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Sport and Exercise Studies Joint Honours

University of Derby online learning

Bachelor's degree

Online

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Discover more about sport coaching, sport development and elements of sport science by choosing Sport and Exercise Studies as part of a dynamic Joint Honours programme.

Develop your skills in our specialist facilities, including our new £10.8 million Sports Centre complete with fitness suite, climbing wall and studios
Be inspired by a teaching team actively engaged in coaching, consultancy and research, with accreditation from various industry organisations
Apply for internships with local clubs including Derby County FC, Derbyshire County Cricket Club and Derventio eXcel Swimming Club
Strengthen your CV with National Governing Body coaching awards in a range of sports
Benefit from masterclasses with sport and exercise professionals
The wide-ranging skills you gain from Sport and Exercise Studies will give you a real head start in the competitive graduate job market.

Set the pace for success
This course will give you insights into sport coaching, sport development and aspects of sport science.

You’ll be taught by a vastly experienced team including accredited physiologists, strength and conditioning coaches, sport development specialists and psychologists. We also offer tuition by exercise, health and business experts to help you develop as an all-round sports professional.

In addition, a personal academic tutor will be assigned to you to provide continuous support and help shape your development and career planning.

About this course

Graduating with Sport and Exercise Studies as part of your Joint Honours programme is a great start to your career: a well-regarded qualification combined with key employability skills. Take a look at how we help you to improve your employability.

You could work as a sport development officer or as a coach for one of the National Governing Bodies or local authorities. Our recent graduates have secured jobs in coaching, sport development, teaching, the fitness industry, sport management, media and marketing.

Alternatively, you could join the police force or armed services or become a personal trainer or lifestyle coach. If you complete relevant postgraduate training, you could go into physiotherapy or into PE teaching in primary and secondary schools.

You can also consider other ways of taking your qualifications to the next level. We now offer the MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science – which includes Sport and Exercise Psychology or Physiology pathways – where you will develop advanced knowledge in your subject. Another option is our MRes (Sport and Exercise) where you can further your applied sport science and research skills.

GCSE Maths and English Grade C/Grade 4 (or above) or equivalent qualification

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • Coaching
  • Sport Coaching
  • Joint
  • Team Training
  • Combination
  • Chosen
  • Modules
  • Exercise
  • Physiology

Course programme

What you will study

You can study Sport and Exercise Studies as either a joint, major or minor subject. This will determine how many modules you’ll study at each stage. Please check your other subject to ensure it is possible to create your chosen combination.

The modules you study will depend on whether you select Sport and Exercise Studies as a major, joint, or minor subject.

You’ll study a selection of these modules:

Stage one
  • Academic and Applied Skills for Sport and Exercise
  • Introduction to Anatomy for Sport and Exercise
  • Principles of Sport and Exercise Physiology
  • Coaching and Skill Acquisition
  • Introduction to Sport Management
  • Principles of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Stage two
  • Nutrition and Metabolism for Sport and Exercise
  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Research Methods for Sport and Exercise
  • Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Sports Coaching: Theory and Practice
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Applied Sport Business Management
Stage three
  • Contemporary Issues in Sport Management and Development
  • Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism for Sport and Exercise
  • Applied Sports Psychology
  • Applied Strength and Conditioning
  • Biomedical Implications of Exercise, Activity and Health
  • Elite Sport Development
  • Advanced Sport Coaching
  • Independent Studies in Sport and Exercise

Additional information

UK/EU fee\
£9,250 per year* (2020/21)

International fee
£14,045 per year (2020/21)

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Sport and Exercise Studies Joint Honours

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