| Location | Study mode | Duration | Start date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Metropolitan College | Full-time | 2 years | 21 Sep 2020 | APPLY VIA UCAS |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College | Part-time | 4 years | 21 Sep 2020 | APPLY DIRECTLY |
| Institute Code: | W75 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements: | View requirements |
| Start date(s): | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Award: | FD (Science) |
| Study mode: | Full-time, Part-time |
| Course length: | Full-time (2 years) | Part-time (4 years) |
| Campus / Location: | Birmingham Metropolitan College |
| School: | Institute of Human Sciences |
This exciting and applied covers the physiological, biomechanical and psychological influences on human performance and health. You will examine how individuals respond and adapt to sport and exercise in a variety of settings, and learn how to design interventions to maximise performance and promote health for a range of people. This may include elite athletes or clinical populations such as those with obesity or cardiac rehabilitation patients. You will also explore local, national and international public health and sport initiatives that aim to encourage a physically active population. This course is therefore ideal if you wish to work in applied settings such as professional sport, exercise referral schemes, community physical activity programmes and professional environments that promote active lifestyles and well-being.
The course has strong links to a range of employers. You will develop your theoretical understanding, practical competency, and reflective practice in the field of sport and exercise science. On completion of the course you will therefore be equipped with the skills and knowledge to enter a wide variety of rewarding sport, exercise, and health related careers.
Completion of the course will guarantee you a place on the final year of the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree at the University of Wolverhampton, You will also have the opportunity to complete additional qualifications as part of your course.
This course will prepare you for employment in a range of roles within the Sport and Physical Activity sector, which contributes approximately £40 billion to the UK economy each year and employs approximately one million people. Professional Standards for roles in this sector are developed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). The University of Wolverhampton is working in partnership with CIMSPA, demonstrating our commitment to the ongoing development of the sector Professional Standards.
These modules are correct at the time of publication. Modules may change over time due to validation and continuous monitoring policies. Applicants will be notified in writing of any significant changes to their chosen course(s).
| Title | Credit | Type | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coaching in Context | 20.00 | Core | 1 | Birmingham Metropolitan College |
| Introduction to coaching | 20.00 | Core | 1 | Birmingham Metropolitan College |
| Introduction to Sport in Higher Education | 20.00 | Core | 1 | Birmingham Metropolitan College |
| Motor Learning | 20.00 | Core | 1 | Birmingham Metropolitan College |
| Science & Movement Analysis for Coaching | 20.00 | Core | 1 | Birmingham Metropolitan College |
| Skills for Event Management in Coaching | 20.00 | Core | 1 | Birmingham Metropolitan College |
| Coaching Philosophy in Practice | 20.00 | Core | 2 | Birmingham Metropolitan College |
| Motor Control and Performance | 20.00 | Core | 2 | Birmingham Metropolitan College |
| Science in Performance Coaching | 20.00 | Core | 2 | Birmingham Metropolitan College |
| Sport Coaching Media | 20.00 | Core | 2 | Birmingham Metropolitan College |
| Sports Event Management | 20.00 | Core | 2 | Birmingham Metropolitan College |
The University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships in addition to other financial support packages
Tuition Fees Loan: If you wish, you can take out a Government Student Loan which covers the full course fee. You pay it back once you’ve left university and your income is more than £25,725 (from April 2019). More information on repayments can be found at: repayments.It’s available to eligible full-time higher education students and does not depend on family income.
The amount of the Tuition Fees Loan is paid directly to the University of Wolverhampton by the Student Loan Company.
Visit student finance on the gov.uk website to find out more.
Self-funding: If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: see How to Pay.The funding available to you depends on when you started your studies and if you have been to University previously.For more information please contact the Gateway.
Financial Hardship: Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund (http://www.wlv.ac.uk/study-here/money-matters/financial-support/dennis-turner-opportunity-fund/) for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.
