With concerns over health issues, physical activity and sport have become key requirements in everyone's lifestyle. Policy makers at local and European levels, are actively promoting sport and physical activity ֠not only with the view of improving health and physical wellbeing, but also to enhance the role that sport can play in boosting social cohesion, for its educational value and for economic reasons. It is therefore crucial that a clear understanding of the value of sport is gained in order to determine ways of improving the services in this sector. This degree course will equip students with the necessary skills to address the challenges of delivering quality sport and physical activities and their benefits to individuals, communities and societies.
This B.Sc (Hons) in Sport and Physical Activity will surpass disciplinary limits in order to adopt a holistic approach to sport as a tool for development. Various components will be emphasized throughout the course with an emphasis on the development of the different personnel involved in sporting and physical activities. A particular emphasis on coaching and sport development responsibilities within the physical activity, sport and leisure sector will be made.
Communication and Academic Skills Programme
The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.
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PHE1123 | Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Healthy Lifestyles | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE1126 | Introduction to Research, Writing and Study Skills | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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PHE1009 | Administrative Work with a Sports Association | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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PHE1104 | Introduction to Sport, Exercise and Human Physiology | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE1106 | Fundamentals of Coaching | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE1146 | Outdoor Activities, Team Building and Innovative Games | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
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PHE0105 | First Aid | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE1007 | Representing University in National and International Competition/s | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE1014 | Attendance at Seminars on Sport and Physical Education | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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PHE1118 | Foundations of Biomechanics, Anatomy and Motor Control | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE1128 | Introduction to Sociology of Sport and Contemporary Issues | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE1149 | Physical Literacy and Applied Movement Literacy | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
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Recommended Optional Study-Units | |||||
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PHE0105 | First Aid | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE1007 | Representing University in National and International Competition/s | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE1014 | Attendance at Seminars on Sport and Physical Education | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
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PHE1105 | Introduction to Sport and Physical Activity Management | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE2211 | Independent Supervised Project | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE2217 | Research Methods in Physical Activity and Sport | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 1 | |||||
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PHE1124 | Psychological Foundations of Sport, Physical Activity and Skill Acquisition | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE1127 | Introductory Nutrition | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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PHE1147 | Teaching, Coaching and Officiating Athletics | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE1148 | Sport Placement 1 | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE2124 | Historical and Philosophical Aspects of Sports and Olympism | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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PHE2206 | Promoting Physical Activity and Behaviour Change | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE2208 | Sport Placement 2 | 10 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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PHE2126 | Sport Policy and Development | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE2216 | Teaching, Coaching and Officiating Individual Sports | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE3118 | Teaching, Coaching and Officiating Gymnastics | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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PHE2101 | Principles of Exercise and Fitness | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE2209 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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PHE2210 | Professional Development Portfolio for Sports Personnel (1) | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE2212 | Teaching, Coaching and Officiating Swimming | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE3123 | Major Perspectives in Sociology of Sport | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE3133 | Final Placement | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
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Recommended Optional Study-Unit | |||||
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PHE1009 | Administrative Work with a Sports Association | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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PHE3116 | Nutrition for Sport and Exercise | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE3120 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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PHE0105 | First Aid | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE1007 | Representing University in National and International Competition/s | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE1014 | Attendance at Seminars on Sport and Physical Education | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE2012 | Project Work on Sport/Physical Education | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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PHE3102 | Diversity, Inclusion and Adapted Coaching | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) | |||||
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PHE2109 | Sport Media and Technology | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE2119 | Sport Economics, Accounting and Sponsorships | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE2120 | Human Resources Management and Communications | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE3117 | Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Recommended Optional Study-Units | |||||
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PHE0105 | First Aid | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE1007 | Representing University in National and International Competition/s | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE1014 | Attendance at Seminars on Sport and Physical Education | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE2012 | Project Work on Sport/Physical Education | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE2016 | Trekking | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
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Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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PHE3113 | Professional Development Portfolio for Sports Personnel (2) | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
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Recommended Optional Study-Unit | |||||
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PHE1009 | Administrative Work with a Sports Association | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 1 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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PHE3115 | Biomechanical Analysis of Sport, Performance Analysis and Sport Injuries | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE3131 | Teaching, Coaching and Officiating Team Sport 1 | 6 ECTS   |   | ||
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Recommended Optional Study-Units | |||||
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PHE0105 | First Aid | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE1007 | Representing University in National and International Competition/s | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE1014 | Attendance at Seminars on Sport and Physical Education | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE2012 | Project Work on Sport/Physical Education | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
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Semester 2 | |||||
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Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||
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PHE3130 | Long Essay | 8 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE3132 | Teaching, Coaching and Officiating Team Sport 2 | 5 ECTS   |   | ||
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Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) | |||||
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PHE2127 | Management, Marketing and Planning in Sport and Leisure | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE2207 | Contemporary Issues in Physical Education | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE3101 | Exercise Planning and Strength and Conditioning | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE3110 | Sport Governance | 4 ECTS   |   | ||
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Recommended Optional Study-Units | |||||
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PHE0105 | First Aid | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE1007 | Representing University in National and International Competition/s | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE1014 | Attendance at Seminars on Sport and Physical Education | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE2012 | Project Work on Sport/Physical Education | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
PHE2016 | Trekking | 2 ECTS   |   | ||
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Requirement for the award of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sport and Physical Activity: 180 ECTS credits
This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sport and Physical Activity under the auspices of the Institute for Physical Education and Sport.