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Duration of programme: 4 years (where students join the programme in year 1)
Award on successful completion: Bachelor of Science with Honours
Location of delivery: 麻豆原创, Bell Street, Dundee
Composition of the programme: 120 SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) credits in each academic year, delivered largely in modules of 20 credits each, with 3 modules taken in term 1, and 3 in term 2 each year. 听First and second year of the programme includes a choice of microcredential modules worth a total of 20 credits per year. Work placements are available during the programme; in the early years these placements arranged by the University take place in Dundee, in later years students may negotiate placement elsewhere. The final year includes a 40-credit independent project.
All students in years 1 and 2 follow the Sport and Exercise common structure, irrespective of which of the 5 sport degree programmes they have chosen.
From year 3 onwards, students take the individual structure for their chosen degree programme (details on the following pages):听
Contact hours and workload: Each academic year typically requires 1200 hours of student effort; on average across the 4 years of this programme, 21% of that time is in lectures, seminars and similar activities; the remainder is independent study, which will include time on placement.
Assessment methods: The programme is assessed using a combination of examination and course work to help students develop a variety of intellectual and practical skills, such as being able to put forward a position based on evidence or being able to discuss and promote ideas within a group.
Additional costs: Sport students have to cover the cost of obtaining membership of the PVG scheme in order to be able to work with children and vulnerable adults (cost 拢59 for a new application, 拢18 for renewal). 听They also have to purchase Abertay branded sports kit for use in practical sessions and placements. The cost of the basic kit is approximately 拢30. 听All costs stated are correct at September 2025.听
Academic staff: This programme is delivered by staff in the Department of Health Sport and Wellbeing in the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences. 听 Staff profiles can be viewed at /academic-faculties-and-graduate-school/faculty-of-social-and-applied-sciences/听
Core modules in the programme (common structure in years 1 and 2*):
Social Science for Sport and Exercise听
Introduction to Anatomy and Biomechanics for Sport and Exercise听
Introduction to Physiology for Sport and Exercise听
Psychology of Exercise and Health
Psychology for Sport and Exercise听
Being Successful at Abertay (5 credits)
Placement and Skill Development when working with children in a physical activity context.
Key Concepts in Biomechanics for Sport and Exercise听
Physical Activity for Health and Wellbeing
Fundamentals of Coaching
Key Concepts in Sport and Exercise Physiology听
Other modules that may be offered, but are subject to change over time (years 1 and 2*):
Microcredentials (various)
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BSc with Honours in Sport and Exercise
Core modules in the programme (years 3 and 4)*:
Research Methods
Sport Research Project
Other modules that may be offered, but are subject to change over time (years 3 and 4):
Sports Coaching: Theory and Practice
Work Placement
Health Related Fitness Programming and Assessment
Physical activity for special populations
Career Placement
Welfare and Wellbeing in Sport
Applied Sport Psychology
Lifestyle Management
Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning
Applied Biomechanics for Performance
Contemporary issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Technology for Sports Coaching
Physiology of Obesity and Non-communicable diseases
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BSc with Honours in Physical Activity and Health
Core modules in the programme (years 3 and 4)*:
Health Related Fitness Programming and Assessment
Social Issues in Sport and Exercise
Physical Activity and Health Promotion
Research Methods
Physical Activity for Special Populations
Lifestyle Management
Sport Research Project
Other modules that may be offered, but are subject to change over time (years 3 and 4):
Work Placement
Sports Coaching: Theory and Practice
Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning
Career Placement
Welfare and Wellbeing in Sport
Technology for Sports Coaching
Advanced Strength and Conditioning
Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology
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BSc with Honours in Sport and Exercise Science
Core modules in the programme (years 3 and 4)*:
Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning
Applied Sport Psychology
Applied Biomechanics for Performance
Physiological Adaptations for Performance
Research Methods
Advanced Biomechanics and Injury Prevention
Advanced Sport and Exercise Physiology
Sport Research Project
Other modules that may be offered, but are subject to change over time (years 3 and 4):
Work Placement
Health Related Fitness Programming and Assessment
Social Issues in Sport and Exercise听
Student Negotiated Learning (including workplace option)
Welfare and Wellbeing in Sport
Performance Analysis for Elite Sports
Advanced Strength and Conditioning
Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology
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BSc with Honours in Sports Development and Coaching
Core modules in the programme (years 3 and 4)*:
Sports Coaching: Theory and Practice
Social Issues in Sport and Exercise听
Sport Development in Practice
Research Methods
Welfare and Wellbeing in Sport
Technology for Sports Coaching
Sport for Development
Sport Research Project
Other modules that may be offered, but are subject to change over time (years 3 and 4):
Work Placement听
Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning听
Applied Sport Psychology听
Approaches to Teaching in Sport
Applied Biomechanics for Performance
Physical Activity and Health Promotion
Physiological Adaptations for Performance
Developing Coaching Practice
Physical Activity for Special Populations听
Career Placement
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BSc with Honours in Strength and Conditioning
Core modules in the programme (years 3 and 4)*:
Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning
Physiological Adaptations for Performance
Applied Biomechanics for Performance
Developing coaching practice
Research Methods
Advanced Biomechanics and Injury Prevention
Advanced Strength and Conditioning
Sport Research Project
Advanced Sport and Exercise Physiology
Other modules that may be offered, but are subject to change over time (years 3 and 4):
Work Placement
Sports Coaching: Theory and Practice
Welfare and Wellbeing in Sport
Career Placement
Developments in the discipline: Sport and exercise is continually developing, mostly in methodology and practice. 听
*Core modules are correct at the time of writing but are subject to annual review and may change as a consequence of this. 听In addition, the curriculum within all sport and exercise modules is expected to evolve over time. 听This keeps the curriculum relevant and maintains a real-world connection as new policy, practice, employability and professional approaches come to the fore. 听These new developments are readily incorporated into the curriculum and module content without having to fundamentally change the module structure.