Sport and exercise sciences has an important role in our current society, ranging from improving sports performance in elite athletes to reducing the burden of disease associated with physical inactivity. By improving our understanding of how the body and mind respond and adapt to exercise, we can develop new research-based approaches to enhance performance and health.
Your Course
In the first year of your programme, you will be provided with a broad knowledge and understanding of the principal body systems, processes and functions in health and disease, and gain hands-on practical experience of the experimental approaches used to generate this knowledge. The course will initially cover structure and function of physiological systems and how these can be disturbed by exercise or disease. You will also look at physiological and psychological responses to exercise, the biomechanics of exercise and training alongside how sensory and motor control of movement can be tested and measured. You will continue to explore these concepts in an applied way, looking at energy balance and nutrition and how these can affect exercise and training. You will have the option of studying further, more specialised areas such supporting injured athletes, human nutrition and sports analytics or leadership and teams.
As you progress through your course, you will have the opportunity to discover and explore individual areas such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, and sport and exercise psychology. You will explore how these can be applied across a range of settings to optimise sports performance, improve health and disease outcomes, and inform rehabilitation strategies.
You will be part of an investigative-based inspirational and engaging learning experience, informed by cutting edge research undertaken in these areas at Leeds, delivered by the world leading academics undertaking this research.
You will gain an integrated knowledge of the of how the body and mind respond to and learn from, the particular demands placed on them during sport and exercise using current techniques and methodologies. You will be involved in active learning approaches including critical thinking, creative problem solving, team-working and mini-projects to progressively develop the key skills and attributes required by sports and exercise science graduates. You will be assessed using many tasks or activities undertaken in the workplace.
Towards the end of your programme, you will undertake a capstone or culminating research project, where you lead the research alongside an academic mentor and this opportunity will bring together the knowledge, skills and attributes developed throughout your degree and apply it to a problem, which could be research based, industry linked, clinical or an alternative, creating a solution to this problem. An opportunity to show case your knowledge and skills to potential employers.
Our World
Our focus is to train the next generation of thinkers, innovators and leaders, equipped to make a positive difference in a complex and ever-changing interconnected world, you will develop global cultural awareness, by exploring some of the grand challenges or UN Sustainable Development Goals facing humankind in partnership with students from different backgrounds, cultures or lived experiences within an inclusive learning environment. You will use your knowledge and skills to create solutions to local and global challenges, be able to explain the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion relevant to sport and exercise sciences, demonstrate ethical awareness and competencies and complete creative problem-solving activities.
Your Future
Our focus will be on making you workplace ready, equipped with the knowledge, skills and attributes required to succeed in whatever career you choose to go onto, able to contribute ethical solutions to the complex problems facing humankind. Throug
hout your studies, you will complete workplace tasks and activities undertaken in employment. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary team environments and contribute positively and flexibly to a team output. You will also be able to communicate scientific and other information to specific audiences and in relevant and varied formats. This will equip you with the necessary skills for employment or to go onto future studies relevant to your career of choice.
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMSC1100T | Structure and Function (Anatomy and Physiology) of Human Body Systems (Teaching) | 0 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BMSC1113T | Fundamentals of Motor Control and Biomechanics (Teaching) | 0 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BMSC1218T | Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology and Psychology (Teaching) | 0 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC1302 | Team-Based Solutions for Local Challenges in Human Sciences | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| BMSC1303 | Practical application of Clinical, Laboratory and Field Skills for Human Sciences | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| BMSC1321A | Application of Knowledge (Assessment - SpSc) | 30 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| BMSC1323A | Evidence Based Reports (Assessment - SpSc) | 30 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Basket 1: Candidates will be required to study 1-2 modules from the following list of optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMSC1200 | Biology of the Mind | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LEED1031 | Leadership and Teams | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LEED1201 | Supporting the Injured Athlete | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LEED1202 | Introduction to the Physical Activity and Exercise Industries | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LEED1203 | Critical Debates in Sport, Exercise, & Physical Activity | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Basket 2: Candidates can study one module from the following list of optional modules if they have taken only one module from basket 1
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD1051 | Introduction to Human Nutrition | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS1520 | Introduction to Sports Analytics | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates can study 10 credits of discovery modules as part of optional module basket 2.
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMSC2132 | Physiological Responses and Behavioural Control of Human Movement | 40 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| BMSC2244 | Social Psychology and Mechanics of Sport and Exercise | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| BMSC2315 | Team-based solutions to global challenges in human science | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| BMSC2345 | Experimental Skills in Sports and Exercise Sciences | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
Candidates will be required to study 20 credits of optional or Discovery modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMSC2241 | Physical activity across the lifespan | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Here is a suggested list of Discovery modules to choose from
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEED1201 | Supporting the Injured Athlete | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LEED2009 | Teaching and Coaching Young People | 10 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| LEED2050 | Event Management | 10 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| LEED2060 | Sports Development and Management | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LEED2070 | Introduction to Strength and Conditioning | 10 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| LEED2131 | Emerging Leaders | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMSC3391 | Research Skills and Professional Development | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| BMSC3392 | Capstone Research Project | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
Basket 1: Candidates will be required to study 40-60 credits from the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPSC3106 | Advanced Sports Biomechanics: Performance, Injury and Rehabilitation | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SPSC3125 | Motor Control and Neurorehabilitation | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SPSC3318 | Exercise and Psychological Health | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SPSC3321 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SPSC3326 | Exercise Prescription for Health and Disease | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SPSC3329 | Motor and Psychological Aspects of Rehabilitation | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SPSC3330 | Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Medicine | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Basket 2: Candidates can study 10-20 credits optional modules from the list below if they have taken less than 60 credits from basket 1.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD3071 | Diet and Cardiovascular Health | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LEED2009 | Teaching and Coaching Young People | 10 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| LEED2060 | Sports Development and Management | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LEED2070 | Introduction to Strength and Conditioning | 10 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| LEED3001 | Research Development Project | 10 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| LEED3002 | Outdoor Adventure-Land, Water and Air Activities | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
If students have selected only 50 credits from baskets 1 and 2, then they can select 10 credits of Discovery modules. A suggested list is below:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD2310 | Health Promotion: Applications of Theory and Practice | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FOOD3340 | Food and Cancer | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LEED2050 | Event Management | 10 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
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