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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Sport Performance and Exercise (Top-Up)
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Sport Performance and Exercise (Top-Up) course at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College.
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A level
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £8,745 per year |
| Scotland | £8,745 per year |
| Wales | £8,745 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £8,745 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £8,745 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 2C45
Here's what University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College says about its Sport Performance and Exercise (Top-Up) course.
You will learn how to help athletes and clients reach their peak performance through this exciting top-up degree. The practical, industry-focused programme brings coaching, physiological, nutritional and performance analysis methods into study, allowing you to guide others to the top. It also integrates an additional qualification to further progression.
Do you think you have what it takes to maximise athlete performance and carry out sport performance analysis? You’ll design, educate and lead clients with medical conditions through manageable exercise programmes, using STATS Perform software to analyse activities.
You will develop your sports knowledge, while gaining vital experience of working both with teams and individuals to improve fitness levels and sports performance. You will also build on your knowledge of the benefits of regular exercise, as well as how to deliver safe physical activity sessions for those with medical conditions.
Previous students have gone on to employment with Opta Sports, the Premier League, or further study to achieve a REPS and CIMSPA-recognised Level 3 Diploma in GP Exercise.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
University Centre
Location
Mabgate | Leeds
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Sport and exercise sciences
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Modules may include:
Developing the Talented Performer – 20 credits
- Gain insight into the physiological, psychological and sociological interplay when working with players or athlete
- Apply coaching principles to creative positive change with clients, athletes or teams
- Learn about practical application of recommendations and the effect on clients with medical conditions
Health and Wellbeing across the Lifespan – 40 credits
- Based on research-led recommendations for exercise adherence, nutritional intake and physical activity
- Develop essential knowledge across exercise, health and wellbeing
- Consider practical application of recommendations and the effects on clients with medical conditions
Performance Analysis – 20 credits
- Gain real insight on performing in-depth, detailed sports analysis
- Use industry-leading STATS Perform software to code and analyse professional football matches
- Opportunity to achieve STATS Performance Level 2 qualification on completion
Independent Major Study – 40 credits
- Opportunity to demonstrate your critical writing ability and independent research skills
- Write your own journal article on a topic of your choice
How you will be assessed
The course consists of 80% coursework and 20% presentations, and students will be assessed by:
Case studies Presentations Essays Written reports Research project Research proposal
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College students who took the Sport Performance and Exercise (Top-Up) course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
93%
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Teaching on my course
93%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
100%
high
Assessment and feedback
98%
high
Assessment and feedback
98%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
100%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
89%
med
Academic support
98%
high
Academic support
98%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
91%
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Organisation and management
91%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
93%
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How well organised is your course?
89%
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Learning resources
95%
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Learning resources
95%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
83%
med
Student voice
83%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
86%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
93%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
high
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Graduate prospects
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College graduates who took Sport Performance and Exercise (Top-Up) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.6k
Third year after graduation
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