This programme provides an Honours level experience for students progressing from sports coaching and fitness related foundation degrees; it also offers students the opportunity to consolidate, extend and develop their previous experience and provides an opportunity to research an area of special interest; it is a science-based vocationally oriented programme including detailed study in selected areas of both the biological and social sciences; these subject areas include physiology, psychology, strength and conditioning, exercise prescription for special populations, and young people and physical activity; accompanying laboratory and practical components assist in the delivery, understanding and application of these areas.