About this course
- Entry year: 2012/13
- Course code: C600(A)
- Applications: UCAS
- Level: Undergraduate
- Tariff points: Normally 280 minimum
- Department: Hartpury College
- Campus: Hartpury College
- Duration: Three years full-time
- Delivery: Part-time, Full-time
Introduction
The course has an over arching sports coaching pedagogy and science perspective, supplemented by sports conditioning, performance analysis, sports therapy or physical activity. Each pathway builds on a core knowledge of the sport sciences which is applied through principles and practice, culminating in pathway-specific industry experience during Level 3 of the BSc(Hons) degree.
The BSc(Hons) degree aims to provide you with strong academic skills which can be applied to your workplace or lead you into further academic study.
Structure
Content
If you wish in the second year you can chose to focus your degree to a specific area, to one of the following:
BSc(Hons) Sports Coaching (Performance Analysis)
The Performance Analysis pathway of the BSc(Hons) Sports Coaching course draws on biomechanics and notational analysis to give a deeper understanding of the technical, tactical/decision-making and physical aspects of sport and exercise. It affords you the opportunity to combine the analysis of movement in a sporting context with the delivery skills necessary for a coach to assist performers in their pursuit of excellence. World Class Performance Plans discuss the necessity of having a performance analyst in the support team and such inclusion supports the target of transforming the UK coaching system into the best in the world.
BSc(Hons) Sports Coaching (Physical Activity)
The Physical Activity pathway of the BSc(Hons) Sports Coaching course provides an opportunity for you to undergo training to become physical activity specialists with the coaching skills necessary to support the delivery of exercise programmes. The provision of GP referral schemes and lifestyle management programmes is currently increasing. Physical Activity coaches are required to service this increase and lead the further development of such provision within the leisure services industry. Graduates of this pathway will gain an indepth understanding of the industry whilst gaining valuable experience through industry specific work experience.
BSc(Hons) Sports Coaching (Sports Conditioning)
The Sports Conditioning pathway of the BSc(Hons) Sports Coaching course aims to produce graduates with the skills necessary to coach strength and conditioning to sub-elite and elite athletes as well as the recreational exerciser. It draws on technical, physical and lifestyle based skills that are critical for effective sport conditioning, and delivers a full understanding of the related methods and expected competencies of those skills.
BSc(Hons) Sports Coaching (Sports Therapy)
The Sports Therapy pathway of the BSc(Hons) Sports Coaching course is specifically concerned with the prevention (pre habilitation) and rehabilitation of injuries. It draws on the technical, physical and mental aspects of performance that are concerned with injury and provides knowledge of specific therapeutic treatment options, a critical (but often overlooked) aspect of the coaches 'toolkit'. Graduates of this pathway will have the knowledge and skills necessary to recognise the risks associated with injury and the intellectual skills necessary to implement an appropriate plan to minimise those risks.
Teaching and learning
There are varied learning experiences available including lectures, field trips, laboratory based practicals, seminars and workshops. You will be assessed via written examinations, multiple choice questions, practical assessments, oral examinations, written assignments, and seminar presentations. First class resources include a human performance laboratory, power gym, fitness centre and rubber crumb all weather surface.
Careers/further study
Employment opportunities exist within public and private sector agencies servicing GP referral schemes, national and local government health promotion programmes, healthy living centres, health and fitness centres and local authority recreation centres.
Graduate destinations
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Creating employable students
UWE places strong emphasis on employability and skills development at every level. Through work placements, volunteering, study abroad and UWE initiatives which nurture talent and encourage innovation, students gain valuable real world experience and graduate with diverse career opportunities and a competitive place in the job market.
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Entry
Typical offers
- Tariff points: Normally 280 minimum
- GCSE: A minimum of five subjects at grade C or above including Maths, English Language and Science.
- A-level subjects: A minimum of two GCE A levels to include a Biological Science, PE, or Sports Studies subject.
- Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma; achievement of level 3 credits in Biological Science, PE or Sports Studies; achievement of level 2 credits in Maths, English Language and Science.
- Baccalaureate IB: 26
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Page last updated 14 December 2011