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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Regulations for the Honours Degree Programme in Geography and Sports Science
(for students entering from 2007-2009)
These Regulations refer to the conduct of the Programme in the session 2010/11 but are
subject to change from time to time. Notice of change will be given in subsequent editions
of these Regulations. Students should enquire as to the up-to-date position when they
need to know this.
These Regulations should be read in conjunction with Regulation XX.
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2.
Structure
1.1
Administrative responsibility for the programme rests with the Department of
Geography.
1.2
The programme leads to the Degree of Bachelor of Science.
1.3
The duration of the programme is normally six semesters (three years).
Candidates wishing to extend their programme to eight semesters (four years) and
undertake an academic year abroad (Part I) must apply for permission to do so.
1.4
Modules with a total modular weight of 60 must be studied in each academic year
(Parts A, B and C) from both Geography and Sports Science.
1.5
Candidates must take a total modular weight of 120 in each Part with a minimum
modular weight of 50 in each semester, taking into account both compulsory and
optional modules. Individual modules taught and assessed over both semesters
with a modular weight of 10 may count against either semester 1 or semester 2,
depending on the balance of other modular weights between semesters. Where
the modular weight of a module taught and assessed over both semesters is 20,
this shall be split equally between semesters.
Content
2.1
Part A - Introductory Modules
Semesters 1 and 2
(i)
COMPULSORY MODULES
(total modular weight 30)
Geography
Code
Title
GYA106
Tutorials
Modular Weight
10
Sports Science
PSA001
Teaching and Coaching 1
20
Semester 1
(i)
COMPULSORY MODULES
(total modular weight 30)
Geography
GYA004
Geographies of Global Economic Change
GYA006
Practising Geography – Residential
Fieldcourse
10
10
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Earth System Science
10
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OPTIONAL MODULES
Candidates must choose a modular weight of 40 from Sports Science
modules over semesters 1 and 2.
Sports Science
PSA011
Sport, Exercise and Health Pedagogies
PSA024
Introduction to Sociology of Sport
PSA028
Biomechanics of Sport
10
10
10
Semester 2
(i)
COMPULSORY MODULES
(total modular weight 20)
Geography
GYA104
Geographies of Identity
GYA110
Environmental Hazards: from mitigation
to management
(ii)
10
10
OPTIONAL MODULES
Sports Science
PSA002
Fitness & Training
PSA020
Exercise Physiology
PSA026
Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology
2.2
10
10
10
Part B - Degree Modules
Semesters 1 and 2
(i)
COMPULSORY MODULE
(total modular weight 20)
Sports Science
PSB001
Teaching and Coaching 2
(ii)
20
OPTIONAL MODULES
Candidates must choose a combined modular weight of 60 from Geography
modules over semesters 1 and 2, of which a minimum of 40 must be from
Group 1 (20 if GYB327 is selected). Fieldcourse modules GYB328 and
GYB901 in Group 2 are mutually exclusive; GYB100 and GYB101 are also
mutually exclusive. In addition, candidates must choose a modular weight
of 40 from Sports Science modules over semesters 1 and 2.
Geography - Group 1
GYB210
Globalization
GYB220
Geographies of Social
and Political Difference
GYB230
Earth Surface Processes and
Landforms
GYB240
Environmental Systems
and Resource Management
Sports Science
PSB010
Sport and Exercise Pedagogy
PSB024
Making Sense of Modern Sport
PSB211
Exercise Physiology
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
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Semester 1
(i)
OPTIONAL MODULES
Geography - Group 2
GYB100
Researching Human Geographies
GYB101
Research Techniques in Physical Geography
GYB213
Geopolitics and North South Relations
GYB309
Geographies of Modern Europe
GYB322
Lake System Dynamics
GYB328
Physical Geography Fieldcourse
GYB901
Human Geography Fieldcourse – Paris
Sports Science
PSB027
Acquiring Movement Skills
PSB029
Biomechanics of Sports Movements
PSB031
Psychological Issues and Strategies
in Sport
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
10
10
10
Semester 2
(i)
OPTIONAL MODULES
Geography - Group 2
GYB110
Sustainable Urban Geographies
GYB201
Remote Sensing & GIS
GYB308
Forest Ecology
GYB320
Global Migration
GYB327
Geographical Research:
Concepts and Designs
GYB400
Exploring the Ice Ages
Sports Science
PSB002
Structural Kinesiology
PSB015
Sport, Ideologies and Values
PSB026
Psychological Factors in
Competitive Sport
PSB028
Methods of Analysis in Sports
Biomechanics
PSB030
Critical Inquiry in Physical Activity
and Health
2.3
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
10
10
Part I
Four-year programme - During the year abroad candidates will undertake a
programme of study as specified by the Department of Geography (either GYI002
or GYI003).
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2.4
Part C - Degree Modules
Semesters 1 and 2
(i)
OPTIONAL MODULES
Candidates must choose a combined modular weight of 60 from Geography
modules over semesters 1 and 2. GYC400 and GYC401 (instances 1 & 2)
are mutually exclusive, as are GYC400 and fieldcourse modules GYC308,
GYC903, GYC907 and GYC908. Candidates must also choose a combined
modular weight of 60 from Sports Science modules over semesters 1 and 2;
Applied Sports Science modules PSC101 to PSC107 are mutually
exclusive.
Geography
GYC400
Dissertation
30
The modular weight of GYC400 may be split between semesters in the ratio
of either 20:10 or 10:20 depending on the balance of other modular weights
selected.
Sports Science
PSC101
Applied Sports Science – Athletics
PSC103
Applied Sports Science – Gymnastics
PSC105
Applied Sports Science – Rugby
PSC106
Applied Sports Science – Soccer
PSC107
Applied Sports Science – Swimming
20
20
20
20
20
Semester 1
(i)
OPTIONAL MODULES
Geography
GYC107
GYC110
GYC200
GYC202
GYC210
GYC305
GYC401
GYC903
GYC907
Regional Geography of the UK
GIS and Flood Management
Conservation: Principles and Practice
Critical Human Geography
Snow, Ice, Environment and Landscape
Environmental Change and Ecological
Response
Independent Geographical Essay (instance 1)
Alpine Studies Fieldcourse
Arctic Glaciers Fieldcourse
Sports Science
PSC017
Equity and Inclusion in Contemporary
Physical Activity
PSC019
Applied Physiology of Sports Performance
PSC021
Physiology of Exercise and Health
PSC022
Sport and Exercise Medicine
PSC024
Sport, the Body and Deviance
PSC029
Mechanics of Sports Techniques
PSC031
Psychology of Sporting Excellence
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
20
10
20
10
10
10
20
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Semester 2
(i)
OPTIONAL MODULES
Geography
GYC106
GYC108
GYC109
GYC205
GYC214
GYC300
GYC307
GYC308
GYC316
GYC401
GYC908
Quaternary Environments
Climate and Society
Geographies of Palestine-Israel
Central America: Dependency and
Development
Geographies of Children and Youth
River Dynamics and the Environment
Contested Countryside
Global Cities Fieldcourse – New York
Feminist Geographies of Home
Independent Geographical Essay (instance 2)
Mediterranean Rural Spaces Fieldcourse
Sports Science
PSC016
Physiology of Exercise in Special Populations
PSC018
Sport and Exercise Pedagogy:
Learning Theories in Physical Activity
PSC020
Sport Nutrition
PSC023
Sport, Celebrity and Place
PSC025
Sport and Social Theory
PSC026
Exercise Psychology
PSC027
Motor Control of Sports Movement
PSC030
Lifestyle Physical Activity Promotion
3.
20
20
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
10
20
10
10
10
20
10
20
Assessment
Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
3.1
Part A
In order to progress from Part A to Part B, candidates must accumulate 100 credits
and achieve at least 30% in the remaining 20 modular weights.
3.2
Part B
In order to progress from Part B to Part C, candidates must accumulate 200
credits, including at least 100 credits from degree level modules taken in Part B,
and achieve at least 30% in the remaining 20 modular weights.
3.3
Part C
To be eligible for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must accumulate at
least 100 credits from degree level Part C modules and achieve at least 30% in the
remaining 20 modular weights.
Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final Degree
Classification
Candidates’ final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance
in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C in accordance with the scheme set
out in Regulation XX. The average percentage marks for each Part will be combined in
the ratio Part B 40% : Part C 60% to determine the final overall percentage mark for the
Programme (the Programme Mark).
A Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) will be awarded to candidates who have
satisfactorily completed GYI002 in the programme of study required for Part I.
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A Diploma in International Studies (DIntS) will be awarded to candidates who have
satisfactorily completed GYI003 in the programme of study required for Part I.
Re-assessment
Subject to the exception specified below, provision will be made in accordance with
Regulation XX for candidates who have the right of re-assessment in any Part of the
programme to undergo re-assessment in the University's Special Assessment Period
(SAP).
Candidates who have accumulated fewer than 60 credits in any Part of the programme
may not undergo re-assessment in the University’s SAP. Re-assessment in the SAP will
also not be available for certain modules and this is indicated in individual module
specifications.
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