Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    3 Years

You will study very broad subjects in your foundation year, which is designed to prepare you for a range of courses, not just one particular BSc degree. Our Sport and Exercise Science course with a foundation year will equip you with the skills to help you become a health sports professional, either helping leading sportspeople to achieve their goals, or supporting the local community.

Health plays a major factor in everyone’s lives; to ensure we exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet, we look to the professionals to provide hands-on advice, guidance and support.

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Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Start date

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About this course

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

Five subjects at grade C/4 or above
Must include Mathematics, English language and Double Science
Level 2 equivalent qualifications (e.g. Functional Skills) are not accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application

Why Choose Us?
There will be live projects to work on, as well as optional work-based learning experience, enabling you to gain first-hand experience and build your knowledge.
You'll have access to our dedicated physiology and biomechanics laboratory, where there will be an array of state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge resources.
You'll receive talks from guest lecturers who work within the sector and can provide relevant, up-to-date advice.
There will be the opportunity to engage in international exchanges, as well as trips and visits that will aid your course.
Work will be both practical and lab-based, giving you the best of both experiences; supporting your development to work out in the sporting environment, in fitness settings, or conducting lab-based research.

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Subjects

  • Physiology
  • Physical Education
  • Coaching
  • Academic
  • Equality
  • Diversity
  • Inclusivity
  • Interpersonal
  • Professional
  • Behaviours
  • Creative

Course programme

Foundation Year

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
  • Academic Skills for Success20 credits
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity20 credits
  • Interpersonal Skills and Professional Behaviours20 credits
  • Negotiated Studies20 credits
  • Introduction to Human Biology20 credits
  • Foundations of Sport and Physical Activity
Year One

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
  • Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science20 credits
  • Professional Skills and Evidence-based Practice20 credits
  • Sport and Exercise Physiology and Principles of Training20 credits
  • Practical Skills in Sport and Exercise Nutrition20 credits
  • Applied Anatomy20 credits
  • Biomechanics of Human Movement
Year Two

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
  • Sport and Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
  • Planning and Conducting Research
  • Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Performance Analysis40 credits
  • Practical PE and Sport: Applied Pedagogy
Year Three

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits).

All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Exercise Referral and Behaviour Change
  • Independent Research Project
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules for SEMESTER A.
  • Environmental Physiology
  • Pyscho-Social Aspects of Physical Activity
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete a further 20 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules for SEMESTER B.
  • Psychological Perspectives of Athletic Development
  • Performance Development in Relation to Sport or Exercise

Additional information

Award: BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Duration - 1 year foundation followed by 3 year degree

International students

Award:
 BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 1 year foundation followed by 3 year degree
Fees - £13,200 per year

Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

Price on request