strength and Conditioning Physiology 15
ESS3703 Paediatric Exercise Physiology 15
ESS3705 Sport Physical Activity and Health 15
ESS3706 Integrated Physiology and Adaptation to Physical inactivity 15
ESS3707 Physiological Determinants of Exercise Performance 15
ESS3804 Clinical Exercise Prescription 30
ESS3805 Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement 30
ESS3808 Sport Psychology 30

90 credits of compulsory modules 30 credits of optional modules

Compulsory modules
Code Module Credits
SHSM029 Dissertation 60
SHSM030 Research Methods and Analytical Procedures 15
SHSM031 Research Toolkit 15
Optional modules
Code Module Credits
SHS SF MSci ESS opt 2021
SHSM005 Biomechanical Aspects of Lower Limb Injury 30
SHSM006 Laboratory Techniques in Physiology 30
SHSM014 Paediatric Exercise and Health 30
SHSM022 Physical Activity in the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Disease 30
SHSM038 Current Issues in Sport Psychology 30

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it