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Physical Education &Sports Studies

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Physical Education and Sports Studies is one ofthe largest subject areas within the single andcombined Honours programme at NewmanUniversity College with research forming anintegral part of its scholarly activity.

The Physical Education and Sports Studies coursesprovide a broad, yet in-depth study of the majordisciplines within sports and exercise science. Theapproach is one of applied scientific enquiry, makingclear links between laboratory based studies and theimpact of sporting performance from beginner toelite level athletes across a range of sports.

A feature of physical education and sports studies atNewman is the excellent relationship between staffand students. Staff know students on an individualbasis, and students are given the opportunity toimprove their understanding of sport and exercisescience by participating in research with staff. Thiscollaborative approach leads to high quality workbeing produced by students when they undertakeindividual projects.

Courses available:• Single Honours Sports Studies - BASES

endorsed

• Combined Honours Sports Studies(major, joint, minor)

• Undergraduate Primary Initial TeacherEducation specialising in PE

• Postgraduate Secondary PhysicalEducation (PGCE)

• MSc/MA Physical Education and Sports Studies

Developing applied knowledgeTo aid students’ understanding of sport and exercisescience, work placements are embedded in allcourses, allowing students to gain relevant, graduatelevel experience in the sports industry and refine theircareer choices.

Newman also works closely with a range of sportsteams providing sports science support to junior leveland elite sports people including Coventry Blaze icehockey team, Trojan mixed martial arts team,Lordswood and Solihull basketball academies,Warwickshire hurling team, Great Britain U-17 ladiesbasketball squad as well as a number of individualathletes. This work involves testing and monitoring ofdifferent components of fitness key to their chosensports across the training year. This information theninforms the training and conditioning programs of theindividuals/teams.

A number of professional coaches also deliverpractical elements across the different programmes.In addition, level two and three coaches work with arange of focus sports at Newman includingbasketball, football, hockey and rugby.

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Sports facilitiesIn recent years Newman has invested significantlyin the facilities for sports students, including a newsand-based artificial outdoor sports pitch forfootball and hockey.

The facilities available for sports studentsincludes:

• Squash Courts (2) • Fitness Suite• Sports Hall• Gymnasium• All-weather Pitch

Human Performance Laboratory This specialist area provides facilities for laboratorypractical sessions and teaching exercisephysiology and biomechanics. The specialistequipment used for exercise physiology,psychology, motor learning and biomechanics islocated in this laboratory.

Bodpod RoomA purpose built room where environmentalconditions are well controlled to ensure accuratemeasurement of body composition. The room alsostores the metalyser and oxycon pro gas analysisequipment.

Fitness Assessment Suite

The fitness assessment suite is a specialist roomused for conducting physiological assessmentswith a range of populations including individual andteam athletes, students as well as paediatricpopulations. This room is also used for teachingand learning purposes (laboratory practicals anddemonstrations) in exercise physiology,psychology, biomechanics and motor learning. Thesuite contains a range of specialist equipmentincluding a Douglas bag system with gas analyser,blood lactate analysers, Bassin anticipation timerand Quattro Jump force platform. This room alsocontains a Woodway treadmill, numerous Monarchcycle ergometers and Concept II rowers.

Teaching and assessmentIn PE and Sports Studies students are taught usinga variety of methods including lectures, workshops,seminars, practical sessions and problem-basedlearning. Similarly, assessment methods vary frommodule to module and include a combination ofwritten examinations, presentations, practical testsand assessed coursework. Coursework mayinclude a working portfolio, laboratory manuals,journal articles, reports and essays. Contact hoursvaries by module but typically around 30 hours.

BSc Sports Studies

The Single Honours Sports Studies course isendorsed by the British Association of Sport andExercise Science (BASES). This endorsementindicates that the course provides the opportunity todevelop knowledge and skills that BASES considersessential to enter into the profession. This may bepostgraduate study, supervised experience, work inelite sport or in a health environment, amongstothers. The endorsement scheme considers thecurriculum, practical experience gained by studentsand resources available. At least 10% of studenttime is spent in each of the sub-disciplines ofbiomechanics, physiology and psychology, and atleast half of their total time is spent in these threeareas. 5% of student time is dedicated tointerdisciplinary study and 5% is devoted to bothresearch methods and independent study in the fieldof Sport and Exercise Science.

This course provides an insight into the scienceunderpinning sporting performance. Within thecourse, there is the opportunity for students to selectmodules based on personal interest and potentialcareer choices; for example, work in the health andfitness industry, teaching PE, coaching and sportsdevelopment.


Entry requirementsSingle Honours Sports Studies applicants willnormally need a minimum of 200 points at A2 level(either BB, CCE or CDD) from a maximum of 3 A2levels; GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above inEnglish Language and maths or science and a furtherGCSE (or equivalent) at grade C or above. Aqualification in Physical Education or a sciencesubject is desirable.

BTEC National - merit, merit, pass and grade C orabove in English and maths or science and a furtherGCSE (or equivalent) at grade C or above.

BTEC cert - distinction, merit and grade C or abovein English Language and maths or science and afurther GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C or above.

Access - pass. The Access course must have elementsrelevant to the study of sport, for example biology.

Sports studies can be studied as a single Honourssubject, or in combination with any of the subjectsbelow, as either a major (75% sports studies 25%other subject), joint (50% both subjects) or minor(25% sports studies 75% other subject).

• Art & Design

• Counselling

• Creative Writing

• Education Studies

• English

• English Literature

• Global Citizenship

• IT

• Management Studies

• Media & Communication

• Philosophy, Religion and Ethics

• Philosophy and Theology

• Psychology

• Social and Applied Psychology

• Theology

• Working with Children, Young People and Families

For further details please contactDr Paul RyanEmail info#[email protected] 0121 476 1181 ext 2322

Introduction to Physiology of Exerciseand Kinesiology

Year 1Mandatory

Research Methods in PESS Mandatory

Training and Coaching for Healthand Sport

Mandatory

Analysis and Performance in Sport (New) Mandatory

Introduction to HumanMovement Analysis

Mandatory

Psycho-Sociological Aspects ofPhysical Activity

Mandatory

Pedagogy and Practice of Sport Mandatory

Motor Learning and SkillsAcquisition (New)

Mandatory

Psychological Principles of Sportand Exercise

Year 2Mandatory

Physiological Bases of Sportand Exercise

Mandatory

Sociological Perspectives onContemporary issues in Sport

Mandatory

Work-based Learning Mandatory

Biomechanical Bases of HumanMovement (New)

Mandatory

Principles and Practice of Sport Mandatory

Measurement and Evaluation in PESS Mandatory

Pedagogical Studies in Physical Education Optional

Psychology of Exercise and Well-being Optional

MODULE LIST

Applied Sports Psychology

Year 3Optional

Physiology and Performance Enhancement Optional

Current Issues in Exercise Science Optional

Exercise Prescription for Health & Fitness Optional

Paediatric Sports & ExercisePhysiology (New)

Optional

Motor Control and Learning (New) Optional

Sociology of Sport & Leisure Optional

Sports Policy and Sports Development Optional

Critical Issues in Physical Education Optional

Fundamentals of Teaching PhysicalEducation (New)

Optional

Sports History (New) Optional

Performance Analysis for Sports Coaches Optional

Sports Management (New) Optional

Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology Optional

Dissertation in Sports Studies Mandatory


Initial Teacher Education

Newman also provides initial teacher education witha specialism in physical education. These coursesprovide qualified teacher status (QTS). In the 3 or 4year undergraduate degree, students learn how toteach all parts of the national curriculum in keystages 1 and 2 (5-11 years), with a specialism inteaching PE.

The PGCE in PE is an intensive 1 year coursedesigned for sports studies graduates who want tobecome secondary school PE teachers. The courseis a combination of placement in school and lecturesbased at Newman to understand the theory ofteaching and learning, develop classroommanagement skills plus lesson planning andassessment techniques.

For further details please contactDr Lorayne Woodfield ITE Email info#[email protected] Tel 0121 476 1181 ext 2269

For further details please contactLiz Plummer PGCE Email info#[email protected] Tel 0121 476 1181 ext 2315

Entry requirementsUndergraduateA minimum of 220 UCAS points at A2, plus GCSEsat grade C or above in English, maths and science.Recent experience in school is also required priorto interview.

PGCE A 2.1 (or above) in a sport related degree and anunderstanding of the role of a teacher and recentdevelopments in education. Recent experience inschool is also required prior to interview.


“ Studying at Newman on the Sports Studies degree course can only be described as first class - not only

from the class size point of view, but the personality of the staff and the course enabled me to settle in

and really engage my love of sport. Within my second year Spring term I undertook a placement at

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. The work placement had a massive effect on my outlook as a career

and has contributed in helping me to choose a career pathway as a football coach. After leaving

Newman, the combination of work experience and knowledge gained through my degree has been

fundamental in my career where I have completed a year of FE lecturing with Acade, my football

players at Sheffield United FC. My current career roles are now as a sports coach within two primary

schools teaching P.E curriculum lessons, football coach within a regional football skills development

centre and assistant manager to the Doncaster Rovers Belles Reserves - where I work on a weekly basis

with a range of female England football players. In a million years I wouldn’t have expected to go into

such exciting and challenging work environments - where only the experiences, relationships and

knowledge gained while at Newman has lead to these opportunities.

Joseph Burton Sports Studies graduate ”

All degrees at Newman include a work placementelement enabling students to link their academicstudies to real-life scenarios, which Newmanbelieves contributes to it having one of the bestgraduate employment rates.

A key part of the sports studies courses is theopportunity to undertake a work-related learningexperience with vocational relevance. Studentshave enjoyed placements with West BromwichAlbion FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Work Placementwhich has led to paid employment. Workplacement is an important element of the coursebecause it develops students’ ability to work in avariety of fields after graduation. Past graduatesnow work in sports coaching, teaching, sportsdevelopment, sports and leisure management,sports science, the armed forces and police, andsports promotion.


MSc/MA Physical Education andSport Studies

Newman is also developing a Masters levelcourse in Physical Education and Sports Studies.The programme is designed to offer suitablyqualified graduates and professionals theopportunity to develop their academicknowledge, skills and qualifications throughevidence based critical debate, reflectiveprofessional practice and rigorous independentresearch. It will also provide students withcontinued professional development andfacilitate their personal career in the areas ofsport education and physical activity.

Students will choose six taught modules inaddition to a module in Research Methods.Students are therefore able to developspecialisation while gaining knowledge andunderstanding across a range of topics in thearea of Physical Education and Sports Studies.

Entry requirements

An entry requirement of 2:1 in a relevantdiscipline is required to ensure that studentshave the underpinning knowledge and academicskills to complete the programme successfully.However, students with lower formalqualifications but with relevant vocationalexperiences will be considered on an individualbasis.

Future career

Graduates from this programme may seekemployment or further study in the followingareas: continued study at the PhD level; researchand lecturing in Higher or Further Education;sport education, management roles in sportscouncils, governing bodies of sport; sportscolleges, Local Education Authorities, and sportsclubs.

For further details please contactDr Paul RyanEmail info#[email protected] Tel 0121 476 1181 ext 2322

STUDENTProfiles

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Whilst on placement at WestBromwich Albion FC I was able toexperience a whole variety ofactivities, including coaching inschools and education sessions beingdelivered within the educationcentres, whilst travelling around theWest Midlands to schools shadowingand sometimes leading sessions,delivered to children from year 2 upto college age from a variety ofbackgrounds and cultures. Myplacement enabled me to gain somevaluable time and experience in awork related setting. This can onlyhelp my career prospects withineducation and sports coaching,which I’m hoping will be a field Iwill be working in once I havegraduated.

Simon Crockett

Sports Studies with Management Studies

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I can’t wait for my block schoolplacement in the spring. The storiesthat lecturers and other students tellare amazing. Newman is such aninteractive place to be, the learningenvironment is great, offering plentyof computers, interactive whiteboards, not forgetting all the of thegym facilities. Everything atNewman offers experience for mychosen career, and what a careerchoice, I can’t wait!

Rebecca Marshall ITT Primary PE


DR PAUL RYANHEAD OF SUBJECT

My present post here atNewman is as Head of thedepartment for PhysicalEducation and Sport Studies.This involves the overall leadership of the subjectarea specifically in maintaining the highest qualitystandards in service and delivery to our students.

Research Interests

The impact and interaction of stakeholders in policycommunities (in particular elite sport), and the roleand impact of stakeholders in the development ofpublic policy.

Current Teaching

• PE640: Special Studies in Physical Educationand Sports Studies

• PE650: Dissertation in Sports Studies

STAFF Profiles and Research Interests

PROFESSORYAHYA AL-NAKEEBDIRECTOR OFRESEARCH

Professor of PhysicalEducation and Sports Scienceand Fellow of the Leadership Foundation of HigherEducation.

Research Interests

Psycho-physiological aspects of humanperformance; exercise, health and well-being ofchildren; lifestyle, health habits and environmentalfactors; research development and qualityassurance; health-promoting physical activity.

Current Teaching

• PE613: Exercise Prescription for Health andFitness

TONY MYERSSENIOR LECTURERIN PESS

Research Interests

Officiating in sport; appliedsport psychology interventions;Muay Thai.

Current Teaching

• PE403: Research Methods in Physical Education& Sports Studies

• PE411: Psycho-Sociological aspects of PhysicalActivity

• PE501: Psychological Principles of Sport andExercise

• PE609: Applied Sport Psychology

• PE633: Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology

In the latest nationalstudent survey, Sports Studiesstudents gave an overallsatisfaction score of 4.4 out of 5

DR MICHAEL GRAHAMSENIOR LECTURERIN PESS

Research Interests

The endocrine physiology ofsport & performance; forensicanti-doping.

Current Teaching

• PE611: Sport and Performance

• PE409: Analysis and Performance in Sport


MARK LYONSLECTURER IN PESS

Research Interests

Fatigue effects on sportsperformance with an emphasison ecological validity. Otherresearch interests are the physical activity and bodyfatness levels of British schoolchildren.

Current Teaching

• PE410: Introduction to Human MovementAnalysis

• PE506: Work-placement

• PE508: Biomechanical Basis of HumanMovement

• PE612: Current Issues in Exercise Science

DR LORAYNEWOODFIELDSENIOR LECTURERIN PESS

Research Interests

Young people’s physicalactivity, attitudes towards physical education, andhealth related fitness; physical education pedagogy.

Current Teaching

• PE515: Measurement and Evaluation in PhysicalEducation and Sports Studies

• PE604: Pedagogical Studies in PhysicalEducation

• PH401: Foundations of Physical Education

• BC511/21/31: Broad Curriculum – Curriculumand Every Child Matters

JONATHAN SMITHSENIOR LECTURERIN PESS

Research Interests

Examining the impact ofsignificant others on themotivational climate created in individual sports. Heis also interested in investigating the influence ofpsychological skills training on performance andparticipation in sport.

Current Teaching

• PE414: Pedagogy and Practice in Sport

• PE416: Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition

• PE609: Applied Sport Psychology

SARAH FRASERLECTURER IN PESS

Research Interests

Gender in sport, especiallymedia representations ofathletes and the messagesportrayed through the media. Other researchinterests include the impact of education onperceptions of the body.

Current Teaching

• PE407: Foundations of Physical Education andSports Studies

• PE411: Psycho-Sociological aspects of PhysicalActivity

• PE503: Sociological Perspectives onContemporary Issues in Sport

• PE514: Principles and Practice of Sport 2

• PE621: Major Perspectives in theSociology of Sport


STAFF Profiles

JOSEPH MORTONLECTURER IN PESS

Research Interests

Predominantly in physiologybut also in biomechanics andsome interdisciplinary work.Joe has also provided physiological support for aNational League Basketball team and England’sjunior men’s Volleyball Squad.

Current Teaching

• PE405: Training and Coaching for Health andSport

• PE502: Physiological Bases for Sport andExercise

ELIZABETH PLUMMERPGCE PROGRAMMELEADER

Research Interests

Delivery of physical activity andPE in South Africa; teachertraining delivery in the UK compared to South Africa.

Current Teaching

• PGCE Secondary PE modules

• PE623: Critical Issues in PE

JOANNE HANKEYGRADUATEASSISTANT ANDLECTURER IN PESS

Research Interests

Exercise induced cardiacfatigue and damage; physical activity; exercisephysiology.

Current Teaching

• PE402: Introduction to Physiology of Exercise

ALEX POWELLSPORTSDEVELOPMENT ANDFACILITIES MANAGER

Research Interests

Coaching and leadership insport, sport psychology and rugby.

Current Teaching

• Rugby across a range of modules


COURSECOMBINATIONS

AND CODES

SINGLE HONOURS100% Sports Studies

Sports Studies C600 BSc/SS

MAJOR75% Sports Studies, 25% other subject

Sports Studies with Art & Design C6W1 BA/SSWAD

Sports Studies with Counselling C6B9 BA/SSWC

Sports Studies with Creative WritingC6W8 BA/SSWCW

Sports Studies with Education Studies C6XH BA/SpSWEdS

Sports Studies with English Literature C6Q3 BA/SSWE

Sports Studies with Global Citizenship C6L9 BA/SSWGC

Sports Studies with IT C6G5 BSc/SSWIT

Sports Studies with Management Studies C6N2 BA/SSWMS

Sports Studies with Media & Communication C6P3 BA/SSWMSt

Sports Studies with Philosophy, Religion and Ethics C6VM BA/SSWPRE

Sports Studies with Philosophy and TheologyC6V5 BA/SSWPT

Sports Studies with Social and Applied Psychology C6C8 BSc/SSWP

JOINT50% Sports Studies, 50% other subject

Sport Studies and Art & Design CW61 BA/SSAD

Sports Studies and Counselling CB69 BA/SSC

Sports Studies and Education StudiesXX13 BA/SSES

Sports Studies and English QX33 BA/ESS

Sports Studies and Global CitizenshipCL69 BA/SSGC

Sports Studies and IT GC56 BSc/ITSS

Sports Studies and Management Studies NC26 BA/MSPSS

Sports Studies and Media & CommunicationPC36 BA/MSSS

Sports Studies and Social and Applied Psychology CX83 BSc/SSSP

Sports Studies and Theology VX63 BA/SST

Sports Studies and Working with Children, YoungPeople & Families LC56 BA/WCYPFSS

MINOR25% Sports Studies, 75% other subject

Education Studies with Sports StudiesX3C6 BA/EdSWSS

English with Sports Studies Q3C6 BA/EWSS

Global Citizenship with Sports Studies L9C6 BA/GCWSS

IT with Sports Studies G5C6 BSc/ITWSS

IT with English Literature G5Q3 BA/ITWE

Management Studies with Sports StudiesC8Q3 BA/PWE

Sports Studies with English LiteratureN2C6 BA/MSWSS

Psychology with Sports Studies C8C6 BSc/PWSS

Theology with Sports Studies V6C6 BA/ThWSS

Working with Children, Young People & Families withSports Studies L5C6 BA/CYPFWSS

Primary Education (QTS) Physical EducationXB19 BA/PEdFH

PGCE Secondary Physical Education (QTS) X9C6


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