Programme Specification for the 2023/4 academic year
MSc Paediatric Exercise and Health
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | MSc Paediatric Exercise and Health | Programme code | PTS1SHSSHS05 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Part Time Full Time |
Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Campus(es) | St Luke's (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (Masters) |
2. Description of the Programme
The MSc in Paediatric Exercise and Health is aimed primarily at graduates from sport, health and exercise science backgrounds. The MSc creates a challenge for you academically and ensures that key skills are well embedded throughout the programme. The programme is intended to: enhance teaching and learning through research and applied practice derived from paediatric exercise physiology and paediatric exercise and health; provide you with the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and practical skills in laboratory settings; and enable you to acquire a range of personal and key skills to allow you to develop as an autonomous and reflective individual.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
The principal aim of the MSc in Paediatric Exercise and Health is to provide a thorough grounding in paediatric exercise physiology and health driven by the strong and unique reputation for internationally-excellent research of Sport and Health Sciences including the Children’s Health and Exercise Research Centre.
This programme is intended to:
- provide modules allied to the research expertise of the staff with a focus on paediatric exercise physiology and paediatric exercise and health;
- provide you with a sound basis in research methods and analytical procedures relating to the sport and health sciences, as well as a research dissertation/journal article.
4. Programme Structure
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
www.exeter.ac.uk/sshs/students/modules/pg/
You are also permitted to take the 15-credit module SHSM912 Professional Development Experience. Registration on this module is subject to a competitive application process. If taken, this module will not count towards progression or award calculation.
Stage 1
180 credits of compulsory modules
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHSM003 | Paediatric Exercise Physiology | 30 | No |
| SHSM006 | Laboratory Techniques in Physiology | 30 | No |
| SHSM014 | Paediatric Exercise and Health | 30 | No |
| SHSM024 | Research Methods and Analytical Procedures | 30 | No |
| SHSM025 | Dissertation (Journal Article) | 60 | Yes |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Describe in detail topics relevant to paediatric exercise physiology and health within the context of the programme | Lectures, tutor-led workshops or seminars; laboratories; formative essays; personal and academic tutorials; group tasks; ELE based learning tasks. | ILOs 1-3: Laboratory report, independent research project, examinations, oral presentations, extended coursework essays/reports |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
4. Apply a range of appropriate skills to produce a dissertation/journal article informed by research | Lectures, tutor-led workshops or seminars; laboratories; formative essays; problem-based tasks; personal and academic tutorials; group tasks; ELE based learning tasks. Group project; workshops; essays; lectures; problem-based tasks and substantive lectures; client interviewing workshops; word processing, ELE based learning tasks. | ILOs 4-7: Laboratory report, independent research project, oral presentations |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
8. Manage time effectively and prioritise tasks by working to strict deadlines | Transferable skills permeate every activity within the programme content and assessment – examinations; presentations; workshops; careers opportunities/ advice; word processing; lectures, tutor-led workshops or seminars; laboratories; formative essays; personal and academic tutorials; group tasks; ELE based learning tasks. | ILOs 8-15: laboratory report, extended coursework essays/reports ILOs 8-10, 13-15: independent research project ILOs 8-10, 15: examinations ILOs 8-12: oral presentations |
7. Programme Regulations
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
You will be based in Sport and Health Sciences and will be allocated a Personal Tutor on arrival and can expect reasonable access to all teaching staff for academic tutorials through appointments. There is also a Director of Postgraduate Studies who will monitor student absences and progress, and meet any students needing additional support. In addition there is a Programme Director who will offer support and advice to all students on a programme and a dedicated careers and employability tutor to co-ordinate the interaction between you, careers service and the discipline.
In addition, you will be provided with
- Induction course before the start of the MSc
- Library induction sessions
- Student handbook and module guides
- Access to Discipline Disability Officer
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
0
18. Final Award
MSc Paediatric Exercise and Health
19. UCAS Code
N/A
20. NQF Level of Final Award
7 (Masters)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | ECTS credits |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 26/09/2011 |
Date of last revision | 12/07/2017 |
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