BA (Hons) Physical Education and Sport Bachelor's degree at Northampton

Sport and exercise psychology is an exciting discipline area providing the opportunity to explore the psychological influences on human behaviour. The module offers an introduction to key psychological theories and concepts relevant to sport, exercise, physical activity and coaching contexts.

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the various ways in which sport and exercise are shaped by the social contexts in which they occur. It offers a broad introduction to sociological investigation by outlining some key contemporary social issues in sport, exercise and physical activity. Thus providing a foundation for the further study of socio-cultural issues connected to sport, exercise and physical activity.

This module introduces the learner to the multi-disciplinary nature of sports coaching. It intends to offer a general insight into the areas of; performance analysis, movement analysis, strength and conditioning concepts, sports physiology, anatomy and sports injury. The module will provide a greater understanding of core subject disciplines thereby enabling sports coaches to develop a holistic approach to coaching athletes.

The purpose of the module is to provide students with an understanding of the core principles related to motor learning and skill acquisition in sport and exercise settings, developing knowledge from both an athlete and coach perspective, enabling them to apply theortetical-based information into practical environments to enhance optimal performance.

The purpose of this module is to develop curriculum and subject knowledge in the context of physical education. This module introduces students to the safe and effective management of learners in physical education. This module explores key underpinning pedagogical underpinnings.

The purpose of this module is to support students to learn the essential academic, personal, professional and employability skills that are relevant to the careers and opportunities in the field of physical education and sport.

This module focuses on the varied roles of sport development on the delivery of sport in the United Kingdom. The changing nature of sports development is governed by government priorities for sport and is often conflicted by the twin principles of delivering mass participation and achieving international success. These principles are explored to explain their relationship to successful sport development.

The purpose of this module is to develop knowledge and understanding of a variety of research designs, methods and research skills within a subject-based context. It equips the student with a framework in which to conceptualise quantitative and qualitative traditions and applications. The emphasis will be upon understanding and experiencing the research process and developing critical skills necessary to collect, analyse and present data.

This module consolidates and extends students' subject and pedagogical content knowledge in relation to school physical education. This module introduces, and encourages students to explore, the range of teaching, learning and assessment approaches in physical education.

The purpose of this module is to examine the developmental changes in children and adolescents from a multidisciplinary perspective in a sporting context. Participation in sport and structured physical activity sessions may begin as early as three years of age and continue well into adulthood. It is imperative, therefore, that sport professionals understand the biological, social, and psychological changes affecting an athlete's developmental journey. Students will critically consider the key de

The purpose of this module is prepare students for employability in the field of coaching sport, sport development and physical education. They will apply for and carry out 120 hours of work placement and link their placement to theory and reflection to develop their understanding and experential knowledge within the field.

This module focuses on coaches' ability to apply pedagogical theory to understand how participants interact with their environment, peers, and other coaches to co-construct knowledge and skills, while developing adaptable and creative approaches to sports performance. The emphasis is on active, problem-solving, self-regulated learning and the importance of social interactions in shaping participant's experiences.

The purpose of this module is to critically examine a range of contemporary issues in the field of sport development, particularly those that directly impact upon the role of the sport development officer. It aims to explore 'real world' sport issues in areas such as youth, community and elite sport settings. Relevant models and concepts from sport development literature and real world case studies will be drawn upon to help critically analyse these areas, building upon earlier content that intr

This module consolidates and extends students' subject, curriculum and pedagogical content knowledge in relation to physical education and school sport. The module provides opportunities to critically examine key issues in physical education. This includes how the subject has evolved as a curriculum discipline and an examination of its place and purpose in education.

The purpose of this module is to provide an opportunity to apply knowledge, concepts, and research techniques to a question or problem in sport, exercise, or physical activity. The dissertation module builds and expands on students' prior knowledge of research and aims to foster the development of expertise in methodology and skills in the planning, conducting, and writing up of research reports.

The purpose of the module is to develop a critical understanding of the significance and importance of physical activity practices, research and policies within contemporary society. Specifically, the module explores the credibility of various claims made about the contribution of physical activity participation to public health and wellbeing within the context of the available evidence and lived experiences.

The purpose of the module is to examine contemporary social and welfare issues in a range of sporting contexts. The module will use a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on sociology, policy and relevant research. Case studies will be used to encourage debate and discussion around these contemporary issues and associated strategies.

The purpose of this module is to build on knowledge and understanding from the work experience module at level 5. The assessment of the module will be an investigation or project working collaboratively with a work placement host, completing the required 120 hours.