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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: Abertay University, 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. 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 are enrolled on the Sport and Exercise programme, and from year 3 onwards, students choose one of the following specialist pathways (details on the following pages):
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 £59 for a new application, £19 for renewal). They also have to purchase Abertay branded sports kit for use in practical sessions and
placements. The cost of the basic kit is approximately £30. All costs stated are correct at September 2022.
Academic staff: This programme is delivered by staff in the Division of Sport and Exercise Sciences in the School of Applied Sciences. Staff profiles can be viewed at https://www.abertay.ac.uk/staff-search
Core modules in the programme (years 1 and 2*):
Other modules that may be offered, but are subject to change over time (years 1 and 2*):
Core modules in the programme (years 3 and 4)*:
Other modules that may be offered, but are subject to change over time (years 3 and 4):
Core modules in the programme (years 3 and 4)*:
Other modules that may be offered, but are subject to change over time (years 3 and 4):
Core modules in the programme (years 3 and 4)*:
Other modules that may be offered, but are subject to change over time (years 3 and 4):
Core modules in the programme (years 3 and 4)*:
Other modules that may be offered, but are subject to change over time (years 3 and 4):
Core modules in the programme (years 3 and 4)*:
Other modules that may be offered, but are subject to change over time (years 3 and 4):
Developments in the discipline: Sport and exercise is continually developing, mostly in methodology and practice. *Core modules are correct at the time of writing but are subject to annual review and may change as a consequence of this. In addition, the curriculum within all sport and exercise modules is expected to evolve over time. This keeps the curriculum relevant and maintains a real-world connection as new policy, practice, employability and professional approaches come to the fore. These new developments are readily incorporated into the curriculum and module content without having to fundamentally change the module structure.