4B036E - The Sport & Exercise Scientist – Skills for Success 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 4B036E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | The Sport & Exercise Scientist – Skills for Success | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Adnan Haq | ||
| Module Team: | Tom Owens | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
The aims of the module are:
Develop your academic and professional confidence by learning how to find, evaluate, and apply scientific evidence within sport and exercise science contexts.
Build essential employability skills, including teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and reflection, to prepare you for success at university and in future professional environments.
Explore and define your professional identity as a sport and exercise scientist by engaging with industry standards and real-world challenges linked to careers in health, fitness, and performance.
Content Summary
The Sport & Exercise Scientist – Skills for Success is designed to help you become a confident, capable, and career-ready professional while tackling real-world issues that matter. Centred around the Grand Challenge: Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Choices, this module invites you to apply your developing knowledge and skills to address how sport and exercise science can improve individual and community well-being.
Through interactive workshops, collaborative projects, and practical learning, you’ll build essential skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and evidence-based decision-making. You’ll learn how to find, evaluate, and apply scientific research to create positive change — developing the ability to think critically and communicate effectively in professional contexts. Guided by standards from CIMSPA and CASES, you’ll begin to form your professional identity and understand how your role as a sport and exercise scientist contributes to a healthier society.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Guided Study | 80 |
| Problem/Challenge Based Learning | 80 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 56 |
| Formative Assessment | 24 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply academic, research, and communication skills to identify, interpret, and use evidence effectively within sport and exercise science contexts. |
| LO2 | Reflect on personal and professional development, demonstrating emerging professional identity, transferable skills, and awareness of industry expectations |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Student Choice 1 | This module is assessed through a group presentation that forms part of the Grand Challenge: “The Active Campus – Making Movement a Habit.” This challenge invites students to apply their developing skills as sport and exercise scientists to design practical, evidence-based strategies for increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour among university students. Group Presentation / Report / Creative Digital Output – Podcast/Video | 25 | 2000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Student Choice 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |