5B025E - Human Performance: Application and Adaptation 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5B025E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Human Performance: Application and Adaptation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Christopher Marley | ||
| Module Team: | Adnan Haq, Lee Baldock | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| 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:
To develop students understanding of select physiological, psychological, nutritional and biomechanical factors that influence athletic performance.
To enable students to analyse and apply evidence-based strategies for enhancing athletic performance.
Content Summary
Unlock peak performance in sport! This module dives into the science behind what makes athletes excel. You’ll explore proven strategies to boost performance across different sports, looking at the body, the mind, nutrition, and movement mechanics.
Rather than just learning theory, you’ll apply it—using real-world case studies, performance data, and hands-on interventions. Through interactive seminars, practical sessions, and your own research, you’ll learn how to:
Assess what athletes need to perform at their best
Design tailored strategies to meet those needs
Evaluate how effective your solutions are
Along the way, you’ll sharpen your critical thinking, problem-solving, and reflective skills—essential tools for anyone aiming to make an impact in sport and exercise science.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Guided Study | 74 |
| Problem/Challenge Based Learning | 80 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 56 |
| Formative Assessment | 10 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Asynchronous | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically assess the evidence-base in physiology, biomechanics, and psychology and evaluate its appropriateness for enhancing athletic performance. |
| LO2 | Apply and justify appropriate athletic performance enhancement strategies to select sporting scenarios, solving performance-related issues through evidence-based interventions. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | The assessment for this module will take the form of a challenge-based written report, designed in accordance with the University of South Wales Assessment for Learning principles and framework. Students will choose from a selection of authentic sporting scenarios and will be required to critically select, justify, and apply appropriate strategies and interventions to enhance athletic performance within their chosen context. | 0 | 2500 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |