Sport and Exercise Sciences (with Foundation Year)
UCAS Code: CF15
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Typical offer is DD-EE or equivalent. This must include a minimum of one A Level.
Typical offer is 32-48 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
Typical offer is 32-48 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include a minimum of one Highers at H3 or above. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Standard Level S3 if equivalent GCSE's have not been obtained.
Typical offer is 32-48 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of one Highers. This must also include Maths and English Language at a minimum of Ordinary Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Typical offer is a PPP in an Extended Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject.
Typical offer is 32-48 UCAS tariff points in Scottish Highers. This must include a minimum of one Higher.
UCAS Tariff
About this course
This course has alternative study modes. Contact the university to find out how the information below might vary.
**Work with the next generation of student athletes, improving their performance through sports science and exercise. Learn in our new, dedicated Human Performance and Biomechanics Laboratories, which are kitted out with technology used by Premier League and NFL teams.**
The foundation year entry provides an alternative route into degree-level study. It’s ideal for those who need to gain subject-specific knowledge and skills in order to progress with the full BSc Sports and Exercise Sciences qualification.
You’ll focus on practical, work-based learning, making the most of our professional sports campus as you understand the science behind the mechanics of movement, sports psychology, health and exercise. Take what you learn in the classroom and apply it to improving the physical and psychological qualities of our student athletes.
We’ll introduce you to a wide range of related disciplines and give you the opportunity to tailor your studies to suit your career interests. You'll also be encouraged to complete various qualifications to better understand human growth, exercise, performance and nutrition.
Learn from lecturers who are also industry professionals, whether that’s in biomechanics, physiology, psychology, or performance analysis. You could also have the chance to work alongside one of our competing sports teams, with elite-level athletes on campus, or children in local schools.
Modules
The foundation year includes lectures in sport, study skills, science and or management, depending upon an individual’s previous academic background. Within the year, you will be supported to enhance your skills and knowledge to ensure you are fully prepared to succeed in year 1. This course is firmly rooted in practice, you will study practice-based modules to develop a range of practical skills. In the early stages of your studies, you will work in a closely supervised environment on the campus in small groups, progressing to working more autonomously in more challenging environments that may include experience away from the campus. You will study a range of subjects, with optional modules allowing you to tailor your degree to your own interests. Year 1 modules include Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Introduction to Functional Anatomy and Sports Biomechanics, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology, Introduction to the Sports Industry, Principles of Strength and Conditioning and the Sport and Exercise Professional.
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Alongside government loans, Hartpury University and our partners offer a range of financial support packages to eligible students applying for our courses. Please visit our student finance page for more information on what’s on offer to help you with your study costs: http://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/facilities/life-at-hartpury/finance/
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