Programme Specification for the 2023/4 academic year
MSci (Hons) Exercise and Sport Sciences
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | MSci (Hons) Exercise and Sport Sciences | Programme code | UFX4SHSSHS01 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Full Time |
Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Campus(es) | St Luke's (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (Masters) |
2. Description of the Programme
The MSci (Hons) Exercise and Sport Sciences programme is designed to give you a balanced understanding of both sport and exercise sciences across the range of sub-disciplines. This is delivered through learning about the psychology, physiology and biomechanics of sport and exercise, with a focus on research that permeates throughout all Stages. Optional modules reflect the application of this scientific knowledge in a variety of populations from athletes, children, and clinical groups to the general public. Alongside the subject specific knowledge, there is also a commitment to enhancing your learning and personal development skills.
The final year of the programme provides you with an opportunity to develop a higher level of analytical and technical expertise by completing a bespoke research skills development module and undertaking a comprehensive research project by working with staff and PhD students from our leading research groups.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
The MSci (Hons) Exercise and Sport Sciences will provide you with a comprehensive and contemporary programme of study and is intended to:
- Provide you with knowledge and understanding across a range of sub-disciplines within Exercise and Sport Sciences.
- Enhance teaching and learning through research and applied practice derived from exercise and sport.
- Provide you with the opportunity to employ theoretical concepts in applied exercise and sport settings.
- Enable you to acquire a range of transferable skills to allow them to develop as autonomous and reflective individuals.
- Provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake a significant research project whilst working alongside our leading research groups.
The main aim of the programme will be to provide you with a sound theoretical understanding of how the disciplines of physiology, psychology and biomechanics can be used to improve health or enhance performance in a variety of populations, including children, clinical group, athletes and the general public. You will also have the opportunity to specialise in related modules such as sport and exercise nutrition, physical education and business. Given that the programme is focussed on cutting-edge research, you will be provided with a solid foundation in how to design, analyse and interpret research. In the final year of the programme a bespoke research skills development module will enable you to develop postgraduate level research skills and knowledge, providing you with the necessary foundation to work alongside our leading research groups to complete your dissertation research project. The goal of the research project is to produce a substantial body of work that may be suitable to submit for publication to an academic journal. An opportunity to attend a suitable academic conference as a delegate will also be provided, enabling you to further develop your academic expertise and networking opportunities.
4. Programme Structure
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
www.exeter.ac.uk/sshs/students/modules/bscess/
You may take optional modules as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module.
You may take elective modules up to 30 credits outside of the programme in stages 2, 3 and, 4 as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module.
You are also permitted to take the five-credit module ESS3910 Professional Development Experience in the second or third year. Registration on this module is subject to a competitive application process. If taken, this module will not count towards progression or award calculation.
Stage 1
120 credits of compulsory modules
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESS1006 | Human Anatomy and Kinanthropometry | 15 | No |
| ESS1007 | Human Physiology | 15 | No |
| ESS1204 | Foundations of Biomechanics | 15 | No |
| ESS1502 | Sports Training Physiology | 15 | No |
| ESS1605 | Foundations of Exercise and Sport Psychology | 15 | No |
| ESS1606 | Nutrition and Metabolism | 15 | No |
| ESS1701 | Introduction to Statistics | 15 | No |
| ESS1703 | Bioenergetics | 15 | No |
Stage 2
75 credits of compulsory modules, 45 credits of optional modules
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESS2001 | Exercise Physiology | 15 | No |
| ESS2004 | Biomechanics and Kinesiology | 15 | No |
| ESS2303 | Research Methods and Analytical Procedures | 30 | No |
| ESS2808 | Sport Psychology 2: Skill Acquisition | 15 | No |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHS S2 BSc-MSci ESS opt 2021-2 | |||
| ESS2017 | Measurement of Physical Activity, Exercise and Sport | 15 | No |
| ESS2222 | Motor Control | 15 | No |
| ESS2508 | Strength and Conditioning Physiology | 15 | No |
| ESS2509 | Sports Nutrition and Metabolism | 15 | No |
| ESS2704 | Learning and Teaching in Physical Education | 15 | No |
| ESS2900 | Employability and Career Development | 15 | No |
| BEM2037 | Leadership: Challenges and Practice | 15 | No |
Stage 3
15-45 credits of compulsory modules, 75-105 credits of optional modules
a You must choose one of ESS3302, ESS3303, ESS3304 or ESS3305.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESS3302 | Dissertation [See note a above] | 45 | No |
| ESS3303 | Independent Research Review [See note a above] | 15 | No |
| ESS3304 | Dissertation (Physiology) [See note a above] | 45 | No |
| ESS3305 | Independent Research Review (Physiology) [See note a above] | 15 | No |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHS SF BSc-S3 MSci ESS opt 2021-2 | |||
| BUS2001 | Business Awareness: Theory and Practice | 15 | No |
| EDU3013 | Learning for Teaching: School Experience | 15 | No |
| EDU3014 | Learning for Teaching: School Experience | 30 | No |
| ESS2900 | Employability and Career Development | 15 | No |
| ESS3509 | Advanced Strength and Conditioning Physiology | 15 | No |
| ESS3703 | Paediatric Exercise Physiology | 15 | No |
| ESS3705 | Sport, Physical Activity and Health | 15 | No |
| ESS3706 | Integrated Physiology and Adaptation to Physical (in)activity | 15 | No |
| ESS3707 | Physiological Determinants of Exercise Performance | 15 | No |
| ESS3805 | Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement | 30 | No |
| ESS3808 | Sport Psychology | 30 | No |
| ESS3508 | Nutrition for High Performance | 15 | No |
| ESS3812 | Clinical Exercise Prescription - Cardiac Rehabilitation | 15 | No |
Stage 4
90 credits of compulsory modules, 30 credits of optional modules
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHSM029 | Dissertation | 60 | Yes |
| SHSM030 | Research Methods and Analytical Procedures | 15 | No |
| SHSM031 | Research Toolkit | 15 | No |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHS SF MSci ESS opt 2021-2 | |||
| SHSM006 | Laboratory Techniques in Physiology | 30 | No |
| SHSM014 | Paediatric Exercise and Health | 30 | No |
| SHSM022 | Physical Activity in the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Disease | 30 | No |
| SHSM038 | Current Issues in Sport Psychology | 30 | No |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the sub disciplines in Exercise and Sport Sciences | Lectures, tutor-led workshops or seminars; laboratories; formative essays; prepared problem-based lectures; personal and academic tutorials; group tasks; ELE based learning tasks. | Laboratory report (ILO 1-5) |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
6. Critically assess, synthesise and evaluate evidence | Lectures, tutor-led workshops or seminars; laboratories; formative essays; prepared problem-based lectures; personal and academic tutorials; group tasks; ELE based learning tasks. Group project; workshops; essays; lectures; prepared problem-solving and substantive lectures; client interviewing workshops; word processing, ELE based learning tasks. | Laboratory report (ILO 6-8) |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
9. Manage time effectively and prioritise tasks by working to strict deadlines | Transferable skills permeate every activity within the programme content and assessment – examinations, presentations, workshops, personal profiling (PDP scheme), word processing, lectures, tutor-led workshops or seminars; laboratories; formative essays; prepared problem-based lectures; personal and academic tutorials; group tasks; ELE based learning tasks. | Laboratory report (ILO 9-14) |
7. Programme Regulations
Programme-specific Progression Rules
To progress to Stage 3 you must achieve a credit-weighted stage average of at least 60% in Stage 2, otherwise you will be required to transfer to the relevant three year BSc programme.
Programme-specific Award Rules
At the end of Stage 3, you may be permitted to exit with a BSc (Hons) Exercise and Sport Sciences provided that you have achieved 360 credits in total, you have taken no more than 150 credits at level 4 and at least 90 credits at level 6 or 7. If you do exit with a BSc (Hons) the award will normally be based on the degree mark formed from the credit weighted average marks for stages 2 and 3 combined in the ratio 1:2 respectively.
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
You will be based in Sport and Health Sciences, you will be allocated a Personal Tutor on arrival and can expect reasonable access to all teaching staff for academic tutorials through appointments. There is also a Programme Director for the MSci (Hons) in Exercise and Sport Sciences who follows the cohort from stage 1 through to graduation and who will monitor student absences and progress, and meet any students needing additional support. In addition, the Programme Director will offer support and advice to all students on a programme and a dedicated careers and employability tutor to co-ordinate the interaction between you, careers service and the discipline.
In addition, you are provided with
• Induction course before the start of your first year
• Library induction sessions
• Student handbook and module guides
• Access to Discipline Disability Officers
You will have access to the Seminar Speaker Series where leading researchers are invited to give research seminars.
Student/Staff Liaison Committee enables students and staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision. The Student/Staff Liaison Committee in Sport and Health Sciences meets termly and is chaired by a student representative.
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
MSci (Hons) Exercise and Sport Sciences
19. UCAS Code
C606
20. NQF Level of Final Award
7 (Masters)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | ECTS credits |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
[Honours] Hospitality, leisure, sport and tourism
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 03/06/2016 |
Date of last revision | 18/11/2021 |
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