Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :
| PO1 |
Knowledge - Breadth |
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(a) |
Display a comprehensive knowledge of the theory, policies, concepts and methods pertaining to areas of sport, activity promotion and related business domains. Particular emphasis will be on sports performance, sports nutrition, conditioning and physical activity promotion. The graduate will gain an understanding of the relevant business competencies in areas such as marketing, strategy and financial management. |
| PO2 |
Knowledge - Kind |
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(a) |
Acquire, evaluate and apply knowledge through research, critical thinking and problem solving with reference to international best practice in the sport, exercise and related business domains. |
| PO3 |
Skill - Range |
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(a) |
Demonstrate practical and technical competence in a range of skills and tools relating to performance and nutritional analysis, statistical analysis software, strategy, sport marketing and financial analysis, sport and physical activity programme development and evaluation. |
| PO4 |
Skill - Selectivity |
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(a) |
Analyse complex issues relating to sport and exercise in a practical context and develop appropriate solutions through the disciplines of coaching, sports nutrition, physical activity promotion and sports business management. |
| PO5 |
Competence - Context |
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(a) |
Demonstrate advanced research, analytical design and problem solving skills in a professional, accountable and creative manner in a wide range of contexts within the business and sports sectors. |
| PO6 |
Competence - Role |
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(a) |
Work independently, or as a member of a team, both ethically and professionally in the processes of initiating, contributing and coordinating a group to drive change within the business and sports industry. |
| PO7 |
Competence - Learning to Learn |
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(a) |
Display the attributes of a reflective, autonomous, self-directed learner possessing the appropriate academic competencies, confidence and discipline to broaden and deepen knowledge and expertise in the sports, exercise and business domains. |
| PO8 |
Competence - Insight |
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(a) |
Develop and justify a comprehensive, personal world view centred on international evidence based best practice in the sports, exercise and business domains. |
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(b) |
Display an ability to identify, apply and adhere to ethical principles with regard to all stakeholders in a research and/or applied sports science domain. |
