SYLLABI & COURSES STRUCTURE- Go University- Ghana/Global

Go University 2016/17/18/19

BSc Sports Science & Physiology

• Overview

  Sport science is the scientific study of how the body and mind cope with, handle and learn from the stresses of performance in sport and exercise. Physiology investigates, in particular, the impact of exercise on the structures and mechanisms of the body during both acute and chronic physical activity. It is important to understanding exercise concepts such as training, fitness, endurance and fatigue: from the molecular and cellular level to the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems.

  Sport Science and Physiology offers a fantastic insight into the various processes of the body during physical activity. Through the core disciplines of exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, sport and exercise psychology, you will develop strong transferable skills that will place you in an excellent position for a wide range of graduate careers.

• Course content

  Year 1 is a common course year, which will introduce you to the core concepts of sports science, including biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control and sport and exercise psychology. In addition, you will be introduced to the foundations of physiology and cardio-respiratory physiology. This year is a great opportunity to develop your skills around your interests and your practical and theoretical skills. This is supported by professional and academic skills modules, where there are opportunities to take coaching awards or short work placements.

  In Year 2 you will continue to specialise, with compulsory modules in exercise biochemistry and exercise physiology in sport, health and disease. During the first two years, our students develop their communication and interpersonal skills by undertaking additional experiences outside academia, including coaching awards.

  In Year 3, you will specialise in one of the core themes and undertake a research project on a topic of your choice; modules available include advanced exercise physiology and exercise prescription for health and disease. You will graduate with a broad base of transferable skills ideal for the graduate job market.

   

   

  Course structure

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  Year 1

  Compulsory modules

  • Motor Control: Foundations of Control and Learning 10 credits

  • Functional Anatomy for Sports Scientists 10 credits

  • Tutorial and Practical Skills in Sport and Exercise Science 20 credits

  • Fundamentals of Mathematics 10 credits

  • Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology 10 credits

  • Introduction to Biomechanics 10 credits

  • Foundations of Physiology 20 credits

  • Cardio-respiratory Physiology and Exercise 10 credits

  • Neuroscience for Exercise Science 10 credits

  Optional modules

  • Career and Professional Development for Life Scientists 10 credits

  • Physical Activity Across the Lifespan 10 credits

  Year 2

  Compulsory modules

  • Exercise Biochemistry 10 credits

  • Environmental Exercise Physiology 10 credits

  • Professional and Research Skills: Working as a Sport and Exercise Scientist 20 credits

  • Exercise Physiology in Sport, Health and Disease 20 credits

  Optional modules

  • Employment, Career planning and Professional Development for Life Scientists 10 credits

  • Neurobiology 20 credits

  • Neuropharmacology 10 credits

  • Principles of Drug Discovery 10 credits

  • Physiology of Absorption and Excretion 10 credits

  • Molecular Neuroscience 10 credits

  • Skills in Communicating Research beyond the University 10 credits

  • Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease 20 credits

  • Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease 10 credits

  • Leadership and Teams 10 credits

  • Skills in Sports & Outdoor Activities - Theory & Practice 10 credits

  • The LEEDS Award 20 credits

  • Teaching and Coaching Young People 10 credits

  • The Olympic Games - Sport, Education, Business and Culture 10 credits

  • Outdoor Adventure - Mapping and Navigation 10 credits

  • Outdoor Adventure and Team Building 10 credits

  • A Career in PE Teaching 20 credits

  • Event Management 10 credits

  • Sports Development and Management 10 credits

  • Introduction to Strength and Conditioning 10 credits

  • Physical Activity Across the Lifespan 10 credits

  • Motor Control: The Learning Environment 10 credits

  • Social Psychology of Sport and Exercise 10 credits

  • Mechanics of Sport and Exercise 1 10 credits

  • Human Motor Development 10 credits

  • Mechanics of Sport and Exercise 2 20 credits

  • Motor Control: Learning and Implications for Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation 20 credits

  • Social and Applied Psychology of Sport and Exercise 20 credits

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  Year 3

  Compulsory modules

  • Research Project in Sport and Exercise Science II 40 credits

  • Inter-disciplinary Issues in Sport and Exercise Science 20 credits

  • Advanced Exercise Physiology 10 credits

  • Exercise Prescription for Health and Disease 10 credits

  Optional modules

  • Cellular Cardiology 10 credits

  • Systems Neurophysiology 10 credits

  • Diet and Cardiovascular Health 10 credits

  • Leadership and Teams 10 credits

  • Skills in Sports & Outdoor Activities - Theory & Practice 10 credits

  • The LEEDS Award 20 credits

  • Teaching and Coaching Young People 10 credits

  • The Olympic Games - Sport, Education, Business and Culture 10 credits

  • Outdoor Adventure - Mapping and Navigation 10 credits

  • Outdoor Adventure and Team Building 10 credits

  • A Career in PE Teaching 20 credits

  • Event Management 10 credits

  • Sports Development and Management 10 credits

  • Introduction to Strength and Conditioning 10 credits

  • Research Development Project 10 credits

  • Outdoor Adventure-Land, Water and Air Activities 10 credits

  • Human Motor Development 10 credits

  • Neurobiological Bases of Motor Control 10 credits

  • Movement Analysis 10 credits

  • Mechanics of Sport and Performance 10 credits

  • Exercise and Psychological Health 10 credits

  • Sport Medicine, Health and Nutrition 10 credits

  • Motor and Psychological Aspects of Rehabilitation 10 credits  

  For more information on typical modules, read Sports Science and Physiology BSc in programme catalogue

   

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  Learning and teaching

  Teaching takes place over three terms, divided into two semesters. Our degrees are delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and practicals. The first and second years will see a focus on these three teaching methods, building your skills, understanding and knowledge for your final-year research project, where independent research and learning will be supported by guidance from leading experts. As a guide, a typical week in year one includes nine to twelve hours of lectures, three to six hours of practical sessions in the laboratory, tutorials, workshop and seminar sessions, plus private study.

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  Assessment

  We use a variety of assessment methods to help you develop a broad range of skills. These include practical work, data handling and problem-solving exercises, multiple-choice tests, group work, online and face-to-face discussion groups, computer-based simulations, essays, posters and oral presentations.

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