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Programme Specifications

Programme Specification

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Gymnastics - Students entering prior to 2014)

Academic Year: 2014/15

This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.

This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.

This specification should be read in conjunction with:

Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
Module Specifications

Summary
Aims
Learning outcomes
Structure
Progression & weighting

Programme summary

Awarding body/institution	含羞草视频
Teaching institution (if different)
Owning school/department	School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body
Final award	BSc (Hons) DPS
Programme title	Sport and Exercise Science (Gymnastics)
Programme code	PSUB08
Length of programme
UCAS code	CX63
Admissions criteria	http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/departments/sport-exercise-health-sciences/sportandexercisescience/
Date at which the programme specification was published	Thu, 04 Sep 2014 14:01:24 BST

1. Programme Aims

to provide students with an intellectually stimulating environment within which they can develop knowledge, understanding and skills
to provide students with a broad curriculum grounded in the study of sport with particular relevance to gymnastics
to enable students to develop an understanding of the science of gymnastics through specialist study and research
to allow students to draw upon knowledge and expertise in training, skill acquisition, technique, selection and coaching in gymnastics to support potential gymnastics related employment
to enhance students’ career and employment prospects by developing a range of transferable skills embedded in the programme
to support the student experience through effective management and improvement of the School’s learning and teaching resources

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

Subject Benchmark Statement (Unit 25 : Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism)
The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (2001)

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate:

an ability to reflect critically upon approaches to the acquisition, interpretation and analysis of information in a variety of sport contexts
their knowledge and understanding of sport-related behaviour through critical evaluation of both academic and professional practices
an understanding of human structure and function with reference to sport from the study of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, psychology, motor learning and motor control
an ability to appraise and evaluate the effects of applied sport science on the elite gymnast
an understanding of the requirements needed for the performance of gymnastics in comparison with other sports from the perspective of various sports science disciplines

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

reflect critically on the central themes and issues in modules within the Gymnastics Pathway
critically assess and interpret research studies in gymnastics
critically asses the various limiting factors for elite sport performance in general and gymnastics in particular
relate theory to practice in the various disciplines as applied to gymnastics
apply knowledge to solve problems related to technique, training and coaching in gymnastics

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

plan, design and execute a sustained piece of independent research on gymnastics
plan, prepare and present appropriate methodologies for the development of gymnastics performance
coach and manually support basic gymnastic skills

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should have developed competencies in the following generic skill areas:

communication
numeracy
information technology
team work
problem solving
management of self learning

(ref. Skills for Success Programme http://www.lboro.ac.uk/service/ltd/services/stud_support/programme.html)

4. Programme structure

4.1 Part A - Introductory Modules

Code	Module title	Modular weight	Semester	Compulsory or Optional
PSA004	Analysis and Performance in Gymnastics	20	1&2	C
PSA003	IT for Sport and Exercise Sciences	10	1	C
PSA011	Sport, Exercise and Health Pedagogies	10	1	C
PSA020	Exercise Physiology	10	1	C
PSA024	Introduction to Sociology of Sport	10	1	C
PSA028	Biomechanics of Sport	10	1	C
PSA002	Fitness and Training	10	2	C
PSA026	Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology	10	2	C
PSA041	Olympic Studies	20	2	C
PSA308	Basic Biological Psychology	10	2	C

4.2 Part B - Degree Modules

Code	Module title	Modular weight	Semester	Compulsory or Optional
PSB010	Sport and Exercise Pedagogy	20	1&2	C
PSB211	Exercise Physiology	20	1&2	C
PSB005	Research Skills B1	10	1	C
PSB027	Acquiring Movement Skills	10	1	C
PSB029	Biomechanics of Sports Movements	10	1	C
PSB213	Growth and Development	10	1	C
PSB002	Structural Kinesiology	10	2	C
PSB006	Research Skills B2	10	2	c
PSB026	Psycho-social Factors in Competitive Sport	20	2	C

4.3 Part I - Placement (8 semester programme only)

Candidates on degree programmes with professional training will register for the non-credit bearing placement module PSI004.

4.4 Part C - Degree Modules

Code	Module title	Modular weight	Semester	Compulsory or Optional
PSC004	Research Project (Gymnastics)	40	1&2	C
PSC103	The Science of Coaching Gymnastics	20	1&2	C
PSC019	Applied Physiology of Sports Performance	10	1	C
PSC028	Advanced Methods of Analysis in Sports Biomechanics	10	1	O
PSC031	Applied Sport and Performance Psychology	20	1	O
PSC027	Motor Control of Sports Movements	10	2	C
PSC050	Gymnastics Research & Implications for Coaching	10	2	C
PSC020	Sport Nutrition	10	2	O
PSC029	Mechanics of Sports Techniques	10	2	C

Please note: Optional modules are subject to availability and timetable permitting.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, and to be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must not only satisfy the minimum credit requirements set out in Regulation XX.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification

Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C (and D if applicable). The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40: Part C 60 to determine the final percentage mark.