LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Regulations for the Honours Degree Programme in
Geography and Sports Science
These Programme Regulations should be read in conjunction with Regulation XX and the
relevant Module Specifications. Notice of change will be given by the Department
responsible for the programme.
1.
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
PEA001
Analysis & Performance in Sport
20
Semester 1
(i)
COMPULSORY MODULES
(total modular weight 30)
Geography
GYA004
Geographies of Global Economic Change
GYA006
Practising Geography – Residential
Fieldcourse
GYA101
Earth System Science
10
10
10
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(ii)
OPTIONAL MODULES
Candidates must choose a modular weight of 40 from Sports Science
modules over semesters 1 and 2.
Sports Science
PEA011
Sport, Exercise and Health Pedagogies
PEA024
Introduction to Sociology of Sport
PEA028
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
PEA002
Fitness & Training
PEA020
Exercise Physiology
PEA026
Sport and Exercise Psychology
across the Lifespan
2.2
10
10
10
Part B - Degree Modules
Semesters 1 and 2
(i)
COMPULSORY MODULE
(total modular weight 20)
Sports Science
PEB001
Analysis and Performance in Sport
(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
20
20
20
20
Sports Science
PEB010
Sport and Exercise Pedagogy
PEB020
Exercise and Environmental Physiology
PEB024
Making Sense of Modern Sport
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
Urban Geography Fieldcourse – Paris
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
Sports Science
PEB027
Acquiring Movement Skills
10
PEB028
Methods of Analysis in Sports Biomechanics 10
PEB031
Psychological Issues and Strategies
in Sport
10
Semester 2
(i)
OPTIONAL MODULES
Geography - Group 2
GYB201
Remote Sensing & GIS
GYB308
Forest Ecology
GYB310
Geographies of the Knowledge Economy
GYB311
River Ecology
GYB320
Global Migration
GYB327
Geographical Research:
Concepts and Designs
GYB400
Exploring the Ice Ages
Sports Science
PEB002
Structural Kinesiology
PEB015
Sport, Ideologies and Values
PEB026
Psychological Factors in
Competitive Sport
PEB029
Biomechanics of Sports Movements
PEB030
Critical Inquiry in Physical Activity
and Health
2.3
10
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 PEC101 to PEC109 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
PEC022
Sport and Exercise Medicine
PEC101
Applied Sports Science – Athletics
PEC102
Applied Sports Science – Cricket
PEC103
Applied Sports Science – Gymnastics
PEC104
Applied Sports Science – Hockey
PEC105
Applied Sports Science – Rugby
PEC106
Applied Sports Science – Soccer
PEC107
Applied Sports Science – Swimming
PEC108
Applied Sports Science – Tennis
PEC109
Applied Sports Science – Basketball
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
Semester 1
(i)
OPTIONAL MODULES
Geography
GYC103
GYC106
GYC107
GYC109
GYC110
GYC200
GYC202
GYC305
GYC401
GYC903
GYC907
Latin America: Difference in Development
Quaternary Environments
Regional Geography of the UK
Geographies of Palestine/Israel
GIS and Flood Management
Conservation: Principles and Practice
Critical Human Geography
Environmental Change and Ecological
Response
Independent Geographical Essay (instance 1)
Alpine Studies Fieldcourse
Arctic Studies Fieldcourse
10
20
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
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Sports Science
PEC017
Equity and Inclusion in Contemporary
Physical Activity
PEC021
Physiology of Exercise and Health
PEC024
Sport, the Body and Deviance
PEC028
Advanced Methods of Analysis in
Sports Biomechanics
PEC029
Mechanics of Sports Techniques
PEC031
Psychology of Sporting Excellence
20
20
10
10
10
20
Semester 2
(i)
OPTIONAL MODULES
Geography
GYC108
GYC208
GYC210
GYC307
GYC308
GYC312
GYC316
GYC401
GYC908
Climate and Society
Aeolian Processes and Landforms
Snow, Ice, Environment and Landscape
Contested Countryside
Global Cities Fieldcourse – New York
World City Network
Feminist Geographies of Home
Independent Geographical Essay (instance 2)
Mediterranean Rural Spaces Fieldcourse
Sports Science
PEC016
Physiology of Exercise in Special Populations
PEC018
Sport and Exercise Pedagogy:
Authentic Learning
PEC019
Applied Physiology of Sports Performance
PEC020
Sport Nutrition
PEC023
Sport, Celebrity and Place
PEC025
Sport and Social Theory
PEC026
Exercise Psychology
PEC027
Motor Control of Sports Movement
PEC030
Lifestyle Physical Activity Promotion
3.
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20
20
10
20
20
20
20
20
10
20
10
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 20% 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 20% in the
remaining 20 modular weights.
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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.
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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