4B021E - Translating Science into Performance 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 4B021E | ||
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| Module Title: | Translating Science into Performance | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Tom Owens | ||
| Module Team: | Adnan Haq, Christopher Marley, Lee Baldock, Will Raymond | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100433 - sport and exercise sciences | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
The aims of the module are:
To develop foundational knowledge of fitness training principles and periodisation, enabling students to critically apply aerobic and anaerobic conditioning strategies in sport and exercise contexts.
To examine the role of nutrition and hydration in athletic performance, equipping students with the skills to assess, calculate, and apply evidence-based guidelines to real-world case studies.
To introduce students to performance analysis and psychological preparation techniques, fostering an integrated understanding of tactical, cognitive, and emotional factors that influence sports performance.
Content Summary
This module helps you bridge the gap between sport science theory and real-world performance. You’ll explore the building blocks of athletic success—like fitness components, training principles, and periodisation—and learn how to apply them in practical, evidence-based ways. Through hands-on, challenge-based activities, you’ll design training programmes, monitor progress, and evaluate performance using tools and techniques used by coaches and sport scientists. You’ll also dive into nutrition strategies for performance, including hydration and recovery, using current guidelines and real athlete case studies. We’ll introduce you to reliable methods of performance assessment, including notational and tactical analysis, so you can start thinking like a practitioner. Finally, you’ll explore how mental skills and psychological resilience play a vital role in preparing athletes to perform under pressure. By the end of the module, you’ll be equipped with a toolkit of scientific principles and practical skills to help athletes train smarter, recover better, and perform at their best.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Guided Study | 108 |
| Problem/Challenge Based Learning | 52 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 56 |
| Formative Assessment | 24 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply foundational principles of fitness training, periodisation, and performance analysis to design, monitor, and evaluate evidence-based strategies for enhancing sports performance. |
| LO2 | Integrate physiological, nutritional, and psychological concepts—including mental skills training and hydration strategies—to justify interventions that optimise athlete preparation and performance in applied contexts. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | This assessment comprises a group poster with oral presentation (20 mins), requiring students to design and defend an evidence-based athletic preparation strategy for a chosen sport or athlete. | 20 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |