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Sport Performance and Exercise

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

UCAS Code: 2C44 | Foundation Degree - FD

Entry requirements


A level

D,D

2x D grades, one of which needs to be in a relevant subject.

Access to HE Diploma

M:24

A typical offer would be based on students achieving their Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits, 24 of which are to be at Merit in a relevant subject.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Maths Grade C or above (grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) desirable. Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MP

in a relevant subject.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MPP

in a relevant subject.

In a relevant subject.

UCAS Tariff

48

Typical offer: 48 UCAS tariff points from two A-levels (or equivalent qualifications), one of which must be in a relevant subject.

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About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Sport and exercise sciences

Are you looking for a role which is an integral part of performance development? Whether it’s working in a commercial gym or alongside athletes, our Sport Performance and Exercise programme provides you with the skills and capabilities for a variety of settings.

This course combines academic study with practical learning to deliver well-rounded sports knowledge. From sports psychology, strength and nutrition to training and fitness, injury rehabilitation and body conditioning, you will learn about all the different elements of good health and exercise. With use of current science-based technologies and equipment within a laboratory setting, you will become confident at assessing the needs of others and obtain the skills and capabilities to prescribe strategies for performance enhancement. You will also have access to elite sports performance data (in partnership with STATS perform), which will provide you with key data analysis skills and offer you insight into how software can be used to support a multidisciplinary approach to performance enhancement.

Modules

Modules may include:

Year 1 (Level 4)

Sports Analysis (20 credits)
Lifestyle Management (20 credits)
Psychology of Sport and Exercise (20 credits)
Professional Development (20 credits)
Alternative Physical Activity (20 credits)
Training and Fitness (20 credits)

Year 2 (Level 5)

Work-related Learning (20 credits)
Independent Study (20 credits)
Leadership and Management (20 credits)
Nutrition for Health and Performance (20 credits)
Strength and Conditioning for Exercise and Performance (20 credits)
Injury Rehabilitation (20 credits)

Assessment methods

The assessment strategy for the course will consist of 50% coursework, 25% practical delivery and 25% presentations. Other assessment methods will be used throughout the course and will aim to develop your verbal and written communication skills, which are essential for future employment. These may include individual projects, an academic poster, verbal exams, case studies and academic reports or essays.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£8,945
per year
Northern Ireland
£8,945
per year
Scotland
£8,945
per year
Wales
£8,945
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University Centre

Department:

University Centre

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