BSc (Hons) Marine Sports Science

CORN310 – Honours Project

Learning Outcomes

- Critically evaluate relevant literature and identify the need for further research - Propose a suitable research question for investigation, have that proposal agreed with the

project co-ordinator and manage that project to an appropriate academic level - Design and execute the collection of data via any combination of laboratory work, field

work, questionnaire and reference to scientific literature or unpublished data sources. - Analyse, interpret and critically evaluate data - Communicate their findings in an appropriate scientific manner.

Summary of Module Content

- Identification of appropriate research questions. - Selection of an appropriate methodology. - Literature research and review. - Experimental design. - Negotiation of issues access and ethics. - Data collection, analysis and interpretation. - Report writing. - Presentation of findings to peers.

CORN321 - Contemporary Issues in Marine Environment Use

Learning Objectives

- Demonstrate currency with all forms of marine sports literature and be aware of the process of peer review

- Appraise information from the literature with due regard to different perspectives, to develop a reasoned opinion on an issue in marine sport.

- Evolve and deliver a high quality argument in written and oral forms, and deal effectively with peer group critique.

- Operate as an effective team member in organising a significant conference event

Summary of Module Content

- Marine Zone Analysis - Codes of conduct - Localism & Globalism - Health and Safety - Environmental Impact Assessment

CORN322 – Business, Enterprise & Innovation

Learning Objectives

- Investigate marine sports markets and evaluate for potential niches for products, services and/or social enterprises

- Propose and develop a business plan for an innovative product/service/social enterprise to fill an identified niche

- Critically evaluate the importance of appropriate engagement with and management of relationships with stakeholders

Summary of Module Content

- Research markets - Develop ideas - Refine to identify product/service for further development - Create a business plan including finance, marketing, materials - Identify & manage stakeholders - Conclude & launch successful project

CORN323 – Applied Sports Science (Sports & Performance)

Learning Objectives

- Assess the impact of injury, pain and medical conditions and associated medication on training and performance

- Assess an individual and construct and manage a physical & psychological health and exercise plan in a longitudinal case study

Summary of Module Content

- Factors that influence athlete – scientist interaction; - Pain and pain management - Effects of medication on training - The special considerations that can influence the training programme; - Rehab, injury prevention, - Physiological adaptations, both structural and functional, that arise from training various

components of fitness - The demands of a sport and design periodised training programmes; - Training phases, peaking, tapering, and recovery.

CORN324 – Advanced Design Concepts

Learning Objectives

- Appraise the latest technology and trends - Design and produce and reflect on an appropriate product(s) - Evaluate product in terms of human, social, economic & environmental sustainability

Summary of Module Content

- The 4 main types of sustainability (human, social, economic & environmental) - Review the range of products available at market - Potential future developments in design and materials

- Consideration for materials and methods in the design process - CAD/CAM techniques of commercial software & hardware packages