Applied Sport Science (Outdoor Activities)

Course Overview

Within the modular structure all students undertake core/compulsory modules in, Supervised Experience - a module tailored to the needs of the individual and include directed work with a specified client group or individual; MA Research Skills; Dissertation Proposal and Dissertation relevant to the programme being studied. Supervised Experience, The content of this module will be largely student specific and include activities (workshops, directed reading, client based work) that will develop the individual-s personal applied support skills. Initially, students complete an individual self-assessment of their current skills/knowledge base and set personal goals to enable them to improve their applied support skills. All students will attend units (workshops) on Ethics in Research and consultancy, communication and counselling skills and how to conduct a needs assessment. Specific physiology and psychology workshops (eg Imagery) will also take place. Students will complete a contract of intended activities agreed with their supervisor in the first four weeks of their programme of study. This contract may, where appropriate, include the intention to apply to British Association of Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) to commence a formally logged Supervised Experience. A portfolio will then be developed; the portfolio records activities including meetings with supervisor, attendance at workshops, meetings and a plan of work with at least one client, and thought/evaluations of all meetings and workshops (ie evidence of reflective practice). Future Career: This course could enable students to develop their careers in a number of ways. The course is primarily aimed at students who wish to pursue sport or health related careers that do not involve conducting empirical research. The MA is especially recommended to graduates who want to pursue a career in sport or health related fields, such as rehabilitation, coaching, leisure and fitness; pursue a career in related fields such as education and social services; give their CV an additional boost; explore a particular area of sport or health sciences in detail through researching and writing a literature review. NB - This course is not appropriate for students wishing to progress onto academic research via a science based PhD.