Sport Development (Joint Honours – Buxton)
Experience the difference
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Sport Development (Joint Honours) Where you will study: Buxton Campus. This is our second campus and is 1 hour’s drive away from our main campus in Derby. Entry requirements: Academic – 260-280 UCAS tariff points, of which at least 160 must be from your International Baccalaureate or equivalent qualification. 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. 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: Y004
Why choose this course? ▪ This programme can be combined with Sport Coaching, Sport Psychology or Sports Massage and Exercise Therapies, which means that you will study two subject areas, giving you a great range of knowledge and skills for your future career. ▪ You will be taught by our experienced tutors who work with Olympic, World, European, and Commonwealth Champions in cycling, martial arts, golf, athletics and motor racing.
About the course This programme is perfect for you if you want to develop your knowledge and skills in sports development. Our team comprises of elite athletes, coaches and former sports development officers, so you can be confident you'll be taught by the best.
How you’ll learn You will be taught in a variety of ways, including lectures, seminars and practical activities. You will have the chance to do a work placement, so you can develop the skills you need to apply for sports development or management roles when you graduate
Your career Sport development work is varied and there is no standard job description. Different Officers have different roles and responsibilities, eg a Schools and Young People Officer’s role will vary from that of a Community Recreation Officer. Or, if you want to carry on studying, you can go on to one of our postgraduate or research programmes.
What you’ll cover STAGE ONE
STAGE TWO
STAGE THREE
Developing the Sport Environment
Professional Development in Sport
Contemporary Issues in Sport Development
Human Performance
Populations of Sport, Health and Exercise
Independent Study
Introduction to Anatomy and Kinesiology
Research Methods
Sport Development Politics and Planning
Introduction Exercise Physiology
Sport and Physical Activity Development
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Research and Academic Skills
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The lecturers are really approachable and you can talk to them with no pressure Darren Tate
Get in touch Charles Spring T: +44 (0)1332 594648 www.derby.ac.uk/courses/sport-development-joint-honours General enquiries about admissions and applications, UK and overseas: E: askadmissions@derby.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1332 592012 F: +44 (0)1332 597724 www.facebook.com/DerbyUni http://twitter.com/DerbyUni
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