Bachelor's degree

In Beverley

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Beverley

  • Duration

    3 Years

To produce high quality coaches who can apply scientific training and coaching techniques to equestrian sport. Gain employment in many exciting positions within the equine and/or human sports industries.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Beverley (Humberside)
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Bishop Burton College, York Road, Bishop Burton, HU17 8QG

Start date

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About this course

140 points at Advanced level (80 at A2) or equivalent OR National Diploma at MPP OR 2 National Awards at Merit OR NVQ Level 3 in a related subject with a satisfactory reference OR “life experience” will also be taken into account when considering applications from mature students OR Holders of Higher National Diploma in Equine will be considered for direct entry into the second year of the programme. Holders of a Foundation Degree in Equine will be considered for direct entry into the third year, after successful completion of a short bridging programme. ...

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Course programme

BSc (Hons) Equine Sports Coaching
Mode: full-time

The Programme:

Equine Sports Coaching is a rapidly changing profession. National Governing Bodies for equestrian sport are restructuring and modernising the coaching systems to increase performance across all levels of equestrian sport. This course offers a unique blend of modules from our existing equine and sports programmes to combine the academic knowledge and practical application of sports coaching, in particular the equestrian athlete.

What You Study:
Year One

  • Sports Coaching & Leadership.
  • Equine Anatomy & Physiology.
  • Applied Equine Nutrition.
  • Equitation & Equine Management.
  • Biomechanics.
  • Academic & Professional Skills.
  • Project Planning & Implemetation.

Year Two

  • Sport Analysis.
  • Sports Development.
  • Equine Sports Physiology.
  • Equitation, Coaching & Equestrian Management.
  • Veterinary Science & Health Management.
  • Managing Career Devlopment.
  • Statistics & Survey Methodology.

Year Three

  • Dissertation.
  • Equine Sports Medicine, Therapy & Rehabilitation
  • Sports Psychology.
  • The Equestrian Athlete.
  • Specialist Coaching & Leadership.
  • Equine Biomechanics.

Special Features:
In the third year students will undertake the dissertation which provides the opportunity for individuals to do an in depth study on a specialised topic within your chosen subject area. This three-year course covers all aspects of equine sports coaching. Equitation skills are embedded into the course to allow students to progress their riding skills and therefore impart a deeper knowledge and understanding to clients. Students will also have the opportunity to take British Horse Society qualifications alongside the academic course to enhance their vocational qualifications and career options. Opportunities exist for students to undertake the national UK Coaching Certificate alongside the course.

Essential Information:
People who take this course could go on to:
The nature and diversity of both the equine and sports industries mean that graduates may progress into a wide range of employment opportunities. Graduates may progress to Post graduate study by way of a Masters or Doctorate qualification.

Entry Requirements:
140 points at Advanced level (80 at A2) or equivalent OR National Diploma at MPP OR 2 National Awards at Merit OR NVQ Level 3 in a related subject with a satisfactory reference OR “life experience” will also be taken into account when considering applications from mature students OR Holders of Higher National Diploma in Equine will be considered for direct entry into the second year of the programme. Holders of a Foundation Degree in Equine will be considered for direct entry into the third year, after successful completion of a short bridging programme. An admission assignment may be used in certain circumstances.

Equine Sports Coaching

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