Biomechanics

Gain knowledge of the mechanical principles governing movement, with application to a range of sporting and other movement contexts. The course will explore biomechanical concepts through both tutorial-based and practical activities, equipping students to analyse and assess movement from both qualitative and quantitative viewpoints.

15 points

SPCO104 or SPRT104

SPCO204

Exercise Physiology

This course is designed to develop each student’s knowledge and skills in relation to the theory and practice of exercise physiology. The lecture sessions will cover, in detail, the energy systems as they underpin health and performance. The laboratory sessions will provide students with the knowledge, time and opportunity to develop hands-on practical skills for fitness assessments both in the field and laboratory - essential for every exercise physiologist. In addition students will gain experience and skills in reading and critiquing research papers, analysing data using statistics as well as writing research papers.

15 points

SPCO104 or SPRT104

SPCO209

Sport Psychology

Sport Psychology is the study of how psychological processes affect sporting behaviour, and in turn, how participation and performance in sport affects psychology. This course introduces students to the relationship between sport and psychology. Fundamental sport psychology theories, methods, and findings are examined in terms of their implications for athletes, coaches, and the sporting environment, and principles for developing performance, participation, wellbeing, and enjoyment in sport are evaluated.

15 points

60 points at 100 level in any subject

SPCO103