Sport ScienceS UNDERGRADUATE STUDY • 2011 ENTRY

ST LUKE’S AND STREATHAM CAMPUSES, EXETER

Key Information

For further details on all our entry requirements, please see our Sport Sciencespages at www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/sport

St Luke’s and Streatham campuses, ExeterWebsite: www.exeter.ac.uk/sshsEmail: sshs-school-office@exeter.ac.ukPhone: +44 (0)1392 722896/722884

UCAS CODE TYPICAL OFFER

BSc Single Honours Exercise and Sport Sciences C602 AAB-BBB; IB: 34-29

Human Biosciences C900 AAB-BBB; IB: 34-29

BSc Combined HonoursPsychology with Sport and Exercise Science C8C6 AAA-AAB; IB: 36-33

Flexible Combined Honours/with Study Abroad Y004/Y006 AAA-AAB; IB: 36-33

Why study SportSciences at Exeter?e School of Sport and Health Sciences at Exeter has an excellent internationalreputation for its teaching and research. If you want an innovative and holisticscientific approach to the understanding of sporting performance and exercise andhealth, combined with an excellent generaleducation that can lead to a wide range of employment opportunities, then theSchool of Sport and Health Sciences is for you.

You’ll study at the historic St Luke’sCampus, which provides a friendly andsupportive environment. Our extensiveteaching and research facilities includedesignated purpose-built laboratories for sport and exercise physiology, sportsbiomechanics, health and performancepsychology and social science research.

Many of our students represent theUniversity in their chosen sport and anumber have achieved regional, nationaland international sporting success. Wehave an excellent Sports ScholarshipScheme and sports scholars succeedacademically whilst also pursuing theirsporting careers.

You’ll benefit from our highly supportiveteaching and learning environment thatcomplements the applied and conceptualnature of the programmes. Our innovativeteaching programmes are research andenquiry driven and we teach all the mainsubject disciplines in Sport Sciences:physiology, biomechanics and psychology.Our option-based programme allows youto decide whether you wish to specialise ina particular area or follow a broader-basedprogramme. All our teaching staff areresearch active and you’ll have hands-on

use of equipment in dedicated laboratoryspace. e research training foundationincludes specialised instruction in bothqualitative and quantitative researchmethods.

All our staff incorporate cutting-edgematerial into their teaching throughoutthe degree, ensuring that the teaching isinformed by the most up-to-date researchavailable. We were ranked 7th in the UKfor world leading and internationallyexcellent research in the 2008 ResearchAssessment Exercise. Details of our staffresearch interests can be found on ourwebsite at www.exeter.ac.uk/sshs

We help you to develop your personal andkey skills, such as communication, IT,

critical appraisal and self-management.Team-building days and careers workshopshelp you to develop vocational skills. You’llalso be encouraged to attend and presentat student conferences, such as the BritishAssociation of Sport and Exercise Sciences(BASES) Student Conference, and to be involved in initiatives including theStudent Associate Scheme (for teachingexperience), student ambassadors schemeand workplace internships.

2nd in the UK for Sport Science in TheTimes Good University Guide 20101st in England, 3rd in the UK for SportScience in the National Student Survey(2009)�

7th in the UK for world leading andinternationally excellent research�above UK average graduate levelemployment and postgraduate study rates�research-led teaching with academiccollaborations with industry andprofessional athletes dedicated laboratories for biomechanics,

physiology, psychology and social sciences one of the UK’s top sporting universities,consistently top 15 in BUCS championships generous sports scholarship scheme

�based on the average of positive responses for full serviceuniversities (ie, excluding specialist colleges)

�RAE 2008 based on percentage of research categorised as 4* and 3*

�proportion of UK domiciled, full-time, first degreegraduates relative to all graduates with a knowndestination; HESA 2007/08

Our curriculum is research and enquirydriven and we teach all the main subjectdisciplines in Sport Sciences: includingphysiology, biomechanics, psychology and social sciences.

You’ll take practical tasks in the laboratory,workshop and in the ‘field’. ese taskstypically include gathering and analysingdata on exercise performance in thelaboratory, analysing statistical datacollected in a workshop and observing and interviewing people in their ‘natural’social environments.

e programme moves from ‘core’ subjects(no choice) to ‘option’ subjects (free choice)as it progresses. In order to be an exerciseand sport scientist you need a good workingknowledge of the four key disciplines. esefoundations are laid in the first year (whichis all ‘core’) and the first half of the secondyear, after this you choose which subjectsyou wish to study. To help you choose youroptional modules in Years 2 and 3 you’llhave an advisory session with your YearTutor. You may want to focus on optionsthat are specific to one discipline (eg,physiology) or if your interests are morevaried you might want to take a moregeneral approach and choose options from psychology, social sciences andbiomechanics.

We have links with five major universitiesoffering Exercise and Sport Sciencesprogrammes in Australia, New Zealand,Portugal and Spain. e study abroadscheme allows students on our BSc Exerciseand Sport Sciences programme to study for part of the second year abroad, at auniversity of equivalent standard andquality to Exeter. Whilst abroad you’ll gaincredits towards your final degree while alsogaining vital experience and employabilityskills.

How your degree is structurede degrees are divided into core andoptional modules, which gives you theflexibility to structure your degree accordingto your specific interests. Individual

modules are worth 15, 30 or 45 credits each.Full-time undergraduates need to take 120credits in each year. Within Sport Sciences,in addition to the core modules, you canchoose from an extensive range of optionsin years two and three, a few examples of which are shown at the back of thisbrochure.

For up-to-date details of all our programmes and modules, please checkwww.exeter.ac.uk/sshs

Single HonoursBSc Exercise and Sport SciencesExeter’s BSc Exercise and Sport Sciencesprogramme is studied over three years. You’ll develop a comprehensiveunderstanding of the scientific principlesunderlying sport and exercise performanceand participation. Our programme isdesigned to develop your knowledge of foursubject areas in Sport Sciences (physiology,biomechanics, psychology and socialsciences) and to help you understand thevariables involved in enhancing exercise orsports performance. Because our graduatesenter a range of careers, we promote thedevelopment of employability skills throughmodules in leadership and business (run by the Business School), sports law (run bythe Law School), physical education andemployability/career development.

Year 1: In your first year, we focus ondeveloping your foundational knowledgeand skills within Exercise and SportSciences, including anatomical knowledge,exercise and sport within a physiologicalcontext, exercise and sport relatedkinesiology and biomechanics, kinanthro-pometry, and underlying theories of sportand exercise psychology. In addition, there is a module aimed at giving studentsthe fundamental skills for learning,employability and personal development.

Year 2: In your second year, the science and research and enquiry modules build onknowledge and skills obtained in the firstyear. You also have the option to studyabroad through Erasmus and other

international links. Topics covered include:the body’s physiological response to exercise;angular kinematics and angular kinetics;statistical data analysis techniques requiredfor a dissertation using quantitative andqualitative methods; and key psychologicalthemes related to health psychology andcognitive sports psychology.

Year 3: In your third year, the sciencemodules continue to build on your first two years’ work, with a particular focus on the application of theory into practice.Modules available include sports nutrition,biomechanics of human movement, sportspsychology, clinical exercise prescriptionand sporting body in society. e researchdissertation, under the supervision of anacademic tutor, will increase your ability for independent study and critical analysis.

BSc Human BiosciencesHuman Biosciences at Exeter is taughtjointly by the Schools of Biosciences andSport and Health Sciences and represents aninnovative collaborative teaching responseto a broadening demand for graduates withskills in biological and sport science. Itallows you to study scientific aspects ofhealth, physical activity and biotechnologyand recognises the importance that exercisecan play in the prevention and treatment of disease. You will receive a thoroughgrounding in the study of human andmolecular biology together with the various sub-disciplines of exercise and sport sciences, including biomechanics,kinesiology, human and applied physiology,molecular biology, genetics and medicalmicrobiology.

Year 1: Your first year will provide you witha foundation in exercise science and biology.Practical work is designed to complementthe lecture courses. You will receive trainingin key scientific skills as part of theFundamental skills for Biosciences module,which includes tutorials.

Year 2: In your second year, the modulesbuild on knowledge and skills obtained inthe first year. You can now begin to tailoryour degree to suit your personal interestsin biology and exercise and sports sciences.

Degree programmes

Year 3: You have the opportunity to focuson areas of biology and exercise and sportsciences that particularly interest you.During the first two terms you canundertake a project/dissertation centred on the research work of a member of staff.Under their academic supervision, you’lldevelop the skill set needed to moveforward as a science graduate.

Combined Honours DegreesBSc Psychology with Sport and Exercise Scienceis programme is taught jointly by theSchool of Psychology and the School of Sportand Health Sciences. e degree provides agood foundation for any student interestedin a career as a psychologist with a particularfocus on applying those skills in the broad areas of sport, exercise and healthmaintenance. For full details of thePsychology modules, please seewww.exeter.ac.uk/psychology

is programme provides BritishPsychological Society (BPS) accreditation.BPS accreditation confers eligibility for theGraduate Basis for Registration, provided theminimum standard of qualification of SecondClass Honours is achieved. is is the firststep towards becoming a CharteredPsychologist.

Year 1: In the first year you’ll study a rangeof core areas, gaining a broad knowledge ofPsychology and Sports and Exercise Science.Practical classes will give you training inquantitative, laboratory-based, experimentalmethodology in psychology, covering thebroad range of subject areas across the coremodules. Each core module includes practicalclasses and small group academic tutorials.

A third of your first year credits will be takenin Sports and Exercise Psychology. In thesemodules, you will study a broad range of sub-disciplines such as physiology, psychologyand sociology. A mix of lectures, seminars,and laboratory-based practical classes willhelp develop your knowledge and provideinitial opportunities to employ theoreticalconcepts in applied exercise and sportsettings.

Year 2: e second year will challenge youand prepare you for the final year. You’ll be expected to produce essays, reviews of journal articles and scientific reports that show that you can address problemssystematically and can think critically andcreatively. During this year you will gainmore detailed knowledge and criticalunderstanding of psychology and sports andexercise science and this will help you selectyour specialist seminar topics and decide on the theme of your final year researchproject. Staff will discuss their own researchwork in lectures and practicals and you’ll beinvited to attend formal research seminarsgiven by external speakers.

ere’s a much greater emphasis on original practical work in year two and you’ll start to design and carry out your own investigations with the use of computersoftware and statistics packages.

Year 3: In the third year, you will undertakea psychology-related research project,supervised by a member of staff from either School. Almost all of our third yearPsychology teaching is based on smallseminar groups of approximately 25-35students discussing advanced topics inpsychology that are grouped into threegeneral areas: social, economic and

developmental psychology; cognitivepsychology; and clinical and comparativepsychology.

e modules offered in Exercise and SportScience provide an opportunity to cover arange of sub-disciplines or focus on yourpreferred area. A greater emphasis will beplaced on discussing and analysing theoriesand research, but you will continue to applyyour knowledge in practical settings.

By this point you will be skilled andcompetent enough to carry out your ownproject. As experienced researchers, staffwill be able to give you advice on the subjectmatter, design, execution and writing up ofthe project. We regard this piece of work asthe ‘flagship’ of your practical work in theSchool and many students have gone on to postgraduate study to develop theseresearch interests. You’ll normally work inpairs during your research project and thenyou’ll write an independent report.

Flexible Combined Honoursis innovative Combined Honours schemeenables you to combine modules from anumber of different fields of study nototherwise available through an existingCombined Honours programme. You cancombine Sport and Health Sciences with upto two other subjects from an extensive listof subjects. roughout your degree therewill be Sport Sciences support to help youchoose the most appropriate pathway foryou. Further information and the full list of available subjects can be found atwww.exeter.ac.uk/fch

Simple division into practical andtheoretical work does not apply in SportSciences. Most modules will include a rangeof learning experiences, including:

• Lead lectures: designed to introducetopics, provide a framework for furtherreading, and as background material forextended work through laboratory andpractical experiences.

• Laboratory sessions: you’ll work insmaller groups with specialist equipmentsuch as that found in exercise physiologyor biomechanics laboratories.

• Seminars: you’ll work in smaller groups,where you can contribute throughdiscussion, role-play, short presentationsand problem-solving approaches.

• Study groups: group work with otherstudents and often without a member of staff. is allows you to rely on thesupport and cooperation of fellowstudents as a resource in your projectwork.

• Practical sessions: some learning andteaching sessions make use of the sportsfacilities (gymnasia, strength andconditioning rooms) in order to help you gain applied experience.

• Independent research and study:reading, researching, writing, practiceassignments, projects and dissertation.

• Virtual learning environment: onlineaccess to learning materials to help youwith your independent research and study.

• Dissertation: this will be conducted in anarea related to your specialism. It will bestarted alongside your research methodsmodules in Year 2 and will take the formof an extended and original piece ofindependent research. Students presenttheir dissertation at a third year SportScience dissertation conference.

• Guest lectures: we frequently havevisitors of international standing in thearea of exercise and sport. Where possiblewe arrange for them to speak to studentsand staff.

On average you’ll have 10-14 hours ofteaching time per week with more at the

beginning of the programme and less as youprogress and take more responsibility foryour own learning. You’ll also need to studyfor about 2-3 hours per hour of contact timeyou have with lecturers. Independent studyis the key difference between school anduniversity study and requires a differenttype of motivation and organisation. If youneed help with making this transition, werun study skills workshops.

FacilitiesAt St Luke’s Campus, the School of Sportand Health Sciences occupies two buildings;the Richards Building and Baring Court.Each building houses several teaching andresearch laboratories and computer suites,which have been extended in recent years toaccommodate the increase in both teachingand research activities. Sports facilities arealso available on the campus for use byeveryone.

At the Streatham Campus Biosciences islocated in the Geoffrey Pope Building whichis benfiting from a £25 million investmentin facilities. e laboratories provide a well-equipped and extremely safeenvironment for undergraduate teachingand there are always demonstratorsavailable to ensure that you get the most out of your practical training. e new teaching laboratory is equipped with the best available instruments forobservational, experimental and numericalaspects of biosciences including a range of biochemical, molecular, physiological and electronic apparatus.

Research-led teachingOur staff are research experts in the areasthat they teach. You’ll have the opportunityto work closely with academic staff at thecutting edge of research and academicdebate and will benefit from an innovativecurriculum informed by leading research. Allacademic staff teach on the undergraduateprogramme on topics linked to their ownresearch interests for example, ProfessorAdrian Taylor, applies his research on theeffects of exercise on psychological wellbeing and understanding how best topromote physical activity to enhance such

outcomes in the Year 2 Exercise and SportPsychology module.

Academic supportAll students have a Personal Tutor who isavailable for advice and support throughouttheir studies. ere are also a number ofservices on campus where you can get adviceand information, including the Students’Guild Advice Unit. You can find furtherinformation about all the services in theUniversity’s undergraduate prospectus or online at www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate

Study abroadStudents studying Exercise and SportSciences have the opportunity to spend thefirst half of their second year abroad. Youcould learn a new language and experiencedifferent cultures, become more self-confident and widen your circle of friends.You could get the chance to specialise inareas that are not available at Exeter, andwhen it comes to a career, your skills andknowledge of another country will proveinvaluable to many employers. is, ofcourse, applies equally to overseas studentscoming to study abroad at Exeter. Wecurrently have arrangements with partneruniversities in Australia, New Zealand,Portugal and Spain, which allow you tospend part of Year 2 studying abroad.

For further details of our study abroadoptions please check the InternationalOffice website at www.exeter.ac.uk/international/abroad/erasmus

ScholarshipsSports Scholarships are available forstudents of outstanding ability who showevidence of achievement or potential atnational level. Each scholar has a mentorwith whom an annual programme oftraining and competition will be agreed.International Student Scholarships of up to£2,500 per student per annum are awardedto students on the BSc Exercise and SportSciences on a competitive basis. Full detailscan be found at www.exeter.ac.uk/sshs/undergraduate/scholarships

Learning and teaching

AssessmentYou must pass your first year assessment in order to progress to the second year, but the results do not count towards your degree classification. e assessmentsin the second and third years all contributeto your final degree classification. Modules are assessed using a variety ofmethods including essays, examinations,presentations, laboratory reports and adissertation. We aim to strike a 50:50balance between continuous assessmentand examinations over the duration of the programmes.

For full details of the assessment criteria foreach module, check the module descriptorssection of our website at www.exeter.ac.uk/sshs

CareersOur degrees have high academic standingand provide opportunities to develop arange of problem-solving, decision-making,personal communication and leadershipskills that are demanded in many careers.e degrees are first and foremost honoursdegrees in science. at means that you canuse them as you would any other sciencedegree to get a job on the basis of beingaccomplished at doing degree-level scientificwork and many of our graduates use theirdegrees successfully to gain employmentoutside of exercise and sport sciences.

Unsurprisingly, a number of our graduateschoose to work in the sport, exercise andhealth sector, thereby applying theirknowledge even more specifically. Inkeeping with an increasingly competitiveemployment market, a growing proportionof our undergraduates are also electing to further specialise their training oreducation.

e School holds an annual careers day,providing students with an opportunity to engage with a range of external expertsfrom the exercise, health and sport sector.We also disseminate a regular careers andemployability e-newsletter and provideweekly drop-in sessions with a CareersAdviser based in the School. Students can also choose to take a 15 or 30 creditEmployability and Career Development

module in their third year to prepare them for their future careers.

Many students from the School take part in the Exeter Award and the Exeter LeadersAward. ese schemes encourage studentsto participate in employability relatedworkshops, skills events, volunteering andemployment which will contribute to theircareer decision-making skills and success inthe employment market.

Our employment and further trainingfigures are consistently amongst the best inthe University. Many employers target theUniversity when recruiting new graduatesand our programme has a designatedCareers Tutor who liaises with theUniversity Careers and EmploymentService.

e following are examples of initial jobssecured by Exercise and Sport Sciencesgraduates who recently finishedundergraduate degrees:

• Audit Assistant, KPMG, Crawley• Biomedical Scientist, Derriford Hospital,

Plymouth• Graduate Teaching Assistant, Rugby

School, Rugby• Staff Writer, Advantage Publishing,

London• Project Manager, Davis Langdon, London• Cricket Administrator, England and Wales

Cricket Board, London• Football Trader, Sportingbet, Guernsey• FE Sports Coordinator, Sir George

Menoux Youth Sports Trust, London• Assistant Sports Development Officer,

East Lindsey District Council, Louth• Officer Cadet, Army, Sandhurst

Examples of further study followed by our graduates in Exercise and Sport Sciences are:

• MBChBMedicine, Imperial College,London

• MSc Coaching Science, University of Wales Institute

• MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine,University of Exeter

• MSc Physiotherapy, University of Teeside• MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition,

University of Loughborough

• MSc Dietetics, University of WalesInstitute

• MSc Management, University of Bath • MSc Sport and Health Sciences, University

of Exeter • PhD Sport and Health Sciences, University

of Exeter

For further information about what theCareers and Employment Service offers at Exeter visit www.exeter.ac.uk/employability

Entry requirements and applyingYou can find a summary of our typical entryrequirements on the inside front cover ofthis brochure.

e full and most up-to-date informationabout Sport Sciences is on the under-graduate website at www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/sport and westrongly advise that you check this beforeattending an open day or making yourapplication. Some courses require priorstudy of specific subjects and may also haveminimum grade requirements at GCSE orequivalent, particularly in English Languageand/or Mathematics.

We make every effort to ensure that theentry requirements are as up-to-date aspossible in our printed literature. However,since this is printed well in advance of thestart of the admissions cycle, in some casesour entry requirements and offers willchange.

If you are an international student youshould consult our general and subject-specific entry requirements information forA levels and the International Baccalaureate,but the University also recognises a widerange of international qualifications. You can find further information aboutacademic and English language entryrequirements at www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/international

For information on the application,decision, offer and confirmation process, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications

Module details

Key: C = core module for Exercise and Sport Sciences (not allcore for other programmes)O = optional module

For up-to-date details of all our programmes and modules, please check www.exeter.ac.uk/sshs

Please note that availability of all modules is subjectto timetabling constraints and that not all modulesare available every year.

Module Name

Biochemistry of Exercise C

Foundations of Biomechanics C

Foundations of Exercise Physiology C

Foundations of Exercise and Sport Psychology C

Human Anatomy and Physiology C

Introduction to Statistics C

Kinanthropometry C

Learning, Employability and Personal Development C

Module Name

Biomechanics and Kinesiology C

Exercise and Sport Psychology C

Exercise Physiology C

Research Methods and Analytical Procedures C

Applied Biomechanics O

Exercise Programming O

Leadership: Challenges and Practices O

Learning and Teaching in PE O

Sport Psychology O

Strength, Conditioning and Athletic Training O

The Sporting Body and Society I O

Module Name

Dissertation or Independent Research Review C

Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement O

Business Awareness: Theory and Practice O

Clinical Exercise Prescription O

Emerging Themes in PE O

Employability and Career Development O

Factors Affecting Performance O

Paediatric Exercise Physiology O

Physical Activity and Mental Health O

Sport Law for Non-Lawyers O

Sports Nutrition O

Sports Psychology O

The Sporting Body and Society II O

Year 1 modules: Year 3 modules:

Year 2 modules:

Year 2Biomechanics and Kinesiology

Exercise and SportsPsychology

Exercise Physiology

Research Methodsand AnalyticalProcedures

Applied Biomechanics

ExerciseProgramming

This module builds upon the Foundations ofBiomechanics core module and introduces methodsof movement assessment. You’ll develop anunderstanding of linear kinematics and linearkinetics and learn to apply these principles to the analysis of human movement and sportsperformance.

In order to apply psychological knowledge to sport and exercise science you will need a soundunderstanding of psychological theories and theability to critically evaluate relevant empiricalevidence. This module builds on the Foundations of Exercise and Sports Psychology module andintroduces the field of health psychology. Throughlectures, practical sessions and seminars, you willdevelop your understanding of how theoreticalknowledge is used to guide applied practice.

During this module you’ll explore the body’sphysiological response to exercise. The moduledeals with the assessment and interpretation ofaerobic and anaerobic fitness and performance,blood lactate, lactate and ventilatory thresholdsand cardiovascular control during exercise.

This module provides you with the tools andstatistical data analysis techniques required for adissertation using quantitative methods. It looksat the development of a research project fromconception to completion, concentrating on the forming and shaping of a study using aquantitative approach. The module also serves toaid your critical digestion of the results of researcharticles you read, and create an appreciation forthe rationale involved in making the correctchoices when using statistical analyses, includingconsidering assumptions, limitations and pitfalls.

This module develops your ability to applybiomechanical principles to the analysis of exerciseand sports movements. It continues to develop,from core biomechanical modules, issues related tosport and biomechanics. The principles involvedare illustrated through examples from sportingand recreational environments.

This module provides you with the theoreticalfoundation and practical experience of designingfitness programmes for endurance, strength, speed and power for athletes and the recreationalparticipant. Training programme design is acomplex skill requiring the precise identification of fitness goals, knowledge of the specific fitnessdemands of the sport or activity, an understandingof physiological adaptations and the ability toconstruct a feasible and practical programme forthe individual.

Year 1Biochemistry ofExercise

Foundations ofBiomechanics

Foundations ofExercise Physiology

Foundations ofExercise and SportPsychology

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Introduction toStatistics

Kinanthropometry

Learning,Employability and PersonalDevelopment

During this module you will consider the biologicaland chemical mechanisms which sustain andsupport life and form the foundation of exercisephysiology.

This module provides a fundamental grounding in sport and exercise related biomechanics,introducing methods for assessment of linearmovement in sports. The module develops yourunderstanding of linear kinematics and linearkinetics, and introduces the application of theseprinciples to the analysis of human movement and sports performance.

This module introduces the fundamentals of the physiological responses to exercise from ametabolic, cardiopulmonary and muscloskeletalstandpoint. You will gain the necessaryunderstanding of the unique and characteristicresponses to both submaximal and maximal workin relation to aerobic, anaerobic and strengthexercise which will be further enhanced in futuremodules. Central to the teaching and learning ofthis module is the opportunity to collect yourindividual exercise data in laboratory classes to support the lecture-based content.

Psychology is increasingly recognised as animportant aspect in sport and exercise. Thismodule introduces you to some of the core topicsand underlying theories including motivation,learning and group dynamics within the area ofsport and exercise psychology.

This module provides you with a fundamentalunderstanding of the structure and function of themusculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary systems,and how these systems interact to preservehomeostasis during exercise. You’ll developpractical laboratory-based skills and are expectedto apply knowledge to an exercise or sportscontext.

This module introduces the basic concepts ofstatistical analyses and provides the foundation for independent quantitative research. You’ll learnto effectively collect, use and interpret data frompublished sources as well as your own data sets.

This module provides a foundation in kinanthro-pometry through practical application ofmeasurement techniques and discussion of current issues. It is complementary to the Human Anatomy and Physiology module.

Improving your employability is essential for yoursuccess following higher education. This modulepromotes personal development in order toenhance your employability skills and maximiseyour impact in the future job market.

Sport Sciences modulese following are a few examples of our modules. For full details, please see www.exeter.ac.uk/sshs

Year 3Dissertation

BiomechanicalAnalysis of HumanMovement

Clinical ExercisePrescription

Emerging themes in PE

The dissertation is an opportunity for you topursue, systematically and in depth, a personalinterest in a particular topic utilising the concepts,techniques and skills you have developed inprevious modules. The dissertation may be basedwithin a specific area of the course or may be interdisciplinary in nature. It will encourage thesynthesis of appropriate knowledge from differentareas. The dissertation cultivates independence of thought and develops your ability to find,interpret and present material according toselected approaches to understanding andprescribed methods of investigation.

This module further develops your ability to applybiomechanical principles to the analysis of humanmovement, using the concepts introduced in yourfirst and second years. Methods are described forcombining kinetic and kinematic data to improveunderstanding of human movement, with boththeoretical and practical examples. The use ofmodelling techniques to estimate the loadsexperienced by structures of the human body are introduced.

The use of exercise as a treatment strategy isbecomingly increasingly advocated for a range ofclinical conditions. This module will equip youwith the ability to prescribe a safe, realistic andeffective programme for an individual with aparticular clinical condition by giving you anunderstanding of the aetiology of the conditionand its effect on the exercise response. You’ll also receive a foundation in the practicalities of delivering a safe and effective exerciseprescription.

A natural progression from the Learning andTeaching in PE module, this module is designed toserve the needs of prospective teachers in PhysicalEducation with young people in primary and/orsecondary schools. You will focus on issues suchas: the context with which Physical Educationteachers work; what teachers think about whenthey are planning and teaching; and the knowledgethey require to teach effectively.

Learning andTeaching in PE

Sports Psychology

Strength,Conditioning andAthletic Training

The Sporting Body in Society 1

A growing number of exercise and sport sciencegraduates are seeking careers teaching physicaleducation in primary or secondary schools. Thismodule explores the subject knowledge needed tobe an effective PE teacher and the requirements ofthe national primary and secondary curriculum.You will have an opportunity to apply yourknowledge to a range of activities covered in thenational curriculum, including those you may beunfamiliar with, such as dance or gymnastics.

Sport psychology can play a significant role inenhancing sports performance. This module goesbeyond the basic concepts and theories in sportpsychology and develops an understanding of howto apply this knowledge in a real-world setting.You’ll cover various aspects of sport psychology,develop an understanding of the basicpsychological skills and be able to suggestinterventions based upon the application oftheory. Emphasis is placed on the scientist-practitioner model.

This module provides you with the necessaryfoundation knowledge and basic practical skills tomake you an informed and competent practitionerof strength, conditioning and athletic training. The module covers the physiological responses toresistance training, endocrine alterations, proteinsupplementation and anabolic steroids, speed,agility and quickness (SAQ), plyometrics andovertraining. In addition you will learn the basicsof functional assessment, planning and deliveringsports specific testing and Olympic lifting.

This module encompasses both the sociologicaland psychological aspects of sport and health. It provides you with knowledge concerning thecentrality and role of the sporting body in societyand enables you to understand how the body issimultaneously biologically and socially shaped. As a case example, the ways in which the body isshaped and given meaning via the fitness industrywill be critically examined.

You will also have the opportunity to takeoption modules from other subject areas outside the School of Sport and Health Science.Full details can be found on our website atwww.exeter.ac.uk/sshs/undergraduate

Sports Nutrition

Sports Psychology

The Sporting Body in Society 2

Nutrition has become a very popular subject in relation to enhancing exercise and sportsperformance, fuelled by the power of advertiserswho market nutritional products. However, thepractice of these products has seldom been testedsufficiently to confirm an enhancement in sportsperformance. This module concentrates on thecritical evaluation of dietary advice and productsrelated to sports performance, considering the many dietary dilemmas faced by athletes. Detailed consideration is given to carbohydratemanipulation, drinks supplementation and fluidbalance as well as energy intake. We will teach youto use a variety of methods to assess nutritionalintake and to suggest practically how diets can bemanipulated.

Sport psychology can play a significant role inenhancing sports performance. This module goesbeyond the basic concepts and theories in sportpsychology and develops an understanding of how to apply this knowledge in a real-worldsetting. You’ll cover various aspects of sportpsychology, develop an understanding of the basic psychological skills and be able to suggestinterventions based upon the application oftheory. Emphasis is placed on the scientist-practitioner model.

This module gives you an understanding of thevarious ways in which the sporting body has beenconstructed, studied and analysed within a rangeof modern sociological perspectives. We look to challenge some of the taken-for-grantedassumptions about the body in sport, or moreaccurately, bodies in sport – by addressing thespecifics of sporting embodiment in relation togender, the sensory dimension, illness and injuryand to specific sports and physical activities. The module also gives you the opportunity toexplore various approaches to writing about and representing the sporting body.

Employability andCareer Development

Factors AffectingPerformance

Paediatric ExercisePhysiology

Physical Activity and Mental Health

This module develops your career managementand employability skills through consideringpotential career pathways, highlighting thechanging face of the job marketplace, identifyingemployer needs and defining the importance ofmaximising your skill base throughout your career.Guest business speakers enhance practical sessionsto help you prepare for future employment. Topics such as CV design, the application process,interview techniques, entrepreneurship andcontinuing professional development are covered.These sessions are supported by a self-organisedperiod of work experience.

This module provides a critical review of the keyphysiological factors that determine and limitexercise performance in humans. Using a base of knowledge gained from previous modules andpractical laboratory-based experiments you willgain a detailed understanding of the physiology offatigue, performance across the duration-intensityspectrum and ergogenic aids.

Children and adolescents are not mini-adults andmeasurement techniques developed with adultsare often not appropriate for use with youngpeople. Children are growing and maturing at their own rate and their physiological responses tophysical activity are difficult to interpret as theyprogress through childhood and adolescence intoadult life. Methods of measuring performance,accounting for body size and interpreting the data are examined. The benefits and risks ofphysical activity are explored and the evidenceunderpinning the relationship between physicalactivity and health in youth will be evaluated.

During this module we will study exercise andmental health from a methods and mechanismsperspective, including the study of affect, moodand emotion; anxiety; depression; and self-esteem.You’ll critically examine relevant mechanismsproposed to account for specific outcomes and willgain confidence in conducting systematic reviews,evaluating evidence and lab experience, to explorespecific mechanisms and exercise doses.

The University’s undergraduate prospectus provides moreinformation about the University and the full range ofundergraduate degrees offered.

You can obtain a copy from www.exeter.ac.uk/prospectus

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Experience for lifeStudying at the University of Exeter isabout more than getting a degree – there’sa wealth of opportunities open to you todevelop personally as well as professionally.Exeter offers an exceptionally wide rangeof opportunities for you to gain the skillsemployers want – from managementtraining to business placements,volunteering programmes and pre-teachertraining, to a world-wide network of studyabroad opportunities and careers advicefrom our own successful graduates.

Great reputationExeter is ranked 9th in the UK in e Times Good University Guide 2010, making it the highest ranked South Westuniversity. Exeter has one of the highestNational Student Survey rankings in thecountry, being in the top five for the lasttwo years and in the top 10 since thesurvey began, and in 2009 we scored inthe top 10 for teaching, academic support,organisation and management, andoverall satisfaction.* We are also in e Times top 10 research-intensiveuniversities: nearly 90 per cent of ourresearch was rated as internationallyrecognised in the latest (2008) ResearchAssessment Exercise.

Investing in your futureWe have invested over £140 million in the last five years in new buildings andfacilities ranging from academic resourcesto the Students’ Guild building. eUniversity is now looking to the futurewith a planned £270 million investmentin campus facilities over the next threeyears, including a redevelopment of thecentre of the Streatham Campus calledthe Forum Project. We have also invested£9 million in library facilities and £11million in sports facilities, making themamongst the best in the country.

Exceptional location andgreat atmosphereA safe, student-friendly city, Exeter israted one of the best places to live in theUK for the quality of its facilities, lowcrime rate and fantastic countryside. eUniversity has one of the UK’s most activestudents’ unions, sees some of the topbands in the country perform on campusand is one of the UK’s top sportinguniversities.

Explore the possibilitiesOpen DaysCome and visit our beautiful campuses.We hold Open Days twice a year in Juneand September.

Campus ToursWe run Campus Tours at the StreathamCampus every weekday at 2pm and at the St Luke’s Campus on Tuesdays andFridays at 12 noon during term-time.You’ll be shown round by a currentstudent, who’ll give you a first-handaccount of what it’s like to live and study at Exeter.

For full details and to book your place,contact us on:Website: www.exeter.ac.uk/opendaysPhone: +44 (0)1392 724043Email: visitus@exeter.ac.uk

Post-Offer Open DaysOnce you receive confirmation of an offerwe’ll contact you with an invitation tovisit us on a Post-Offer Open Day, whichwill give you the chance to find out moreabout your course and department anddecide whether to accept our offer. Whilethis opportunity to visit includes acampus tour and formal introduction tothe department, much emphasis is placedon a more informal period for questionsand answers. A number of our currentstudents also take part on these days,leading tours and giving you theopportunity to ask them what studying at Exeter is really like! Post-Offer OpenDays take place during the period Januaryto April.

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