Semester 1 & 2

Compulsory modules

Anatomy and Physiology

The aim of this module is to develop the students' understanding of the structure, function and homeostatic regulation of the human body with reference to integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, immune, endocrine and reproductive systems.

Academic Skills and Data Description

The aims of this module are:

  • To support students' transition into and progression through university education by developing the core academic and vocational knowledge and skills required for their programme and future careers.
  • To introduce the use of basic research methods relevant to students disciplines.
  • To enable students to become aware of and develop their academic, professional, social and personal skills through the Loughborough University Personal Best development programme.

Integrated, Professional and Applied Skills in Sport and Exercise Science

The aims of this module are for students to:

  • be introduced to topics, concepts and ways of thinking that require an integration of knowledge from different areas of sport and exercise science;
  • have an opportunity to work on topics of personal interest, allowing prior knowledge to be recognised and contributing to contextual learning across modules;
  • develop curiosity and enthusiasm to discover how knowledge can be applied to real-world issues;
  • cultivate a questioning and problem-solving mind-set, which they can apply across modules;
  • develop an awareness of the career routes available to the sport and exercise scientist, and the role and needs of industry across the profession;

Introduction to Sport Biomechanics and Kinesiology

The aims of this module are to develop students' theoretical and practical understanding of the mechanics of human motion, especially as related to sporting performance; and the anatomical structures of the body and the ways that the muscular and skeletal systems interact during motion.

Semester 1

Compulsory modules

Biochemistry and Cell Biology

The aim of this module is to further student understanding of the fundamental aspects of biochemistry and cell biology that underpin the wider study of human biology.

Semester 2

Compulsory modules

Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology

The aim of this module is to develop students' understanding of some of the key concepts underpinning the psychology of sport and exercise participation and performance.