6B033E - Research to Reality: Sport & Exercise Science in Practice 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6B033E | ||
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| Module Title: | Research to Reality: Sport & Exercise Science in Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Sport | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Sports Coaching | ||
| Module Leader: | Stuart Jarvis | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| 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 | 0 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
To apply everything you’ve learned to a real-world challenge in sport, exercise, or health, tackling one of two Grand Challenges: Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Choices or Optimising Human Performance.
To help you think, act, and communicate like a professional sport and exercise scientist by leading your own evidence-based project that makes a genuine impact.
To prepare you for your next step, whether that’s starting your career or progressing to postgraduate study, by developing the confidence, independence, and professional skills employers are looking for.
Content Summary
This module brings together everything you’ve learned throughout your degree, giving you the opportunity to apply your knowledge, skills, and creativity to real-world challenges faced by the sport and exercise science industry. Working as a professional sport and exercise scientist, you’ll take on one of two Grand Challenges, Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Choices or Optimising Human Performance, and design evidence-based solutions that make a real impact.
Through workshops, applied research, and collaboration with industry partners such as CIMSPA, CASES, and CTMUHB, you’ll refine your ability to think critically, lead projects, and communicate your findings professionally. This module represents your transition from student to practitioner, preparing you for employment or postgraduate study by demonstrating the independence, professionalism, and problem-solving skills expected within the modern sport and exercise science sector
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Guided Study | 155 |
| Problem/Challenge Based Learning | 56 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 20 |
| Formative Assessment | 24 |
| Summative Assessment | 45 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically design, implement, and evaluate an applied research or professional practice project that addresses a contemporary challenge in sport, exercise, or health. |
| LO2 | Communicate research findings or professional insights effectively to academic, professional, and public audiences, demonstrating autonomy, ethical integrity, and professional standards. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Student Choice 1 | Report/Presentation Students will design and present an evidence-informed solution to a real-world problem relevant to their professional interests. For example, students in the Health route may develop community-based interventions to increase physical activity or improve recovery from long-term conditions, while those in the Performance route may design programmes to optimise training, recovery, or nutrition for athletes. | 30 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Student Choice 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |