Modules

The core modules of our MSc awards focus on enhancing students' awareness of the professional issues and research applications associated with being a sport and exercise scientist. The combination of professional and research training meets the ultimate aims of many of our students in the context of securing future, graduate employment. Option modules for the generic Sport and Exercise and specialist pathways allow students to tailor their programme based on personal interests within the respective disciplines and the possibility of selecting modules leading to a final MSc award with named pathways allows for recognition of specialities within the programme. Students may alternatively maintain a breadth in their areas of study by combining multiple discipline-based option modules. Students should be aware of the possibility that, experiences and projects that form the basis of work placements and internships can result in academic credit through the completion of the widely available Independent Study module. See Cardiff Met website for full module lists, including which modules are attached to which specialist pathway. Modules could include: Dissertation Project​​​, Research Methods, Professional Practice and Laboratory Skills in Sport and Exercise Science, Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Science, Sport Psychology: Theory to Practice, Advanced Theory of Sports Biomechanics, Sport Biomechanics and Injury Management, Physiology of Sports Performance, Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology, Physical Activity Exercise and Illness: Prevention and Treatment, Independent Study, Software Engineering.

Assessment method

No module that comprises the MSc in Sport and Exercise Science includes written examinations. With the exception of a 60-credit dissertation, we assess all through a combination of written work, combined with other assessment formats. Students must demonstrate an ability to work confidently as independent learners, but also as an integral component of a coherent and focused group. Assessment methods require students to demonstrate their understanding of acquired theoretical knowledge. Importantly, students must be aware of how their theoretical knowledge transfers to the real world, providing the basis of informed professional practice. Students achieve this by completing coursework essays, designing feasible and informed interventions, compiling laboratory reports based on empirical data collection, through the delivery of presentations and by completing oral, viva voce examinations. Students complete a dissertation as part of any MSc award. There is an opportunity to present findings of a dissertation either as a scientific journal article, or as a traditional thesis of 12,000 words. If a student selects a journal article format, s/he must identify a suitable journal that specifically relates to the chosen topic of their dissertation topic. A student should then follow the guidelines for authors associated with a chosen, peer-reviewed journal.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS