Sport, Coaching and Fitness
Entry requirements
A level
UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.
Access to HE Diploma
You will need a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points. A minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
A relevant HNC or a foundation degree with 120 credits.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.
You will need a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points
T Level
A T-level graded Pass with a core component of grade C.
UCAS Tariff
Level 3 qualifications are accepted at UCB for entrance, a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points will be required. If you are unsure if your qualification is accepted call us on 0121 604 1040 or email [email protected].
About this course
**OVERVIEW**
**Coaching and fitness are two of the biggest sectors in the sports industry, offering extensive opportunities to help a vast range of people achieve their health, fitness and sporting goals. If you aspire to work in areas such as coaching or fitness training, our Sport, Coaching and Fitness degree will help you gain the advanced knowledge to support and inspire people in this dynamic and diverse industry.**
This course critically explores the multitude of knowledge and skills you need to thrive in this evolving field. It will develop you into an exercise professional, from client assessment to programming and working with clients with various conditions. You will also develop as a sports coach, analysing performance and exploring working with special populations, while you will gain further essential knowledge of the role of nutrition and psychology in sport, fitness and health.
Alongside your course, you will have the chance to gain further industry-recognised qualifications to help you stand out, from personal trainer and fitness instructor qualifications to sports coaching and instructing weight lifting. Work placement opportunities are available throughout the course to enable you to start carving out your career path before you graduate, while you will be supported by our range of cutting-edge sports facilities including our Human Performance Centre.
**WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?**
- **Enrichment** – Boost your career prospects with a range of additional qualifications recognised by the sport and fitness industry, including Level 2/3 Gym Instructor and Personal Training, 1st4Sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Multi-Skills Development in Sport and emergency first aid*
- **Work experience** – Engage with industry through a range of opportunities, with our past students having worked for top professional sports clubs
- **Practical application** – Apply your learning and skills to real-life practice, supported by our outstanding sports facilities and expert teaching staff
- **Specialise your studies** – Drive the direction of your studies with a range of modules, placement work and a research project on the subject of your choice
*Note: extra qualifications may incur an additional fee
**FACILITIES**
Students on our sports courses have access to a wide range of excellent facilities. Our Human Performance Centre features the latest equipment including a 35m sprint track, eight lifting platforms, 7m rig and large screens displaying live analysis data. We also have a purpose-built Human Performance Laboratory which hosts an anti-gravity treadmill, isokinetic dynamometer, Monark LC7 cycle ergometer and SECA body composition analyser.
We also share the impressive £3m Avery Fields complex with Bournville RFC, offering an all-weather pitch, two grass pitches and a clubhouse with function room and modern changing facilities.
**PLACEMENTS**
Work placement opportunities and requirements are integrated into some of the modules that you will study on our course, allowing you to put theory into practice and enhance your future employability.
Employers we have worked with include Warwickshire County Cricket Club, Wasps Rugby Academy, West Bromwich Albion FC Women, Easy Gym and Vibro-Suite Health and Wellness Club.
**CAREERS AND PROGRESSION**
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:
- Personal trainer
- Fitness centre manager
- Community sports coach
- Health and wellbeing/sports development officer
- Armed forces training and education officer
- Further education lecturer
You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.
- **Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course**
Modules
**YEAR 1**
- Academic Skills
- Applied Anatomy and Physiology
- Principles of Sports Psychology
- Principles of Coaching
- Health Promotion
- Health and Exercise Screening
**YEAR 2**
- Research for Sport
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Sports Psychology in Practice
- Coaching and Performance Analysis
- Personal and Professional Development
- Exercise Training and Programming
**YEAR 3**
- Sports Project
- Exercise as Medicine
- Nutrition for a Healthy Population
- Special Population and Inclusive Coaching
- Work-Based Learning for Sport
Assessment methods
**Note: Indicative information only. Actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction. Please be aware that methods of delivery for this course may be altered due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic – for the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website: www.ucb.ac.uk**
**TEACHING**
Example of a typical teaching week (up to 15 contact hours):
- **Large group teaching** – 6 hours
- **Smaller group teaching** – 6 hours
- **Tutorials** – 2 hours
- **Field trips and sports events**
- **Work experience**
You will also need to commit around 20 hours per week for individual study time.
**ASSESSMENT**
Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:
- **Coursework** – 50%
- **Practical assessment** – 45%
- **Written examinations** – 5%
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.
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One of the fastest growing subjects in the country, the number of sports science graduates went from under 3,000 in 2003 to over 10,000 in 2013. Numbers have fallen slightly since 2015, but we still have over 9,000 graduates in the subject. However, the good news is the country's appetite for good health and fitness - and the adaptability of graduates in the subject - means that sports science grads are less likely than average to be out of work. Sports science graduates, not surprisingly, tend to get jobs in sport, fitness and health - coaching and teaching especially - but they're found all over the economy. Management and business are also popular options for graduates from this subject — and sports science graduates are particularly found where drive, determination and physical fitness are an advantage.
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