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The University for World-Class Professionals Exercise and Sport Science
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Professor Neil Fowler
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Head of Exercise and Sport
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Associate Dean – Curricu
Professionally accredited
Our Sport and Exercise Science degree is highly
regarded both in the UK and internationally and
is endorsed by the British Association of Sport
and Exercise Sciences.
Contents
4 Courses 28 World-class professionals
18 Combined Honours 30 Global connections
21 Foundation Year 32 International students
22 Studying 34 Come and meet us
24 Teaching and research 35 Courses fact file
26 Your student experience
Exercise and
Sport Science
Studying Exercise and Sport Science
As sport is now a part of the Government’s agenda, the importance
of sport and exercise cannot be underestimated. Practitioners
in the range of exercise and sport disciplines are crucial to this
agenda. This subject area covers a vast array of specialisms
that include: physiology, psychology, biomechanics, injury and
rehabilitation, coaching, sport development, sport pedagogy and
physical education. The disciplines that you will encounter here
could potentially help your favourite sporting hero achieve their
goals or improve the quality of life for a cardiac patient undergoing
rehabilitation; in either case you will be instrumental to their success.
Professional endorsement Medal-winning athletes
Our Sport and Exercise Science degree We work closely with many professional
is endorsed by the British Association athletes including Paralympic and
of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Olympic champions Dame Sarah Storey
and is highly regarded within the UK. DBE and Barney Storey MBE, who
You will also be given the chance to are also honorary graduates of the
gain professional qualifications and University. The Cheshire campus was
employability opportunities via the used as a pre-Games training camp for
Development Unit whilst studying for the Olympics 2012 and will be involved
your degree. with the Glasgow Commonwealth
Games in 2014.
Outstanding facilities
You will be taught within a world-
class exercise and sport science
centre, working with some of the
best equipment in the industry and
learning from staff at the cutting edge
of research, practice and industry
developments.
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Our undergraduate
programmes
Our range of courses provide access to high
standard technical suites and outstanding
equipment that is used by professionals
and elite athletes.
Sport and Exercise Science
BSc (Hons)
This course is highly regarded within Biomechanics 1 Biomechanics 2
the UK and internationally, and is This unit introduces you to human This unit develops your knowledge
endorsed by the British Association of anatomy and the biomechanical and understanding of biomechanical
Sport and Exercise Sciences. principles that are relevant to how principles that are relevant to how
bodies move during sport and exercise. bodies move and become injured
The course consists of a mixture Your studies will cover: planes of during sport and exercise. Your studies
of theoretical and practical motion, anatomical terminology, the will cover topics such as: methods
based units, using a multi and anatomy of major bones, joints and of biomechanical analysis, angular
interdisciplinary approach. You will muscles, and the neuromuscular kinematics and kinetics, centre of
study biomechanics, physiology and system. You will develop a knowledge gravity and buoyancy, energetics,
psychology at all levels. You will and understanding of linear and efficiency and economy, modelling,
also consider how to combine your angular kinematics, and kinesiological material properties, classifications of
knowledge of sport and exercise analyses of human motion. and aetiology of injury.
populations to enhance performance
and well-being. Physiology 1 Physiology 2
This unit provides you with an This unit builds on the knowledge
The structure of the course enables introduction to exercise physiology and you will have developed in Physiology
students to study important sub- will culminate in an understanding 1 and will provide you with the
elements including sports injury, of integrative systems physiology in opportunity to further develop your
coaching or motor control. In your response to exercise. This unit focuses knowledge and practical skills in core
final year, you will work more upon the acquisition of fundamental aspects of physiology, related to your
independently in areas of your choice physiological knowledge through specific involvement in exercise and
and you will be encouraged to criticise, theory and practical based learning. sport. Topics may include: nutrition,
analyse and interpret information in Your studies will cover: cardiovascular factors of fatigue, issues in health
your research or an applied project. system, digestive system, endocrine screening, considerations for the
There are also opportunities for study system, metabolism, neuromuscular testing of athletes.
exchange in Europe. system and the respiratory system.
Psychology 2
Typical units of study may include: Psychology 1 This unit builds on the knowledge you
Year 1 This unit will offer an introduction to will have developed in Psychology 1
Introducing Professional Practice two areas of psychology: the study and provides you with the opportunity
This unit develops your academic, of social psychology and individual to further develop your skills in core
personal and professional skills to differences, and the cognitive aspects of psychology as related to
facilitate a successful progression processes that underpin motor learning involvement in exercise and sport. Your
through university and subsequent and performance. This will be applied study will be approached in five main
employment in sport and exercise to exercise and sport contexts. categories: motivation, arousal, stress
science related areas. It aims to and anxiety, motor control, behaviour
highlight a range of essential skills Year 2 measurement and modification
to facilitate your success in both Developing Professional Practice strategies, social psychology and
academic and employability contexts. This unit continues to develop your individual differences.
Key themes will include: theoretical academic, personal and professional
and practical knowledge of research skills. Particular emphasis is placed
methods, and design issues relevant to upon understanding the variety of
the sport and exercise sciences. research methods available to sport
and exercise practitioners.
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Year 3 In addition you will study key aspects
Enhancing Professional Practice of mental health and the influence of
This unit has two key objectives. One exercise on psychological processes
invites you to develop the research and states in normal and clinical “ I would recommend
skills essential for conducting and populations, with specific reference to:
presenting research intense academic behavioural epidemiology of exercise, anyone with an
papers, reports, and projects. The measurement issues in exercise interest in Sport and
companion objective focuses on psychology, exercise and anxiety,
professional level practical and exercise and depression. Exercise science to
reflective skills that enhance your
emotional intelligence in relation Interdisciplinary Sport Science
consider MMU, as
to your present or prospective This unit aims to build on your the level of academic
employment or volunteering life-
worlds. This approach contributes to
understanding of the factors that limit
sports performance. An emphasis is
support, experiences
your employability skill-set while also placed upon strategies to enhance and opportunities they
providing fundamental skills for the performance that includes prevention
successful completion of a final year and rehabilitation of injury.
offer is phenomenal.”
project. Kirsty-Marie Hicks
Your studies will cover topics such as: BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science,
Exercise and Sport Science practical and theoretical considerations followed by a MSc in Exercise and Sport
Research Project of working with sports performers, specialising in Physiology. Kirsty is now
Students will design, implement and the application of ergogenic aids and a postgraduate researcher, completing
report findings for a basic empirical techniques in sport including altitude a PhD in Physiology and is currently
research investigation relevant to training, sport technology, imagery and undergoing her BASES supervised
the degree or an applied scientific mental skills. experience.
support project for an identified client
or client group using a single or
interdisciplinary approach. mmu.ac.uk/11860
Interdisciplinary Exercise Science
This unit will develop your knowledge
and understanding of clinical
applications of interdisciplinary
exercise science. You will study
exercise limitations and adaptations
to exercise in various disease states
and physical conditions of the:
neuromuscular system (e.g. ageing
and renal disease) cardiovascular
system (e.g. hypertension and
diabetes) respiratory system
(e.g. asthma) skeletal system
(e.g. osteoporosis).
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“You will study in recently built facilities that
include Human Performance Laboratories
which are equipped with state-of-the-art
facilities. Department staff are leaders in their
field who pride themselves on providing a
supportive environment to enhance students’
learning and development.”
Dr Adrian Burden
Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics and Learning and Teaching Co-ordinator
Exercise and Sport Science
BSc (Hons)
Distance Learning
This course is unique in the UK as skype, facetime or even face-to-face.
the only distance learning Exercise Additional support comes from your
and Sport Science degree course. fellow students who are always willing
Students receive iPads that they use to help in our online forums. No matter
to download interactive eBooks in where you are in the world we will
physiology, biomechanics, psychology guide and facilitate your learning.
and practical skills, which have been For more information visit
specially created by staff from the www.sportscienceonline.com.
department.
At both Certificate and Diploma
These eBooks contain an exciting levels, there is one mandatory five-day
blend of text, images, interactive residential at the Cheshire campus.
tasks, video lectures and videos from At BSc (Hons) level, there are two
external sources such as the Khan mandatory three-day residential
Academy. Links are also provided sessions.
to the University’s virtual learning
environment Moodle, to enable you to Typical units of study may include:
complete quizzes and other formative Level 4 (Certificate) and Level 5
and summative assessments. (Diploma)
• Physiology
You will be encouraged to consider • Biomechanics
how to combine knowledge from • Psychology
these disciplines to enhance sports • Practice and Professional Skills
performance, health and well-being.
The course has a strong applied focus Level 6 (BSc Hons)
and will draw upon your experiences of • Research Skills
exercise and sport to form a context for • Research Project
your learning. Level 6 unit options:
– Performance Analysis
The programme has been designed – Exercise and Health Applications
to offer a flexible rate of study and – Performance Management
to meet the needs of those in full- – Science of Injury
time employment, such as sports – Performance Training
performers, coaches or exercise
professionals. After an initial
compulsory attendance at the mmu.ac.uk/12022
induction, the course is taught mainly
via distance learning.
While the course is mainly studied
at distance, you will also be given
support by experienced tutors who
are contactable via email, phone,
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Sport
BA/BSc (Combined Honours)
This course is designed to offer you a physical activities for children and
rounded education experience of sport Year 2 adults. Students will examine the
which will equip you with a range of Biomechanics and Physiology concepts which underpin a range of
subject specific and transferable skills. This unit introduces and examines contemporary styles aimed at player
This will include the development of the biomechanical principles that development, and lifelong participation
knowledge and skills appropriate to underpin human movement and in sports and physical activity. It
work environments in sport, physical the main techniques that are used will also consider physiological,
activity and educational settings. in biomechanics to analyse sport psychological and environmental
performance. The unit’s physiology factors which influence participation in
The Combined Honours programme element considers the balance required physical activity.
offers you an opportunity to study between nutrition and physical activity
two subjects at degree level. You may to sustain health and facilitate sports Sports Analysis
combine sport with subjects including performance. This is a practical unit designed
business, childhood and youth studies, to develop your understanding of
coaching studies, dance, drama, Children’s Motor Development sport, through an in-depth analysis
education studies, sport development, and Learning of selected sports. This will involve
sport management, outdoor studies This unit provides you with an analysis of techniques and tactics,
and psychology. For more information introduction to the area of motor prescribing appropriate practices, and
on the Combined Honours programme development with an emphasis on planning and employing strategies to
see page 18. the observable movement changes in improve performance.
infancy, childhood and adolescence. Option units:
Typical units of study may include: It considers individual, biological and – Research Project
Year 1 environmental factors affecting motor – Issues in Sport
Anatomy and Physiology development, particularly the study of – Planning and Performance Analysis
In this unit you will be challenged to growth, maturation, physical changes,
develop and apply, in physical activity cognitive factors, affective factors and
and physical education contexts, various experiential contexts. You will mmu.ac.uk/11864
knowledge and understanding which also develop an understanding of the
will prepare you for in depth study of qualitative and quantitative changes
physical activity, physical education in motor behaviour throughout these
and sport pedagogy. age phases and the importance of a
holistic approach in facilitating motor
Social Psychology of Sport and development within sport.
Physical Activity Option units:
This unit introduces social – Researching Sport & Active
psychological concepts and theories, Lifestyles
while assisting students in the – Coaching and performance Analysis
understanding of how these are
applied to issues and concerns
surrounding the modern sporting Year 3
experience. This unit will explore a Planning for Sport and
range of social theories which provide Physical Activity
differing perspectives on issues related This unit is designed to enable
to sport and physical activity. you to plan a range of sports and
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“Studying a combined honours degree has
opened up a variety of opportunities, enhancing
my chances to secure a job in many sectors.
The staff have excellent qualities, they provide
support and care for your individual needs on a
day to day basis and they encourage students to
volunteer using their professional connections.”
Sophie Jebb
BA (Hons) Sport Development and Childhood and Youth Studies (2014)
Sophie (pictured) collecting her Outstanding Contribution Student Award at
the recent Cheshire Awards Ball.
Sport Development
BA/BSc (Combined Honours)
This programme provides an Introducing Sport Development Year 3
introduction to the theory, skill and This unit introduces the student to the Sport: Policy, Planning
practice of sport development as well role of the coach within the coaching and Practice
as focusing on the importance of process. The roles and responsibilities Underpinned by theoretical
effective management and the nature of a coach are considered. The perspectives, the focus of this unit
and techniques of social research. coaching process and theories of is on identifying, critically analysing
learning are introduced. You will also and evaluating the role of key service
Sport development is a relatively experience the use of technologies and providers and facilitators across the
recent area of sport policy and performance analysis systems that aid different levels of UK sport, with a
practice, which has grown in the coaching process. view to satisfying the needs of all
significance as sport has increasingly client groups. Organisations include:
become an area of interest for Year 2 national sports development agencies,
governments at local, national and Developing and Delivering Sport governing bodies of sport, county
international levels. Sport agencies In this unit the expanding field of sports partnerships, local authorities,
and organisations, including the Sport Development is studied in detail school sport partnerships and clubs.
National Governing Bodies, have with a particular focus on the political
also grown in their influence and and applied functions of both generic A Broader Agenda
professionalism, as more resources and sport specific development. The This unit will examine the evidence for,
are devoted to sport. personal characteristics required are and develop students understanding
emphasised in the context of project of, the wider impacts for sport policies
The Combined Honours programme planning and management. It covers and programmes. Though sport is
offers you an opportunity to study topics such as: Sport Development: often cited as a potential solution to
two subjects at degree level. You empowering people and augmenting many social problems, there is some
may combine sport development change; Management issues in local debate as to the nature of the benefits
with subjects including business, sport provision and development; claimed for sport and the contribution
childhood and youth studies, crime Youth Sport initiatives and working of sport to complex and challenging
studies, marketing, sociology, sport with children; Disability sport; and the social issues remains contentious. The
management and sport. For more influence of policy and politics on sport unit will also consider the methods
information on the Combined Honours development. and approaches used in the wider
programme see page 18. context, as they present the student
Sporting Cultures with interesting challenges to the
Typical units of study may include: This unit examines the collective, traditional models of sport provision
Year 1 cultivated social meanings of those and participation.
Developing Professional/ who continue to contribute to the Option units:
Academic Practice making of sport. Sporting Cultures in – Research Project or Applied Practice
The role and responsibilities of both particular explores how the past and – The Olympics
the student and sport development present cultural organisation of sport
practitioner will be addressed in shapes coaching, sports development
order to accrue the range and depth and sport management practitioners’ mmu.ac.uk/11450
of expertise needed to manage and understandings and actions within
improve on a personal level. their sporting life worlds.
Option unit:
– Volunteering
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With outstanding
sports and exercise
facilities, we have
an international
reputation for sport,
coaching and
physical education.
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Dame Sarah Storey DBE Great Britain’s most decorated female Paralympian Manchester Metropolitan University has been incredibly supportive of me, ever since I was a swimmer. In the 6 months prior to the 2012 Games - I used to train in the Environmental Chamber in the new Exercise and Sport Science centre on campus. I was here three times a week for an hour at each time on a turbo-trainer. It was incredible to have access to this facility and it is a real honour for me to be to have been attached to the university for such a long time. When I was awarded an honorary MSc in 2003, and then Barney and I were both awarded an honorary doctorate in 2009, the bond grew stronger. We have such an affinity - especially as we have the same work ethic - we both believe in excellence. 10 | Exercise and Sport Science
Sport Management
BA/BSc (Combined Honours)
This course is vocationally driven Year 2 Strategic Sports Events
and you will be supported and Managing Projects and Management
encouraged to gain industry related Human Resources This unit focuses upon the current and
experience throughout the course This unit explores the planning of future development of sporting events
through volunteering, part-time and events, logistics and the resources and their impact upon society and the
vocational employment, which will required. It draws upon event project economy, beyond the narrow agenda
provide practical context to your planning, management theory, IT of health and participation. Content
academic studies. software in the development of both will include both UK and international
an event plan and the development of case studies focusing on the utilisation
This course is delivered by Ganntt charts, critical path analysis and of events for sporting and non-sports
experienced staff from the departments the production of a project management agendas. You will receive guest
of Business and Management and schedule for a live event. You will lectures from industry and sport
Exercise and Sport Science, giving you examine human resource management development representatives in the
excellent industry led guidance. theories of event management field of strategic sports management.
including the recruitment and selection
The Combined Honours programme process, managing volunteers, and
offers you an opportunity to study managing people in events. mmu.ac.uk/courses
two subjects at degree level. You
may combine sport management Entrepreneurial Leadership
with education studies, financial The unit will cover two main aspects
management, marketing, outdoor of entrepreneurial leadership
studies, psychology, sociology, sport development: the transition of
and sport development. For more entrepreneur to successful business
information on the Combined Honours owner/manager as well as the
programme, see page 18. enhancement of entrepreneurial
leadership capabilities. You will
Typical units of study may include: examine of a range of leadership
Year 1 concepts and essential traits and skills
Introduction to Sport Management including strategic thinking, innovation
The unit provides students with through collaboration, self-awareness,
an understanding of how sport is ethical decision making, effective
organised and managed in the UK and communication skills, building trust,
how sport management has developed emotional intelligence, social identity
and explores the knowledge, skills and proactive self-development.
and competencies required by sport
managers. Year 3
Management Coaching
Leadership in Sport and Mentoring
You will develop an understanding This unit will explore the social and
and application of leadership skills interpersonal nature of learning
in practical activities. The unit will and developing management skills.
introduce leadership theory and Coaching and mentoring will be
practise, utilising reflection as a reviewed in the context of self-
personal development tool. development and the development
of others.
mmu.ac.uk/cheshire | 11Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy
BA (Hons)
This programme has been designed to of practical sporting contexts. In maturation and children’s health and
enable you to develop the knowledge, particular it will provide you with sports performance.
skills and expertise required to pursue opportunities to understand the
a career in physical education or in the technical and cognitive demands Physical Education and Sports
teaching of sport. performers must learn to deal with in Pedagogy 2
team game settings. This unit provides you with the
You will explore research, teaching opportunity to develop your ability to
and learning methods designed Historical and Philosophical teach in a range of practical sporting
to empower children who want to Aspects of Physical Education contexts. In particular it will provide
improve their performance in a range This unit is designed to provide you with opportunities to understand
of sports contexts. you with the knowledge, skills and the technical and cognitive demands
understanding required to gain a solo performers must learn to deal with
The course focuses on student-centred, critical insight into contemporary in individual game settings.
problem-based learning styles, which physical education and sport, based
provide you with opportunities to on historical and philosophical Year 3
develop and apply your competence perspectives. Applying Motor Control
in a wide variety of vocationally This unit will provide a theoretical
realistic tasks. Year 2 understanding of the two main
Children’s Health and Exercise approaches to movement co-
Typical units of study may include: This unit will explore factors affecting ordination. This information will be
Year 1 children’s health and physical used to make implications to the
Anatomy and Physiology development, and suggest methods of design and organisation of practice in
In this unit you will be challenged promoting healthy lifestyles. the Physical Education environment.
to develop and apply, in physical
education contexts, knowledge relating Psychology of Physical Education Physical Education and Sports
to anatomy and physiology. Each This new unit will focus particularly Pedagogy 3
unit will also provide you with the on exploring factors that influence In this unit you will be challenged
knowledge, understanding and skills learning in practical contexts. It will to be a reflective, critical and
that will prepare you for an in-depth look at different physiological and inquiring professional who is able
study of physical education and sport psychological factors influencing an to contribute to the development
pedagogy. individual’s ability and willingness to of effective teaching and coaching
learn. methodologies. You will be required
Fundamentals of Skill Acquisition to demonstrate your ability to use
This unit is concerned with the Movement Dynamics in PE the pedagogy developed in other
physiological factors which influence Through this unit you will explore units to promote improvements in
children’s ability to engage with, skill acquisition in a practical and children’s learning and performance.
and learn to perform, physical tasks sporting context. Using problem It is expected that you will select to
effectively through P.E. based learning methods you will focus on sports contexts in which you
be challenged to acquire and apply expect to develop a particular teaching
Physical Education and Sports knowledge of factors affecting expertise.
Pedagogy 1 children’s motor development. The
This unit provides you with the unit is made up of several case
opportunity to analyse and evaluate studies requiring you to focus
learning and performance in a range particularly on the relationship
between physical and cognitive
12 | Exercise and Sport Science“We have a reputation for excellent academic
programmes, high student satisfaction, international
quality research and innovative commercial and
community activities. In our bespoke Exercise and
Sport Science building, we feature specialist facilities
for both teaching and research along with a range of
lecture theatres and other general teaching spaces.”
Professor Neil Fowler
Head of Exercise and Sport Science
Associate Dean - Curriculum and Quality
Physical Education in Context
This unit will enable you to acquire the
knowledge, cognitive and investigative
skills necessary to develop an
understanding of the contexts in which
P.E. functions today. This unit also
involves a discussion and debate of
current issues in sport.
Professional Development Project
You will be provided with information
and first-hand experience in order
to enhance your employability in
Physical Education and/or other sports
education contexts. This will include
a Physical Education Work Experience
Case Study. This is a student-led
unit in which you will plan, conduct
and communicate the outcomes
of an in-depth study of a PE and
sports coaching topic related to your
voluntary work placement.
mmu.ac.uk/11938
mmu.ac.uk/cheshire | 13“You will be taught by experienced tutors who
are willing to help at every possible occasion.
Anyone who is interested in studying here
will be truly impressed with the professional
help and access to outstanding facilities, both
academic and sporting.”
Patryk Lisowski
BA (Hons) Coaching and Sport Development, currently studying
MSc Coaching and Sport Development at the Cheshire campus.
Coaching and Sport Development
BA (Hons)
This course introduces a range of Introducing Sport Development Developing and Delivering Sport
vocationally relevant tasks and This unit introduces sport development In this unit the expanding field of
critically evaluates key theories concepts in sport policy, including the Sport Development is studied in detail
and concepts in coaching and sport fundamental structures and policies with a particular focus on the political
development. designed to promote and support and applied functions of both generic
participation and equity in sport and sport specific development. The
After completing your second year and physical activity. Students will personal characteristics required are
you may decide on pathways and be introduced to key terminology, emphasised in the context of project
choose options that would satisfy your concepts and knowledge relating to planning and management. It covers
learning outcomes across the different the sport development process. topics such as: sport development:
disciplines. empowering people and augmenting
Introduction to Sports change; management issues in local
During the third year you may further Coaching Practice sport provision and development;
your experience in each field through This unit introduces you to the role youth sport initiatives and working
either applied practice or a research of the coach within the coaching with children; disability sport; and the
project. You will be encouraged to gain process. The roles and responsibilities influence of policy and politics on sport
professional/coaching qualifications of a coach are considered. The development.
and experience throughout the course coaching process and theories of
to support your studies. learning are introduced. You will also Sporting Cultures
experience the use of technologies and This unit examines the collective,
The professional development process performance analysis systems that aid cultivated social meanings of those
is supported in the first year of the the coaching process. who continue to contribute to the
degree where we will offer two making of sport. Sporting cultures in
industry-recognised coaching courses Play Leisure Sport particular explores how the past and
as part of your programme. Play and active leisure connect with present cultural organisation of sport
an individual’s life-long involvement shapes coaching, sports development
Typical units of study may include: in sport. Understanding the impact and sport management practitioners’
Year 1 of these links is the key to future understandings and actions within
Developing Professional/ participation in sport. This unit invites their sporting life worlds.
Academic Practice you to experience and think about the Option units:
The role and responsibilities of both historical, cultural and social influences – Coaching and Performance Analysis
the student and sport development that shape the contemporary structure – Volunteering
practitioner will be addressed in and practice of play, active leisure and
order to accrue the range and depth sport throughout the life-course of
of expertise needed to manage and individuals.
improve on a personal level.
Year 2
Coaching Pedagogy
This unit explores the pedagogical
principles and practices underpinning
sports coaching. It specifically focuses
upon using theory to develop coaching
practice. The coaching process, social
and logistical issues are also debated.
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Applied Practice
Continuing with the employability
strand of the programme in levels 4
and 5, this unit is designed to provide
a collegiate, supportive platform for
substantial further development of
your practical skills.
Research Project
This unit focuses on the development
of specialised knowledge in either a
single discipline or in relation to an
interdisciplinary problem identified by
the student.
Option units:
– The Olympics
– Planning and Performance Analysis
– Sport: A Broader Agenda
– Sport: Policy, Planning and Practice
– Working in High Performance Sport
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Coaching Studies
BA/BSc (Combined Honours)
Combined Honours Coaching Year 2 data processing and analysis; peaking
Studies provides you with the Coaching Pedagogy and periodisation and the design and
opportunity to integrate coaching This unit explores the pedagogical validation of performance analysis
theory and knowledge into a practical principles and practices underpinning systems.
environment. You will be required to sports coaching. It specifically focuses Option units:
demonstrate competence in a range of upon using theory to develop coaching – Research Project or Applied Practice
vocationally relevant tasks as well as practice. The coaching process, social – The Olympics
your ability to understand and critically and logistical issues are also debated.
evaluate key theories and concepts in
coaching. Coaching and Performance mmu.ac.uk/11447
Analysis
The Combined Honours programme This unit explores the different
offers you an opportunity to study methods of analysis in sport
two subjects at degree level. You performance (past, present and future)
may combine coaching studies with and examines how such methods have
subjects including education studies, and can inform coaching practice,
outdoor studies and sport. For more design and delivery. It covers topics
information on the Combined Honours such as: qualitative and quantitative
programme see page 18. analysis of sports performance
and historical and contemporary
Typical units of study may include: development in performance analysis.
Year 1 Option unit:
Developing Professional/ – Sporting Cultures
Academic Practice
The role and responsibilities of both Year 3
the student and sport development Working in High
practitioner will be addressed in Performance Sport
order to accrue the range and depth This unit explores the working
of expertise needed to manage and practices of high performance coaching
improve on a personal level. environments. It specifically focuses
upon theory to critically analyse
Introduction to Sports practice. You will discuss areas such
Coaching Practice as the coaching practice, the coach-
This unit introduces you to the role athlete relationship, group dynamics
of the coach within the coaching and understanding the elite athlete.
process. The roles and responsibilities
of a coach are considered. The Planning and Performance
coaching process and theories of Analysis
learning are introduced. You will also This unit explores the development
experience the use of technologies and of a range of performance analysis
performance analysis systems that aid systems and examines the theoretical
the coaching process. basis of periodisation in the
development of training programmes.
Topics include training principles;
mmu.ac.uk/cheshire | 17Combined Honours
The Combined Honours Programme provides the flexibility
for you to study two subjects at degree level.
The table lists each Combined Honours subject and its
available combinations. Choose a subject and follow the
column or row across to see which subjects you can combine
it with and the relevant UCAS code for each combination.
Cheshire
Campus
Childhood & Youth Studies
Abuse Studies
Combined
Honours
Creative Music Production
Business
Coaching Studies
Abuse Studies
Business
Childhood & Youth Studies LX5J
Creative Writing
Coaching Studies
Crime Studies
Creative Music Production
Creative Writing NW18 WW3W
Crime Studies LL53 LN3D LX3J
Dance
Education Studies
Dance LW55 NW15 XW35
Drama
Early Years
Drama WW84 LW3K WW54
Early Years X350
English
Education Studies LXM3 LX5H CXQ3 LXHH WXK3
Enterprise*
English NQ13 QXH3 WQ83 QW35 QWH4 QX33
Enterprise* 8D11* 2A63*
Film & Television Studies NW16 WW3Q WW86 LW3P WW46 QW36 8W78*
Financial Management 8H27*
Marketing 8H22*
Music NW13 WW35 WW34 WX33 2W67*
Outdoor Studies 8G63* NC16 X301 CX6C CL6H QC36 2J74*
Philosophy LV55 WV85 LV3M VX53 QV35
Popular Music NW1H W396 WW38 WW3K QW3H 8P67*
Psychology LC58 NC18 CL85 WC88 LC38 WC48 X3C8 XC38 QC38 2S48*
Sociology LL5H NL23 XLH3 LLH3 WL53 WLK3 XL33
Sport CN61 CXP3 XC1P CW65 CW64 CX63
Sport Development NC1Q LC5P LCHP
Sport Management* 2A66*
18 | Exercise and Sport ScienceThe Combined Honours programme Combining two subjects at Flexibility
is currently under review and degree level Once you have chosen your Combined
there may be some changes to the A number of our Sport and Exercise Honours programme there is further
combinations offered. Science courses may also be studied flexibility in the amount of each subject
as part of our Combined Honours you study.
Check mmu.ac.uk/courses or the programme, providing the flexibility
course search at ucas.com for the for you to study two subjects at In Year 1 you will study equal amounts
latest information. degree level. of your two subjects. In Year 2 the
*This combination is subject balance may vary from equal amounts
to approval. The subjects and combinations are of each subject to a major/minor
drawn from several disciplines and you combination where you focus more on
may choose to study two closely related one of your subjects. In Year 3, you may
disciplines or two that are entirely continue to study both subjects on an
unrelated. equal or major/minor basis.
Whatever your chosen subject If you study both subjects in equal
combination, you will be able to amounts, you will receive a joint award
demonstrate to future employers your where the name of both of your subjects
flexibility and breadth of experience will appear in your degree title. For
and skills. example, if you choose to study Sport
and Business equally you would obtain
a BSc (Hons) Sport and Business degree.
If you choose to major in Business,
Financial Management
Film& Television
your degree title would be BA (Hons)
Business with Sport.
Studies
Named degree route
If you have studied a major/minor route
in Year 2, you may be allowed to focus
Marketing
solely on your major subject in Year 3.
Outdoor Studies
This is called a ‘named route’ pathway
NW56
Music
and results in a single subject award at
WW36 the end of your course, eg a BSc (Hons)
Philosophy
Popular Music
Sport, BA (Hons) Coaching Studies or
BA (Hons) Sport Development.
VW56 VW53
Psychology
W391 VW5H mmu.ac.uk/combinedhonours
Sociology
Sport Development
CN85 WC38 VC58
LWJ6 VL53 LWHJ CLV3
Sport
CW66 LC36 CC68
NCM6 LCHQ C607
2A68* 2F15* 8T77* 8G45* 8R24* 2M74* 2J76*
mmu.ac.uk/cheshire | 19“The course offers applied opportunities in Exercise and Sport science rather than just theory-based lectures. The facilities are fantastic and having access to a pool of expert lecturers and technicians really supports my learning.” Niall Green BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science 20 | Exercise and Sport Science
Foundation Year
Each year we accept students onto Foundation Year
courses who have the potential ability to study at
degree level but who don’t have the qualifications to
enter directly onto an Honours degree.
Each Foundation Year is an integral part If you choose the Foundation Year route, Entry requirements for a
of a specific degree course. The content you will apply for a four-year course. Foundation Year
of the Foundation Year is tailored to Once you have passed your Foundation The typical minimum entry requirements
prepare you for your chosen degree Year you will progress directly onto for a degree that includes a Foundation
so that you start Year 1 of your linked Year 1 of your linked degree and, if you Year are 160-180 UCAS tariff points.
Honours degree with confidence. are a full-time UK student, you will The points must come from full A levels
qualify for student financial support for (not AS) or equivalent qualifications,
the full duration of your course. for example BTEC Level 3 Diploma/
A number of our Single Honours Extended Diploma, CACHE Level 3
and Combined Honours Exercise Develop your academic and Diploma. Other vocational qualifications
and Sport Science degrees are study skills at level 3 will also be considered,
available with a Foundation On the BSc (Hons) Sport and Excercise for example NVQ. If you have other
Year: Science and BA (Hons) Coaching and qualifications that are not included
• BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sport Development foundation year in the UCAS tariff we are happy
Science degrees you will study four units to consider the suitability of these
designed to develop your academic and qualifications. You will also need to have
• BA (Hons) Coaching and Sport study skills: a grade D or above (or an acceptable
Development alternative) in GCSE English language
• BA/BSc Combined Honours Sport • Academic Skills for Higher Education and mathematics. For full details of
• BA/BSc Combined Honours Sport • Foundations in Sport and Exercise Foundation Year entry requirements,
Development Science please visit mmu.ac.uk.
• BA/BSc Combined Honours • Working in Sport and Related
Coaching Studies Industries If English is not your first language
• Introduction to the Social Sciences you will also need to have IELTS 5.5
(or an equivalent English language
Typical units for Combined Honours qualification). You will be placed on our
subjects will depend upon the Foundation Year International Route
combination chosen. which provides additional English
of
A large choice from language, study skills and tutor support
courses to choose
through the English and Academic
Practice Unit.
Applying for a Foundation Year
Honours degrees with a Foundation
Year have their own unique UCAS codes
which can be found in the grid at the
back of this brochure, on the UCAS
website or by using Find a Course on
our website at mmu.ac.uk.
mmu.ac.uk/foundation
ucas.com
mmu.ac.uk/cheshire | 21Studying
The academic year is divided into three terms, starting
in September. If you enrol on a full-time route you can
expect to devote around 35 hours to study each week;
if you enrol for a part-time route the hours of study are
significantly less, and spread typically over six years.
Each year you will study four units of Studying abroad European exchange
30 credits each. These will be made up Participating in an exchange programme We are the lead partner in a large
of core units for your chosen course and is a great way to experience another sport-related SOCRATES European
option units that you can select from an culture, country and education system. exchange network. Our partner
extensive range of titles. On many courses we offer high quality universities are spread throughout
programmes with institutions in many Europe enabling staff and students to
Timetabled classes parts of the world, including the USA, participate in academic exchanges with
Teaching techniques vary from Canada, Australia and across Europe. colleagues from the length and breadth
formal lectures to practical sessions, of Europe.
presentations and group activity, Developing skills
supported by the use of our online It isn’t just about study. Many students The scheme supports postgraduate
Moodle system which will also give tell us it is a life-changing experience - and undergraduate student exchange
you access to your own personalised as they make new friends, explore new as well as offering opportunities
timetable so you know where you’re places and sample a different lifestyle. for teaching further afield. Beyond
supposed to be and when. You may Europe, there is an extensive network
find that this is a big shift from 6th Many employers value time spent on of research collaborations, with well-
Form and A level study: the emphasis exchange programmes. It shows them established links in Brazil, Australia,
at University is on your management of you are adaptable, confident – and not Russia, North America and both the
your working week, though we are here afraid to try new things. Middle and Far East.
to help and guide you.
Assessment
The range of assessment in these
courses reflects the nature of skills
required to work in exercise and sport.
Year 1 and 2 assessments include
group work, presentations, and the
production of various forms of written
work including essays, reports, seminar
papers and more extended pieces in the
form of project and journal articles. In
year 3 you will be required to complete
a research project, as well as final
examinations.
22 | Exercise and Sport ScienceOnline
Moodle
system
providing
access to
personalised
timetable
Lead
partner in
European
sport
exchange
network
“We are here
to ensure that
students have
the best
possible
experience
at university,
helping you
with academic
writing,
employability
and enterprise.”
Student Experience Tutors
Cheshire campus
mmu.ac.uk/cheshire | 23Teaching and research
With outstanding sports and exercise facilities,
we have an international reputation for
sport, coaching, development and physical
education and our staff are at the cutting
edge of research, practice and industry
developments.
Specialist learning environments analysis of technique involving any
The centre includes a state-of-the-art projectiles. Commonly assessed skills
laboratory suite with a series of large include pistol and rifle shooting.
laboratory spaces as well as an eight
court double sports hall, health and The human performance laboratory
fitness suite, PC lab and sports injury A multi-purpose laboratory used
clinic. We also have a 3rd generation predominantly for Biomechanics
(3G) pitch and an Olympic beach teaching and research utilising
volleyball court on campus. equipment such as Woodway Treadmills
VICON motion analysis systems,
Environmental chamber Kistler and AMTI force platforms. This
Our new £250,000 facility is capable space can be divided into three smaller
of simulating some of the most harsh spaces, each functioning as a smaller
environments on earth. Bespoke teaching or research space with multi-
programmes lasting minutes, hours or media facilities.
days can be run in which temperature
humidity and oxygen concentration Data analysis suite
can be varied to simulate conditions The suite has 26 computer workstations
to acclimatise athletes to hot or cold to analyse data for biomechanics,
environments, or altitude. physiology, psychology and coaching
Muscle function laboratory
purposes - including video match
analysis software, nutritional analysis,
On-site
All aspects of muscle function can be kinetic/kinematic analysis, and many environmental
examined in the laboratory using a others.
range of dynamometers measuring force chamber
generated during isokinetic, isotonic Psychophysiology laboratory
and isometric exercise. Electrical Our well-equipped psychophysiology can simulate
stimulators are used to analyse full
muscle contraction and ultrasound
laboratory hosts exciting projects in
cognitive motor function using a variety altitude, and
systems record fibre changes within the
body of the muscle.
of neurophysiological techniques.
These include transcranial magnetic
hot or cold
Projectiles laboratory
stimulation, eye gaze metrics and
electroencephalography.
temperature
The 14m long laboratory can be placed environments.
into complete blackout for detailed
24 | Exercise and Sport ScienceProfessional status
Many staff have achieved accredited,
chartered or fellowship status in
professional bodies such as the British
Association of Sport and Exercise
Sciences (BASES), British Psychological
Society (BPS), the Physiological
Society, the Chartered Institute for the
Management of Sport and Physical
Activity (CIMSPA).
A range of sport and coaching science
support for UK and International
sporting bodies is based within the
Department. Senior staff are influential
at national and international level and
their vision and leadership has created
a vibrant academic community that is
outward looking.
Research active
Institute for Performance Research Centre for Research into Coaching
The Institute for Performance The Centre for Research into Coaching
Research engages in world-class and was established in order to encourage,
internationally recognised research. enable and disseminate research into
Through the Institute, the department sports coaching among academics and
has excellent relationships throughout practitioners. We draw on the expertise
the University, with particular strong of our academic staff working in
links with the Faculty of Health, coaching pedagogy, coaching science,
Psychology, and Social Care, the coaching and training history, the
Faculty of Science and Engineering, sociology of coaching, performance
the Department of History, Politics analysis and coach education in order to
and Philosophy, and the Faculty of stimulate and support a sports coaching
Education. community.
In the 2014 national Research Excellence Sports and Leisure History Group
Framework exercise, thirteen staff This specialist research group has
submitted their research to the Allied major links with both the Department
Health Research area, reflecting the of History, Politics and Philosophy and
importance of exercise, sport and the the Institute of Humanities and Social
associated disciplines in our portfolio to Science Research. The group provides
the development of health. The breadth a focus for research into nineteenth and
and quality of our research was reflected twentieth century sport and leisure,
in other department staff submitting with a particular emphasis on coaching,
their research to History, Engineering training and the early entrepreneurs of
and Education. sport.
mmu.ac.uk/cheshire | 25An award-winning and
outstanding student experience
We work hard to provide you with a first-class student
experience, ensuring that the combination of integrated
learning, student support services, a focus on graduate
employment and a great social life provide you with a
well-rounded education to get you ready for the world
after you graduate.
First-class learning facilities class and you can also use it to check Library
With over £70 million invested in updates on your fees and finance, Libraries are a key part of your academic
our Cheshire campus you’ll find the library and career development experience and ours have been winning
an impressive array of learning resources. annual awards for Customer Service
technologies, study facilities and smart Excellence since 2008. In addition to
student accommodation. Professionally University IT and technical suites an extensive range of books, you’ll
equipped studios provide industry Our technical suites are of the highest have access to a huge digital library of
standard music technology suites, standard and you’ll have access to journals, e-books and research papers to
rehearsal rooms and an extensive training on technology and equipment support your studies.
collection of instruments. Outstanding that is industry-standard and used by
sports and fitness facilities and a world- the professionals. Open all year round, with late opening
class exercise and sport centre make the at peak study and exam times, our
Cheshire campus particularly appealing We’ve recently invested over £2 Cheshire campus library includes IT
to students who have a passion for million in student PCs and software suites, quiet study spaces and group
sports and outdoors. and regularly update our learning and project rooms. Our library staff run
teaching equipment to ensure you have regular information skills training
MyMMU access to the very best equipment and sessions to ensure you can locate,
Our virtual online learning environment, support for your studies. Our IT Zones access and select the most appropriate
Moodle, is sector-leading and brings have extended opening hours for your resources from the wealth of material
everything together in one place: convenience, and printing facilities and available.
your student email, your personalised WiFi are available to you across the
course timetable, coursework, teaching entire Cheshire campus. Food and drink
materials, assessment deadline We have a selection of good value
reminders, exams schedule, study catering facilities on the campus,
materials, reading lists, online articles, open at convenient times to fit around
audio and video clips, along with your your studies and serve a range of
assessment marks and feedback on your economically priced hot and cold drinks,
work from your tutor. It also provides a snacks and meals.
channel for keeping in touch with your
tutors and fellow students outside of
We are one of only five Awarded in recognition of
UK universities to have the University’s commitment
Winner of the 2013 to support and advance the
been awarded the
Guardian newspaper’s representation of women
Investors in People
award for Best in science, technology,
Gold standard.
Student Experience. engineering, medicine
and mathematics.
26 | Exercise and Sport ScienceStudent support services
We’re here to help you get the most out of your studies,
with personal support from your tutors and advice and
guidance from specialist student support staff.
Personal tutor Counselling Student accommodation
You will be allocated a personal tutor The Counselling Service offers you the We have over 900 student rooms
who will monitor your progress and be opportunity to talk to a professionally available at our Cheshire campus
there to support you when you need it. trained counsellor, in confidence, about including shared flats with en-suite
Each year, this tutor will be a lecturer any personal problems you may have. bedrooms, and traditional halls with
who teaches one of your units and Both individual and group counselling shared facilities and common rooms,
therefore knows you and your work. is available free to all students who each with internet access and free
are registered with the University. personal possessions insurance
Student hub The Counselling Service also runs included in your hall fee. Feeling safe
The Student Hub, located on campus, workshops and courses on themes such and happy in your new home are
is your first port of call for face-to-face as relaxation, stress management and important considerations when coming
information, advice and guidance on a confidence-building. to University and our Welcome Teams
wide range of course-related matters, will help you settle into your student
and also for information about services Disability support accommodation when you arrive.
and facilities. They can answer your We are committed to providing equal
questions about accommodation, student opportunities in education for all Students’ Union
finance, careers, and accessing support students. Our Learning Development As a student with us you will
if you have dyslexia or a disability. Service provides a range of support for automatically become a member of
disabled students and students with the Students’ Union which is led by
Student support officer specific learning difficulties, such as a team of student officers who are
Our student support officers can provide dyslexia. Our advisers act as a contact elected by our students to ensure that
you with confidential and impartial within the University for current and the needs and views of all students are
advice on academic and pastoral issues. prospective disabled students to provide considered. The Students’ Union at the
They advise on assessment problems, support, information and advice on the Cheshire campus is famous for its fun-
time management, exam technique, resources which are available to them, loving social events, regular club nights,
finance, employment or personal both within the University and from student societies and sports clubs. You
difficulties and work closely with the external support agencies. can also find most of your day-to-day
University’s Counselling Service and the essentials at the competitively priced
Students’ Union, to ensure that students on-site Students’ Union shop.
have access to specialist advice and
assistance if needed.
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