SCHOOL OF SPORT & EXERCISE
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What is an offer holder day? Exclusive to those who have received an offer to study with us, offer holder days are your opportunity to experience life as a University of Gloucestershire student and explore your course in greater depth. Most importantly, this is an opportunity to find out if we’re the right university for you.
¡ Get involved with interactive course sessions in our amazing facilities ¡ Meet and chat with the lecturers who will be teaching you ¡ Meet your future classmates ¡ Tour our stunning campuses and new accommodation ¡ Meet current students and hear about their experiences
FAQs I have already attended an open day - should I go to an offer holder day too? Yes, this is your chance to find out what it would really be like to study your course so they’re worth attending. At an open day you would have attended a course talk, but at an offer holder day we’ll go into more detail about your course and you’ll get involved in interactive sessions to get a real feel for studying with us. Can I bring guests? Yes, you can bring two guests and there’ll be a Q&A session specifically for them. If you would like to bring more guests please let us know in advance. What time does the day start and finish? Where should I go on arrival?
You’ll also have the chance to hear more about whether you could be eligible for our merit scholarship, which is £1,200 to support you with the cost of your studies.* Check out glos.ac.uk/funding for all the details. *Terms and conditions apply, see glos.ac.uk/meritscholarships
The day runs between 9.30am – 4pm. Please check-in at Oxstalls reception where there’ll be student ambassadors to welcome you. Do I need to bring anything? What should I wear? For some of the courses you will need to wear practical training kit and footwear – check the course details in your timetable to confirm.
Bus: You can catch a National Express bus to Gloucester from most cities. Visit nationalexpress.com. Locally, you can hop on the 94U from Gloucester city centre, which stops right outside the campus. Will I be able to look around the university accommodation? As well as our on-campus accommodation, you’ll also have the opportunity to view our Blackfriars (in partnership with CityHeart) halls in Gloucester city centre. Is food provided? Refreshments are provided on arrival and you will receive a complimentary lunch. If you or your guests have any dietary requirements or additional support needs please let us know in advance. How do I book? Visit glos.ac.uk/sportday to confirm your place today. How can I contact you if I have any questions? For any further enquiries please don’t hesitate to contact us on 03330 141414 or email enquiries@glos.ac.uk
What parking arrangements are available?
Not booked your place yet? We’d love to see you here, but you’ll need to book your place if you’d like to come along. If you haven’t already, secure a place at one of our sports offer holder days at glos.ac.uk/sportday
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We’ll email you a parking permit before the day which you’ll need to print and use for parking on campus; remember to bring it with you on the day.
Campus address: Oxstalls Campus, Oxstalls Lane, Longlevens, Gloucester GL2 9HW
How do I reach the campus by bus or train? Train: The closest train station is Gloucester, which is a 25 minute walk from Oxstalls Campus. You can get 20% off return advance purchase tickets for your journey to Gloucester through GWR. Visit glos.ac.uk/railtravel
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Your schedule
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Time
Session
Open to
9.30 – 10.00
Check-in at Oxstalls reception
Offer holders and guests
10.00 – 10.30
Welcome talk
Offer holders and guests
10.30 – 12.30
Course taster sessions
Offer holders only
BSc (Hons) Applied Sport and Exercise Studies Debate how sport and physical activity may fit into the lives and wellbeing of people and communities.
Offer holders only
BSc (Hons) Physical Education Discuss key contemporary issues in physical education and their impact in schools, followed by a practical session in our Sports Arena exploring contrasting approaches to teaching. (Practical kit will be needed for this session.)
Offer holders only
BSc (Hons) Physical Education and Coaching Gain hands-on experience incorporating inclusive practice within popular physical education and coaching settings. (Practical kit will be needed for this session.)
Offer holders only
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences/ FdSc (Foundation) Exercise, Fitness and Health Explore the importance of evidence-based practice in the core disciplines of sport and exercise science, engage with our expert team, meet other students who have applied to the same course, and use our state-of-the-art equipment in our specialist labs.
Offer holders only
BSc (Hons) Sports Business and Coaching Discuss and debate the importance of sport mega-events as a means to meet a number of strategic business aims. (Practical kit will be needed for this session.)
Offer holders only
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching Examine the leadership styles, perspectives and qualities that make an effective elite coach. (Practical kit will be needed for this session.)
Offer holders only
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Time
Session
Open to
BSc (Hons) Sports Strength and Conditioning Get hands-on with the equipment and technology in our specialist teaching space. (Practical kit will be needed for this session.)
Offer holders only
BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy Gain an insight into the knowledge and skills required for a graduate sports therapist to return an injured athlete to full functional fitness. (Practical kit will be needed for this session.)
Offer holders only
11.00 – 12.30
Question and answer session Find out about student life, finance, accommodation and student support.
Guests only
12.30 – 13.30
Complimentary lunch
Offer holders and guests
12.30 onwards
Campus and accommodation tours with current students View our on-campus accommodation and facilities with a current student who can answer questions about what it’s like to live and study here.
Offer holders and guests
12.30 onwards
Off-campus accommodation tours Take a tour of our Blackfriars (in Partnership with CityHeart) halls in Gloucester city centre which feature a mix of en-suite studios and one-bed flats, shared en-suite flats, and shared townhouses with shared bathrooms.
Offer holders and guests
12.30 onwards
Sports Arena tours Have a guided tour with current students of our new Sports Arena by catching the free shuttle bus from outside reception.
Offer holders and guests
12.30 – 14.00
Sports drop-in Find out more about sporting opportunities including coaching qualifications, placements, volunteering, recreational sport, competitive teams and professional clubs/athletes.
Offer holders and guests
13.45 – 14.15
Sport for all Hear about sport scholarships, getting involved for fun or playing competitively. Our new sports park is just a short walk from the main campus, or you can catch the free shuttle bus from outside reception.
Offer holders and guests
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Biomechanics, physiology and environmental labs Our specialist teaching and research labs will allow you to develop your skills, working with our expert lecturers. Use our environmental chamber to train athletes for the Olympics and desert marathons, and ensure athletes, such as Forest Green Rovers, reach their peak performance in our physiology and biomechanics labs.
Discover our cutting-edge facilities New sports park Our new sports park is just a short walk away from the main campus. It includes an internationalstandard Sports Arena, 3G pitches and a cricket pavilion and pitch, where you’ll have lectures as well as compete and train as part of sports clubs and BUCS competitions. It’s also home to our very own netball superleague team, the Severn Stars.
Strength and conditioning suites and sports therapy clinics Treat and coach elite athletes in our state-of-the-art facilities. Gain the practical skills you need to start a career in injury prevention and rehabilitation in our sports therapy clinics, and run accurate diagnostics and create bespoke training programmes in our strength and conditioning suites.
“The facilities we have at the university are very good and have helped me develop my practical skills in running a series of exercise tests. We use the labs and environmental chamber regularly in practicals and I now feel comfortable carrying out testing on external athletes for my own research.” Louis Wilson, Sport and Exercise Science student
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Meet our lecturers
“We’ve been working with Athletic Club Bilbao for a number of years. They approached us to look at an increase in injuries in their youth academy players, so we went for a week to do some testing. We’ve also started a project with the England Cricket Board looking at back injuries in youth fast bowlers. For every project we’ll always put forward as many students as we can so they get a practical taste of the professional world.” Mark De Ste Croix, Professor of Paediatric Sport and Exercise
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“I get to work with talented athletes and travel abroad. Helping athletes return from injury is an extremely rewarding role and I hope sharing my knowledge with undergraduate students will inspire them to achieve a successful career.” Katie Davies, Senior Lecturer in Sports Therapy
“I’m an internationally qualified ski instructor and set up my own ski school and instructor training centre in Val d’Isere, France. 15 years later I have brought these years of experience back to an academic environment and am now committed to helping the next generation of coaches.” Paul Garner, Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching
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Discover our incredible placement opportunities
Accommodation
Across the university our students complete over 3,000 work placements and internships every year. Our School of Sport and Exercise students gain real-world experience and grow as professionals, building confidence and essential contacts for when they graduate. Be sure to find out on the day about placement opportunities available on your course.
“I spent a season with Gloucestershire RFU U20’s and followed them through to the semi-finals for the English inter-counties cup. It helped me improve my practical skills in a pressured environment as well as gain lots of pitchside and first aid experience” Rhianne Cooper, Sports Therapy student
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Blackfriars accommodation Ideally located in the heart of the city centre, our Blackfriars residences (in partnership with CityHeart) are a mix of townhouses, cluster flats and studio bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
We will guarantee you accommodation in halls of residence or university-managed housing if you apply for your accommodation by 5 July 2020.
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Get in touch Enquiries 03330 141414 enquiries@glos.ac.uk Admissions and applications 03330 141414 admissions@glos.ac.uk Money advice 01242 714535 moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk Accommodation 01242 714544 accommodation@glos.ac.uk
Oxstalls campus, Oxstalls Lane, Longlevens, Gloucester GL2 9HW
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