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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Regulations for the Honours Degree Programme in
Sports Technology
These Programme Regulations apply to the conduct of the programme in the 2012-13 session and should be read in conjunction with University Regulation XX and the relevant Module
Specifications. These Programme Regulations may be subject to change from time to time.
Notice of change will be given by the School responsible for the programme.
1. Structure
1.1
Administrative responsibility for the programme rests with the Wolfson School of Mechanical
& Manufacturing Engineering.
1.2
The programme leads to the Degree of Bachelor of Science
1.3
The duration of the programme is 6 semesters, or 8 semesters if students undertake the additional period of study, normally between Parts B and C, leading to the award of the
Diploma in Industrial Studies, the Diploma in Professional Studies, or the Diploma of
International Studies.
2. Content
2.1 Part A - Introductory Modules
2.1.1
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Semester 1
Code
MAA307
MMA502
MMA401
MMA602
MMA400
PSA028
Title
Engineering Mathematics
Applied Sports Technology 1
Product Design (Ergonomics &
Visualisation)
Introduction to Materials and
Manufacturing Processes
Manufacturing Design 1
Biomechanics of Sport
Modular Weight
(20)
(20)
(20)
10
10
10
10
10
10
2.1.2
Semester 2
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code
MAA307
MMA502
MMA401
MMA701
MMA700
PSA002
Title
Engineering Mathematics
Applied Sports Technology 1
Product Design (Ergonomics &
Visualisation)
Mechanical Design in Sport
Measurement Principles
Fitness & Training
Modular Weight
(20)
(20)
10
10
(20) 10
10
10
10
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2.2
Part B - Degree Modules
2.2.1
Semester 1
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code Title Modular Weight
MMB503 Application of Product Design for Sports (20) 10
MMB502 Applied Sports Technology 2
BSB520
(20) 10
Principles of Marketing for Sport & Leisure 10
MMB700 Sports Goods Design, Manufacture and Test 10
MMB701 Measurement and Experimental Design 10
MMB302 Engineering Computation for Sports Technology (20) 10
2.2.2
Semester 2
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code Title Modular Weight
MMB503 Application of Product Design for Sports (20) 10
MMB502 Applied Sports Technology 2
MAB206 Statistics
(20) 10
10
PSB002
PSB028
Structural Kinesiology
Methods of Analysis in Sports Biomechanics
10
10
MMB302 Engineering Computation for Sports Technology (20) 10
2.3 Part I – Optional Placement Year
COMPULSORY MODULE
Code
MMI001
Title
Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS)
Modular Weight
120
MMI002 Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) 120
(In order to be considered for the award of DIS or DPS students will need to complete a minimum of 45 weeks in an approved placement and meet the specified report submission for the award, for further details contact the industrial training coordinator for the School or visit https://engskills.lboro.ac.uk/mm/mmstudent.html Students should note that consideration of this award is only on successful completion of their degree programme)
MMI003 Diploma in International Studies (DIntS) 120
(In order to be considered for the award if DIntS students will need to complete 45 weeks approved overseas placement. This may be industrial or academic study or a combination of the two. At the end of the placement students are required to submit a report and dissertation, further details are available via the School’s Exchange Coordinator)
2.4
Part C - Degree Modules
2.4.1
Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30)
Code
MMC500
MMC701
Title
Individual Project
Sports Technology Footwear Garments
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Modular Weight
(40) 20
10

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(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 30)
Code
MPC013
MMC201
MMD207
Title
Polymers and Applications
Organisation Structure and Strategy
Project Management
Modular Weight
10
10
10
10 MMC602 Sustainable Manufacturing
MMC600 Advanced Manufacturing Processes &
Technology 1 10
MMC606 Additive Manufacturing for Product Development 10
ONE ONLY from the following Applied Sports Science modules may be
selected. NB if this module is selected in Semester 1, the module must be
continued in Semester 2.
PSC101
PSC103
PSC105
PSC106
PSC107
Applied Sports Science – Athletics
Applied Sports Science – Gymnastics (20) 10
Applied Sports Science – Rugby
Applied Sports Science – Soccer
Applied Sports Science – Swimming
(20) 10
(20)
(20)
(20)
10
10
10
2.4.2
Semester 2
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30)
Code Title
MMC500 Individual Project
MMC702 Sports Equipment Industry
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 30)
Modular Weight
(40) 20
10
Code Title
MMC206 New Product Design and Development
Modular Weight
10
MMC401 Product Design
MMC610 Healthcare Engineering
10
10
MMC204
MPC012
PSC028
Management of the Human Resource
Polymer Processing Technology
MMC300 Product Information Systems –
Computer Aided Design
Advanced Methods of Analysis in Sports
10
10
10
Biomechanics
As selected in semester 1
PSC10x Applied Sports Science (20)
10
10
In exceptional circumstances, a student may substitute another degree level module (weight 10) from the University’s catalogue, for one of those listed, subject to the prior approval of the
Programme Director. The student is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of any such selection can be incorporated into their individual timetable.
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3.
Assessment
3.1
Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
3.1.1
In addition to satisfying the requirements set out in Regulation XX, students must gain
100 credits (40%) and achieve at least 30% in all modules in order to progress from
Parts A or B.
3.1.2
The criteria for the award of a degree are in accordance with the scheme set out in
Regulation XX. i.e. students must gain 100 credits (40%) and achieve at least 20% in all modules in Part C.
3.2
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 overall average percentage marks for each Part will be combined in the ratio
Part B 40: Part C 60, to determine the degree classification.
3.3
Re-assessment
Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates who have the right of reassessment in Parts A and B of the programme to undergo re-assess ment in the University’s special assessment period (SAP). Final year candidates will normally be required to re-sit during the next academic year but may be granted the option of re-assessment in SAP at the discretion of the examiners. Where a candidate has achieved fewer than 60 credits in a part of the programme, reassessment in the relevant part is not available to that candidate in the special assessment period.
March 2012
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