BA (Hons) Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport Bachelor's degree at the University of Derby

This module is taught in two parts: Academic skills and research skills. The academic skills component provides students with grounding in the key skills needed to be successful at undergraduate study, including, literature searching, literature review, academic writing, referencing, and presentation skills. The research skills component gives students an introduction to qualitative and quantitative research methods, including descriptive statistics. Students will learn how to collect and interpret data using a range of approaches including questionnaires, interviews and experimental methods. The emphasis on the module is to develop student’s confidence in engaging with academic literature i

Assessment: Coursework

This module will focus on the application of skill acquisition theories in the coaching practice. Students will develop an understanding of how principles such as feedback, attentional focus and the environment can inform session design and delivery; with the view to enhancing both athlete learning and performance. Student’s practical skill development will centre upon their ability to enhance performance through the application of skill acquisition principles. Students will be taught via a variety of lectures and seminars as well practical coaching sessions.

Assessment: Coursework, Exam

The aim of this module is to introduce the concepts, theories, research and practical assessment of foundational movement skills (FMS). These will be looked at from both an educational and coaching perspective. The key skill areas of locomotion, Stabilisation and Object manipulation skills will be investigated in both a theoretical and practical environment. External qualifications associated with the delivery of FMS in teaching practice will also be provided, ensuring students on the module develop both an academic understanding of the importance of FMS in early childhood PA development, and the practicalities of embedding FMS into PE/PA in a variety of school settings.

Assessment: Coursework

This module introduces and examines the key areas of sport science, including basic physiology, psychology, biomechanics, and nutrition. In addition, it provides experience with the concepts of these areas in an applied and practical setting. This module underpins the broader sport and exercise science areas and is, therefore, important preparation for modules at Levels 5 and 6.

Assessment: Coursework

Providing an introduction to the broad area of Physical Education (PE), “Introduction to Teaching PE” is designed to provide students with a range of knowledge and practical skill sets to equip them on their journey to delivering inspiring, engaging and impactful physical education in a range of educational levels and settings.

Assessment: Coursework, Practical

This module builds upon the knowledge and skills developed in the level 4 Academic and Research Skills for Sport and Exercise module. The module is designed to prepare students for their dissertation at level 6. Students will conduct a systematic literature review in a topic area related to their degree, in order to develop a coherent research question. Particular emphasis will be given to developing a robust rationale for the research question proposed based on a review of existing literature. Furthermore, students will propose a research methodology based on the rationale developed. The overall focus of the module is on the process of “doing research”, and this will reflect in the delivery

Assessment: Coursework

The module is designed to give students an understanding of the concepts and practice of training and fitness. It will develop their awareness of training principles, the need for analysis of fitness requirements for specific sports, and the evaluation of sports performance. As part of the PDP provision, students will have the option to work with individual athletes in a “real-world” context.

Assessment: Coursework

This module will focus on developing the student’s understanding of concepts and issues related to models of athlete development with particular attention paid to the notions of ‘long-term athlete development’ and ‘physical literacy’. Students will gain insight into the social, psychological and physical development of young children and adolescents and how sport development interventions are tailored towards the individual participant in both a participation environment. In addition to the theory covered, students will gain experience in applying the related theory into practical sport development sessions throughout the semester that are designed to meet the needs of young children and ado

Assessment: Coursework, Practical

This module will provide students’ with a sound understanding of sport coaching principles in the context of learning. It will examine core components of coaching and learning and establish links between theory and practice. The focus of the module will be on those aspects that facilitate change within individuals.

Assessment: Coursework

This module focuses upon the cognition and learning Needs within the SEND Code of Practice 0-25 (2005). Support for learning difficulties may be required when children and young people learn at a slower pace than their peers, even with appropriate differentiation. Learning difficulties cover a wide range of needs, including moderate learning difficulties (MLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), where children are likely to need support in all areas of the curriculum and associated difficulties with mobility and communication, through to profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), where children are likely to have severe and complex learning difficulties as well as a physical disabi

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Lifestyle change specialists need a sound understanding of psychological theory and strong practical skills to support clients in making changes. This module introduces exercise and health psychology theories and models that facilitate understanding of the factors that can influence exercise participation. Students will also cover contextual aspects, such as socio-cultural influences, that can influence behaviour and the facilitators of and barriers to exercise and physical activity. Students will also be taught evidence-based techniques that can be used to support client behaviour change and have the opportunity to practice and enhance their communication and coaching skills when working on

Assessment: Coursework, Practical

This module forms part of the placement year typically completed between the second and final stage of a degree programme. The module provides a framework for the development of reflective skills appropriate to all areas of professional practice including for example aspects of problem solving such as objective setting, planning, negotiating, demonstrating, and reflecting. The emphasis in this module is on the analysis and evaluation of work completed within the organisation and future employability planning. During the module students will develop a reflective portfolio where they record the skills, knowledge and experience developed during the placement experience and evaluate how this wil

Assessment: Coursework

The independent studies module provides students with the opportunity to reflect and build upon their subject knowledge and expertise by conducting an in-depth investigation; requiring a systematic and significant application of both acquired research skills and understanding. The investigation may adopt a variety of frameworks, typically dependent upon a combination of both the discipline and topic in question. The rationale being to avoid limiting the students to the traditional empirical research format; instead empowering them to select an investigatory design that is best suited to the conduct, completion and presentation of the study in focus e.g. an industry report or an individually

Assessment: Coursework, Practical

This module will provide students with an opportunity to develop themselves as practitioners progressing their coaching, teaching and communication skills. In particular students will focus upon their ability to apply pedagogical theory to the planning and delivery of practical coaching sessions with disabled performers; whilst also furthering their commitment to and engagement in the process of reflective practice. Rather than coach their peers, students will work in groups to plan, deliver and evaluate a number of coaching sessions with participants who exhibit a range of learning, sensory and physical disabilities. The planning, delivery and content of the coaching sessions will be inform

Assessment: Coursework

The module will begin by examining contemporary educational theory and praxis, then develop to enable students to apply the theories in the context of the outdoor classroom. Through practical experience within a current educational venue, students will develop a deeper understanding of the different perspectives on the use of the countryside as a learning arena for a variety of subjects. Students will develop their understanding of planning and implementing learning programmes by designing and creating educational resources for practical education projects. The emphasis of the module will be on using the outdoors as an arena for learning regardless of the age group or subject.

Assessment: Coursework

Integrated within this module is the “Association for Physical Education Level 3 Diploma in Supporting the Delivery of PESSPA (Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity)”. This course will be delivered by our partners at Derby County Community Trust (DCCT), and students will undertake a circa 200-hour placement in order to allow them to put into practice the planning, leading and reviewing of PESSPA. Students will engage in both theoretical and practical learning associated with safeguarding, mentoring pupils and colleagues, personal development of students and inclusivity and diversity principles, all within the context of PESSPA. Various elements of the course will be enhanced

Assessment: Coursework