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This module aims to introduce you to the three core supplementary sciences prevalent within sports and exercise science and coaching: physiology, biomechanics, and psychology. We will explore each discipline in three-week blocks, introducing each and building on your understanding of these three sub-disciplines. A key element of this module is the importance of adopting a multi-disciplinary approach to our practice. We will introduce this at the start of the module, reiterate its importance throughout the module, and use this concept to conclude the module in week 12. This concept will also be evident within the module assessments.
During the running of the module, you will also be introduced to basic methods of data collection within each sub-discipline and the basic principles associated with the application of the data to performance. Focus is on what the body is doing, how it is doing it, and where the body is going.

LO1: Acquire an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of sports and exercise science
LO2: Observe, collect and record biomechanical, physiological and psychological information on a physical performance using appropriate tools
LO3: Define key biomechanical, physiological and psychological principles relating to a specific physical activity
LO4: Gain an appreciation of the nature of information collected during an observation in a sport and exercise science context