Description
Programme Specification for the 2021/2 academic year
MSc Sport and Health Sciences
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | MSc Sport and Health Sciences | Programme code | PTS1SHSSHS01 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Full Time Part Time |
Academic year | 2021/2 |
| Campus(es) | St Luke's (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (Masters) |
2. Description of the Programme
The MSc in Sport and Health Sciences is aimed primarily at graduates from sport, health and exercise science backgrounds. It is designed to provide you with a more in-depth level of understanding within the context of the programme and a sound basis in research and analytical skills. It is also designed to provide you with a sound understanding of the disciplines that constitute the MSc in Sport and Health Sciences and how these disciplines are applied in certain situations in sport and health settings.
The MSc programme creates a challenge for you academically whilst providing you with the skills to apply theoretical concepts in real-world laboratory and field settings. Key skills are well mapped throughout the programme. The MSc is intended to: enhance teaching and learning through research and applied practice derived from sport, health and exercise; provide you with the opportunity to employ theoretical concepts in applied sport, health and exercise settings; and enable you to acquire a range of transferable skills to allow you to develop as an autonomous and reflective individual.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
This programme is intended to:
- provide you with modules allied to the research expertise of the staff across various, diverse disciplines (Exercise and Sport psychology, Biomechanics, Exercise and Sport physiology, Sport and Exercise Medicine, Paediatric Exercise Science);
- provide you with a sound basis in research methods and analytical procedures relating to the sport and health sciences, as well as a research dissertation/journal article.
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.
http://sshs.exeter.ac.uk/students/modules/pg/
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 up to 30 credits of elective modules outside of the programme as long as you have obtained the explicit permission of the Programme Director, the permission of the discipline where the elective module is offered, any prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module.
You are also permitted to take the 15-credit module SHSM912 Professional Development Experience. 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
90 credits of compulsory modules, 90 credits of optional modules
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHSM024 | Research Methods and Analytical Procedures | 30 | No |
| SHSM025 | Dissertation (Journal Article) | 60 | Yes |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHS MSc SHS opt 2020-1 | |||
| SHSM005 | Biomechanical Aspects of Lower Limb Injury | 30 | No |
| 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 |
| SHSM023 | Current Issues in Sport and Exercise 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. Describe in detail topics relevant to sport and health sciences within the context of the programme | Lectures, tutor-led workshops or seminars; laboratories; formative essays; prepared problem-based lectures; personal and academic tutorials; group tasks; ELE based learning tasks. | ILOs 1-3: Laboratory report, independent research project, examinations, oral presentations, extended coursework essays/reports. |
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: | |
4. Apply a range of appropriate skills to produce a dissertation/journal article informed by research | Lectures, tutor-led workshops or seminars; laboratories; formative essays; problem-based tasks; personal and academic tutorials; group tasks; ELE based learning tasks. Group project; workshops; essays; lectures; problem-based tasks and substantive lectures; client interviewing workshops; word processing, ELE based learning tasks. | ILOs 4-7: Laboratory report, independent research project, oral presentations ILOs 5 and 7: examinations ILOs 5-7: extended coursework essays/reports |
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: | |
8. 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, careers opportunities / advice, word processing, lectures, tutor-led workshops or seminars; laboratories; formative essays; personal and academic tutorials; group tasks; ELE based learning tasks. | ILOs 8-15: laboratory report, extended coursework essays/reports ILOs 8-10, 13-15: independent research project ILOs 8-10, 15: examinations ILOs 8-12: oral presentations |
7. Programme Regulations
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 and 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 Director of Postgraduate Studies who will monitor student absences and progress, and meet any students needing additional support. In addition there is a Programme Director who will offer support and advice to all students on a programme and a dedicated careers and employability tutor to co-ordinate the interaction between the student, careers service and the discipline.
In addition, you will be provided with
- Induction course before the start of the MSc
- Library induction sessions
- Student handbook and module guides
- Access to Discipline Disability Officer
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.
(http://as.exeter.ac.uk/support/admin/staff/qualityassuranceandmonitoring/tqamanual/fullcontents/)
12. Indicators of Quality and Standards
The programme is not subject to accreditation and/ or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).
13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards
The University and its constituent Colleges review the quality and standard of teaching and learning in all taught programmes against a range of criteria through the procedures outlined in the Teaching Quality Assurance (TQA) Manual Quality Review Framework.
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
MSc Sport and Health Sciences
19. UCAS Code
N/A
20. NQF Level of Final Award
7 (Masters)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | ECTS credits |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 26/09/2011 |
Date of last revision | 11/09/2019 |
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