University Centre South Essex
UCAS Code: C602 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Minimum 15 credits at Merit or above
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language GCSE at grade C (4) or above, OR a Level 2 equivalent such as functional skills Mathematics GCSE at grade C (4) or above, OR a Level 2 equivalent such as functional skills
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About this course
**This course is subject to revalidation in 24/25 with the University of East Anglia**
In BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Science (ASES), you’ll look at the role that sport and exercise in physiology, biomechanics, sports medicine and psychology play in enhancing human performance and supporting human health. During the course, you will develop the required skills to become multi-disciplinary in the sport science professions, using theoretical and practical applications in numerous strands of sport and exercise science – for example, public health and chronic health conditions, nutrition for sports performance, exercise rehabilitation, performance analysis, applied biomechanics, psychology, exercise physiology and sport and exercise pedagogy; for progression onto higher level educational courses or to relevant industry employment.
**Why study this degree at University Centre South Essex?**
- This consists of applied sport and exercise science sub disciplines (Exercise Physiology, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sport and Exercise Pedagogy, Biomechanics/Analysis, Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Nutritional Assessment etc.). There is a great blend of classroom, laboratory space, sports field and gym.
- Industry-related work experience – we welcome collaboration from you and your own industries through our practice learning program that allows for you to gain valuable work experience alongside studying your degree.
- Additional qualifications integrated into the ASES programme (one per year) - some examples of this include; Level 2 Gym instructors, Level 2/3 strength and conditioning badge, coaching badges/qualifications etc.
- Introduction to teaching and learning through the level 3 award in education and training provided in the first year of the degree program integrated as part of the sport and exercise pedagogy module. This provides access to teaching qualifications should you wish to pursue a career in the education sector and study additional qualifications in education as part of your development alongside your degree programme.
- Opportunity to become a student member of the British Association for Sport and Exercise Science (BASES)
Modules
Year One Units: (Subject to Revalidation)
-Introduction to Biomechanics
-Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
-Professional Practice in Sport and Exercise Science
-Sport and Exercise Pedagogy
-Sport and Exercise Psychology
Year Two Units: (Subject to Revalidation)
-Applied Biomechanics
-Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
-Disability Sport and Neuro-inclusivity
-Physiological and Nutritional Assessment
-Research Methods in Sport and Exercise Science
-Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation
Year Three Units: (Subject to Revalidation)
-Chronic Health Conditions
-Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Psychology
-Research Project (Dissertation)
-Strength & Conditioning (S&C) Programming
-Work Experience in Sport and Exercise Science
-Work Placements
Work placements are encouraged throughout the duration of the course. However work placement as a mandatory course requirement feeds into your year three module work experience in sport and exercise science. Work placements that form part of the work experience in sport and exercise science module are to be negotiated with students and external employers using the standardized placement learning processes and therefore may vary in duration and length. It is advised that the more hours spent in placement, the more development and progress may be shown in your portfolio completed in year 3 of the programme.
There is a dedicated Practice Learning team to support students with the placement process.
Assessment methods
Teaching & Learning
Contact hours: 13 hours per week over two days.
Plus Independent study (suggested 30 hours per week).
You are taught through a combination of lectures seminars and workshops which enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of the disciplines of Counselling and all professional aspects pertaining to the counselling industry.
A range of appropriate facilities including the library and online learning resources, the Learning Resource Centre and the Forum supports your independent learning.
Assessment & Feedback
You will receive on-going feedback as part of your one-to-one sessions with your unit teachers. You will also receive summative feedback on all formal assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your unit leader. Feedback can be given in a range of different ways in order to accommodate a variety of learning styles and aptitudes including group critiques, recorded verbal feedback and written feedback.
Feedback on the Final Major Project/Dissertation module in Year three is provided throughout and through supervision meetings as scheduled.
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