Applied Sport and Exercise Science MSc / MA

Course Content

• Course Details

  Applied Sport and Exercise Science MSc / MA with specific pathways in:

  • Applied Sport and Exercise Science MSc (Applied Sport Performance)
  • Applied Sport and Exercise Science MSc (Physical Activity and Health)
  • Applied Sport and Exercise Science MA (Sport Management)

  Students study six modules over one year, if full time, or two years if studying part time. The programme supports you to develop your knowledge and understanding of key aspects of your chosen pathway and is aimed at individuals that have a prior knowledge of, or keen interest in, Sport Physiology, or Biomechanics, Physical Activity and Health, or Sport Management. The module design allows students to negotiate the specific topics covered within the module allowing students to not only study the general topic area but specific areas within the subject that are student focused.

  You will follow subject specific and research methods modules and undertake research study in your area of interest that again gives an individual focus. In addition to the subject specific modules, you will study Contentious and Contemporary Issues in Sport which allows you to learn relevant, negotiated and cutting-edge topics working independently with the support of tutor supervisors.

  The Partnership Practice module will enable those on the Applied Sport Performance MSc and Sport Management MA pathways to work collaboratively with one of our Sport related partners, such as Northampton Town football Club, Northampton Saints Rugby, Northants CCC, Northampton Swimming Club, NSport or Public Health Northamptonshire to problem-solve, learn experientially, and apply established knowledge to generate innovative solutions to real-world problems.

  To improve your employability, apply your skills and build your social capital, you will complete 240 hours of Applied Practice in a stimulating, well-structured and research-informed module which could be in one of a range of areas including Applied Athlete Support, Exercise Health and Physical Activity, Sport Performance, or Sport Management. These work-based learning hours can be completed with work placement with our sports partners identifies above or with sports clubs identified by the student both in and around Northamptonshire or more locally to your home base.

  Modules

  Please see proposed modules below. Module information below is quoted for 21/22 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly:

  Applied Sport and Exercise Science MSc (Applied Sport Performance)

  • SPOM022 Applied Sport Performance – 20 credits – first trimester
  • SPOM024 MSc Dissertation – 60 credits – first and second trimester
  • SPOM029 Research Methods – 20 credits – first trimester
  • SPOM023 Contemporary Issues in Sport – 20 credits – third trimester
  • SPOM019 Applied Practice – 40 credits – second and third trimester
  • SPOM035 Partnership Project – 20 credits – second trimester

  Applied Sport and Exercise Science MSc (Physical Activity and Health)

  • SPOM037 Measurements and interpretation of PA and non-communicable diseases – 20 credits – first trimester
  • SPOM024 MSc Dissertation – 60 credits – first and second trimester
  • SPOM029 Research Methods – 20 credits – first trimester
  • SPOM021 Contemporary Issues in Sport – 20 credits – third trimester
  • SPOM019 Applied Practice – 40 credits – second and third  trimester
  • SPOM036 Developing an Effective practitioner – 20 credits – second trimester

  Applied Sport and Exercise Science MA (Sport Management)

  • SPOM027 Sport Management – 20 credits – first trimester
  • SPOM024 MSc Dissertation – 60 credits – first and second trimester
  • SPOM029 Research Methods – 20 credits – first trimester
  • SPOM021 Contemporary Issues in Sport – 20 credits – third trimester
  • SPOM019 Applied Practice – 40 credits – second and third trimester
  • SPOM035 Partnership Project – 20 credits – second trimester

  Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 22/23. The modules relating to the academic year 23/24 will be available from June 2023.

  • Stage 1
    • Applied Practice (40 Credits)
      Module code: SPOM019

      Status: Compulsory
      Applied Practice provides an opportunity for students to apply complex theoretical knowledge, innovative ideas and strategies to autonomously investigate a novel idea/proposition to a real world setting relevant to their chosen pathway through engagement in a work-based learning environment. The module will provide opportunities to develop and consolidate skills in evidence-based practice and engages the student in critical thinking, enquiry and analysis, including research and critical appraisal skills.
    • Sport Science (20 Credits)
      Module code: SPOM022

      Status: Compulsory
      The purpose of the Sport Science module is to enable students to develop cutting-edge, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary knowledge and professional practices in applied settings. This will be achieved through engaging with demanding and complex concepts and theories associate with Sport Science, and provide students with opportunities to develop as critical thinkers.
    • Contentious and Contemporary Issues in Sport (20 Credits)
      Module code: SPOM023

      Status: Compulsory
      The purpose of this module is to identify and examine a contentious or contemporary issue within Sport. The students will explore the identified issue and develop their critical analysis of the contentious or contemporary issue. They will also review the academic stance and establish recommendations associated with the investigation that can effect positive change in shaping future practice and research.
    • Sport Dissertation (MSc) (60 Credits)
      Module code: SPOM024

      Status: Compulsory
      The module provides an opportunity for the student to apply knowledge, concepts, and research techniques to a question or problem in a specific discipline within their studies. The module builds and expands on students' prior knowledge and aims to develop expertise and understanding of the scientific process including research methodology, skills to execute planning, conducting, analysis and writing up of their research. It will develop the student's ability to work independently and to reflect on the subject-specific research process.The assessment undertaken will reflect the specific pathway of the student.
    • Research Methods (20 Credits)
      Module code: SPOM029

      Status: Compulsory
      This module will focus on examining a specific area of interest chosen by the student, to develop their understanding of the research process and designing and developing a valid research proposal. It will also advance the students understanding of concepts, principles and techniques associated with quantitative and qualitative statistical analyses commonly used in research projects.
    • Partnership Project (20 Credits)
      Module code: SPOM035

      Status: Designate
      In this module students will work collaboratively, problem-solve, learn experientially, and skillfully apply scientific and artisty knowledge to generate innovative solutions to real-world problems through applying their learning to authentic briefs provided by industry partners.

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• Fees and Funding

  2022/23 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 22/23 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK – Full Time: £7,650
  • UK – Part Time: £850 per 20 credit module.
  • International – Full Time: £15,000

  Additional costs

  Additional costs will be incurred if you decide to participate in optional field trips/visits as part of your course. The exact cost will depend upon the location chosen for the trip.

  You will need to wear suitable sports kit for practical sessions as part of the course. You can purchase Sport and Exercise kit (polo shirts and hoodies) but these are not compulsory. The exact cost of kit will be provided at the start of the course.

  21/22 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 21/22 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • Home – Full Time: £7,470
  • Home – Part Time: £830 per 20 credit module
  • International – Full Time: £14,000

  Additional costs

  Additional costs will be incurred if you decide to participate in optional field trips/visits as part of your course. The exact cost will depend upon the location chosen for the trip.

  You will need to wear suitable sports kit for practical sessions as part of the course. You can purchase Sport and Exercise kit (polo shirts and hoodies) but these are not compulsory. The exact cost of kit will be provided at the start of the course.

   

  Postgraduate Loans

  If you are starting a postgraduate Master’s course in 21/22 or 22/23 either full-time or part-time* you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan through Student Finance England.

  *The maximum period of study allowed for part-time courses is two years

   

  For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.

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• Further information

  For further information about the course, please contact Dr Anthony Baross, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Physiology, by email:
  Anthony.Baross@northampton.ac.uk

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• FAQs

  How will I be taught?

  F2F, small-numbers/workshops; online/VLE; range of interactive resources and learning materials to support studies accessible via computer, tablet, smartphone

  How many hours per week of teaching/ personal tutoring?

  The subject specific modules in addition to the Research Methods module will be delivered over a 13-week Trimester with three hours of online or face to face contact time per week.

  All other negotiated learning module modules will include face to face contact in the initial stages of the module and continue with regular supervisory meeting throughout the remainder of the modules delivery.

  In addition, the work placement module SPOM019 Applied Practice includes 240 work placement hours which can be spread over two trimesters

  How will I be assessed?

  Through essays, presentations, and practicals. Students receive assessment guidance and are graded according to university-wide grade boundaries.

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