Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Education with the personal touch
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Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
Duration: 3 years full time Course fees: £10,225* per year *These fees apply if you are starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fees as they can change. Costs can increase each year.
Start date: September UCAS Code: C603
Why choose this course? In the 2012 National Student Survey, we received 96% overall satisfaction for this course from our students. Our teaching team are actively involved in research and consultancy in sports organisations and many are accredited by various industry associations. You could also apply for internships working with athletes from different clubs to enhance your development.
You’ll learn through lectures, seminars, practicals and technology enhanced innovations. You’ll be involved in physiology testing, psychology case studies, coaching sessions and techniques in performance analysis. You’ll be assessed on your knowledge, applied practical and research skills, which will all take place in our new specialised facilities.
Your career This course will be the start of your career, so achieving a good degree and gaining employability skills along the way are key. Recent graduates have secured jobs in strength and conditioning, coaching, sport science support, the fitness industry, NHS, Police and the Armed Forces. Others have gained jobs from their work placements and internships. You could study our MRes in Sport and Exercise, where you can gain the skills in teaching, applied sport science and research, with the potential to progress to PhD level.
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How you’ll learn
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STAGE ONE
What you’ll cover
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Language – A qualification such as IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas) or TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based). See our website for other accepted qualifications or phone us: +44 (0)1332 591698.
If you’re interested in the science behind sport and exercise performance and the role of exercise and activity in health, then this course is an excellent choice for you. Enhancing your employability through work placements and internship opportunities is a key part of this course. You’ll also be assigned a personal tutor to support you and help structure your personal development and career planning.
STAGE THREE
Entry requirements: Academic – 260 UCAS tariff points, of which at least 220 must be from your International Baccalaureate or equivalent qualification.
About the course
SPRING
Where you will study: Derby Campus – Kedleston Road site.
Academic and Applied Skills for Sport and Exercise
Research Methods for Sport and Exercise
Independent Study for Sport and Exercise Science
Motor Control and Learning
The Sport and Exercise Principles of Sport and Environment Exercise Psychology
Principles of Sport Biomechanics
Anatomy and Physiology for Sport and Exercise
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Physiological and Biomechanical Assessment
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Sport and Exercise Psychology
Work Placement
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Applied Sport Physiology
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Additional information
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There are opportunities to gain National Governing Body coaching awards in a range of sports that will develop your confidence, leadership skills and employability. You’ll also benefit from masterclass sessions from sport and exercise professionals about their experiences and career development. You can test and measure health and fitness and utilise computer software packages to analyse the results of performance in our new labs. You could also get involved with Team Derby which covers our courses, sports clubs, facilities and the Athletics Union.
Stage Two You’ll choose two of these optional modules: ▪ Nutrition for ▪ Sports Coaching: Sport and Theory and Exercise Practice ▪ Adapted Physical ▪ Physical Activity Activity and Health ▪ Strength and Conditioning
What you’ll cover You’ll study subjects including physiology, psychology and biomechanics, and also choose from a range of optional modules so you can follow your interests and tailor the course to your career aspirations. Throughout the course you’ll develop your research skills to prepare you for your final research project.
Stage Three You’ll choose three of these optional modules: ▪ Advanced Sports ▪ Applied Sport Coaching Psychology ▪ Paediatric ▪ Biomedical Physical Activity Implications of Exercise, Activity ▪ Elite Sport and Health Development ▪ Applied Strength and Conditioning
Get in touch Daniel Parnell E: fehs@derby.ac.uk T: +44 (0) 1332 591703 www.derby.ac.uk/sport-and-exercise www.facebook.com/DerbyUni http://twitter.com/DerbyUni
The information in this leaflet was correct when we produced it, but please check our website for the most up to date information.
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