Compulsory modules

Quantitative Research (15 credits)

The aim of this module is for the student to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, interpret, and conduct quantitative research appropriate for their field and level of study.

Orthopaedic Sport Biomechanics (15 credits)

The aim of this module is for students to develop knowledge and understanding of orthopaedic sport biomechanics ranging from the epidemiology and anatomy, to the common injuries, their diagnostic methods, treatment, rehabilitation, and evaluation and implementation of clinical outcomes and prevention.

Para Sport - Rehabilitation to Performance (15 credits)

The aims of this module are for the student to:

  • Understand patient-orientated and athlete-centred research and practice for optimising para-sport performance.
  • Adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of para-sport performance and rehabilitation including physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology and ergonomics.
  • Investigate the determinants of para-sport performance.
  • Develop practical skills and knowledge to work within para-sports.

Laboratory and Field-based Measurement of Human Movement (30 credits)

The aim of this module is for the student to describe, discuss, apply, and critically evaluate commonly used laboratory-based and emerging field-based methods of biomechanical data acquisition and analysis, and to be able to calculate and interpret kinematic and kinetic analyses in two and three dimensions.