Programme Specifications

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

1. To provide students with further knowledge of the scientific concepts and procedures underpinning sport and exercise related musculoskeletal function, measurement, injury and treatment.
2. To allow students to adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to the scientific study of sport and exercise related musculoskeletal health and performance including anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, bioengineering, and kinesiology.
3. To enhance the students’ employability and career preparation by developing a range of both subject specific and key transferable skills.
4. To give students opportunity for in-depth and critical enquiry in selected areas of interest.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

Loughborough University, Learning and Teaching Strategy

Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Learning and Teaching Strategic Plan

QAA Framework for Health Professionals.

Aspects of the following where congruent:

Benchmark statement: Health care programmes – Physiotherapy (2001)

Benchmark statement: Health care programmes - Occupational therapy (2001)

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of…

K1        the structure and function of the human musculoskeletal system

K2        measurement tools and methods for assessing the musculoskeletal system

K3        common injury mechanisms of the musculoskeletal system, especially those that can occur during sport and exercise

K4        the use of sport, exercise and clinical treatments in rehabilitating and improving the musculoskeletal system

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…

C1       apply fundamental knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, bioengineering, and kinesiology to assessing human musculoskeletal performance and causes of injury

C2       apply fundamental knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, bioengineering, and kinesiology to the treatment of injury

C3       critically evaluate the impact of emerging rehabilitation therapies, and technologies on future developments in the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal injury and performance

C4       critically and reflectively evaluate on C1-3 in order to develop treatments, programmes and processes to retain, regain, or train musculoskeletal performance

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to…

P1        carry out a subjective and objective assessment of the musculoskeletal system, incorporating functional and diagnostic testing

P2        apply developing new methods and systems for musculoskeletal assessment

P3        carry out musculoskeletal performance assessments. 

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to show competence in…

T1        managing self-learning

T2        communicating: verbal, written, visual and physical

T3        team working

T4        numeracy

T5        problem solving

4. Programme structure

Choose 2 out of 3 of the Loughborough University Optional modules

For the award of PG Dip 120 credits, split 90 credits – 30 credits between LU and UON, from any modules bar the research project, are required.

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification

N/a