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Sport, Physical Education and Development

Entry requirements


A level

B,B,C

Including a PE or Sport or Science subject at grade B or above required

In a relevant Sports or Science subject

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

D*D*

In a relevant Sports or Science subject

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

DMM

In a relevant Sports or Science subject

Including a Sports or Science subject at grade H2 or above

UCAS Tariff

112

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Sports development

The impact of the 2012 Olympics and the rise in childhood obesity and other health problems means there's probably never been a greater interest in the role that sport and exercise plays in people's lives.

So where better, then, to study the subject in depth than in London's Olympic heartland and at a university which takes sport and its role in the community so seriously?

It's an exciting time to be involved in the sports industry. It's growing and evolving as successive governments recognise the need for people to be active. Our course reflects this with its inclusive approach to sport and PE.

We'll ensure you're ready to deliver physical education or work in a community setting to improve people's lives, both during your degree and in your subsequent career.

You'll also explore ways of encouraging as many people as possible to throw themselves into sport and physical activity, particularly young people and those with disabilities.

The extended BSc (Hons) Sport, Physical Education and Development with Foundation Year is perfect if you want a degree but don't have the standard entry requirements.

Modules

Year 1: Essential Skills for Sport (Mental Wealth) (Core), Anatomy & Physiology for Sport (Core), Coaching Principles (Core), Development of Sport (Core), Sports Leadership & Management (Core), Psychological Aspects of Sport (Core)

Year 2: Inclusion in Youth Sport & PE (Core), Principles & Practice in Teaching & Coaching (Core), Disability, Sport and PE (Core), Research Methods & Design (Mental Wealth) (Core), Sport & PE Policy (Core), Community Sport Development (Core)

Year 3: Applied Research Project in Sport (Core), Independent Research Project (Core), Developing the Healthy Child (Core), Applied Teaching Practice (Core), Education & Development in Sport (Employability) (Mental Wealth) (Core), Disability, Sport & Society (Core), Work Placement (Practice) (Core)

For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

Assessment methods

We'll assess you with a mixture of coursework and exams. Coursework includes essays, research reports, group and seminar presentations and a final-year project. Most of the assessment in your first year is by coursework and we'll give you as much feedback as possible.

The balance of coursework and exams in year two will depend on your optional choices. In your third year, half of your assessment will be based on research coursework and a work placement.

Tuition fees

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

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£14,820
per year
International
£14,820
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Docklands Campus

Department:

School of Health, Sport and Bioscience (HSB)

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

78%
Sports development

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Sport and exercise sciences

Teaching and learning

76%
Staff make the subject interesting
81%
Staff are good at explaining things
81%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
79%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

69%
Library resources
76%
IT resources
80%
Course specific equipment and facilities
63%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

98%
UK students
2%
International students
70%
Male students
30%
Female students
54%
2:1 or above
12%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
D
B

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Sport and exercise sciences

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£18,192
med
Average annual salary
95%
low
Employed or in further education
53%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

25%
Sports and fitness occupations
13%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
12%
Health associate professionals

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.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Sport and exercise sciences

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£16k

£16k

£24k

£24k

£26k

£26k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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