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Applied Sports Conditioning and Exercise Level 6 Top-up

SGS (South Gloucestershire and Stroud College)

UCAS Code: T600 | Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science - BA/BSc

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1year

Full-time | 2024

Our BSc (Hons) Applied Sports Conditioning and Exercise Level 6 programme offers the perfect opportunity to complete your honours degree in just one year. If you are interested in applied practice and have achieved a relevant Foundation Degree, Higher National Diploma or comparable level 4/5 qualification this programme could offer you an exciting opportunity to progress with your studies.

Professionally relevant, the course combines in-depth academic study with meaningful practical application relevant to sports conditioning and exercise. Based on three fundamental components, namely academia, vocational relevance and industry expertise, you will have opportunities to build on your experiential learning through work placement opportunities in a relevant discipline.

The programme supports you to progress into a variety of career pathways including fitness instructor, conditioning coach with professional sports teams, work related to national governing bodies, clubs and academies, research or progression into teaching (via PGCE).

With a delicate balance of content and assessment you will be supported to embark on a Dissertation or Action Research Project giving you an opportunity to develop your own specialism within the field. You will also develop your understanding of reflective practice, contemporary and innovative approaches to training, current debates within the sports industry and different methods of developing training plans for specific populations.

During the course, you will develop theoretical knowledge and apply it in practical sessions with clients and professional teams, where possible. It is a highly engaging course which offers a uniquely supportive and challenging learning environment. Part time routes are available. For more information, please email [email protected]

Graduate Opportunities:

This programme prepares you well for progression into postgraduate study as-well as range of careers in the sports industry, particularly because of the applied nature of the programme.

· Fitness trainer

· Strength and Conditioning Coach

· Sports club fitness coach

· Health and fitness specialist

· Physiological development coach

· Rehabilitation assistant

· Work in schools or holiday clubs as a sports coach

This course also provides an excellent foundation for teacher training if you wish to progress onto a PGCE in primary or secondary education.

Modules

The Curious Practitioner: Applied Research
The 360 Practitioner: Applied Reflective Practice
Innovation of Training: Practices and Approaches of the Future
Altogether for Health: Physical Activity and Exercise for Specific Populations
Future of Fitness… Lead the Way! Sport, Exercise and Health Promotion

Assessment methods

Coursework, Practical Assignments and Presentations

Tuition fees

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£9,000
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England
£9,000
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EU
£13,250
per year
International
£13,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,000
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,000
per year
Scotland
£9,000
per year
Wales
£9,000
per year

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Course location:

University Centre WISE (UCWISE)

Department:

Media, Leisure and Sport

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