SCHOOL OF SPORT & EXERCISE
Sport & Exercise
Postgraduate Guide 2020/21
Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences Sports Leadership, Education and Society
Contents Our expertise Connecting you How we support you Postgraduate degrees explained How to apply Location and the local area Our campuses Accommodation International students Fees Funding Our School of Sport & Exercise Our sport and exercise degrees Taught degrees Research degrees
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Expertise Our expertise is the knowledge, research, facilities, services and partnerships that enrich your learning experience and enhance your career prospects. Our lecturers bring real-world knowledge, experience and expertise into their teaching and research. You’ll study alongside professionals from different backgrounds and apply your learning to examine topics from a variety of perspectives. Each of our academic schools contributes to our learning-led, research-informed environment. We embed research in all our activities, ensuring students and staff benefit from and contribute to vibrant subject communities, engaged in fundamental and applied research. Our research has been rated as world-leading in all of our submitted research areas. More than 25% of the work in all 6 of the university’s submissions to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) was recognised as internationally excellent or world leading.
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The university’s Research Priority Areas build on our strengths and recognise the opportunities to contribute to contemporary challenges. These include: Applied Business & Technology Being Human: Past, Present and Future Creative Practice as Research Environmental Dynamics and Governance Learning & Professional Contexts Sport, Exercise, Health & Wellbeing
Ranked 6th globally in the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2019
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Connected We’ll connect you to a community of experienced practitioners and industry professionals who will provide you with a rich learning experience, enhance your career prospects and help grow your professional network. We challenge students to question their assumptions and we encourage collaboration to produce insightful innovators, creators and leaders. We apply real-world experience to our teaching, ensuring your learning is relevant to your career. Many of our lecturers and professors are active in their industry and bring the latest knowledge to their teaching. They’ll provide you with opportunities to connect and network with industry contacts. A number of our postgraduate courses are accredited by professional bodies, meaning you can gain exemptions towards professional qualifications while studying for your degree.
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And based at our Oxstalls Campus is The Growth Hub – a partnership between the university and Gloucestershire Local Enterprise Partnership. The Growth Hub offers a wealth of business resources and access to networks within the local community, and also hosts a series of free business workshops. Led by external speakers, these cover topics such as marketing planning, GDPR guidance and social media for SMEs.
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Support The support we provide involves a network of people and tools to empower individuals – providing them with the confidence and capacity to capitalise on opportunities. You’ll be joining a vibrant and active community of lecturers, professors and students, here to challenge and support you to become a better practitioner, enhancing your learning and career prospects. Our support is flexible, accommodating your lifestyle to facilitate your learning. Our Helpzone staff are trained advisers who offer confidential advice and support on both academic and personal challenges. We have dedicated staff who can advise on a range of areas, from studying with a learning or physical disability to managing your time and responsibilities around your studies. Our counsellors and trained mental health advisers offer free and confidential advice for all. Helpzones are open every weekday, and you can use the drop-in service or book an appointment.
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For postgraduate students we recognise this may be your first experience of university and that you could be returning to study after a long period away. From childcare advice to help with academic queries and academic writing skills, the Student Experience Team is here to support you throughout your time here, and to make sure you have access to and are aware of our support, opportunities and services. We welcome students from all faiths, spirituality and none. We have dedicated faith spaces on campus and regular events such as weekly prayer breakfasts and the international cafĂŠ.
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Postgraduate degrees explained Taught degrees As a taught master’s degree student, you’ll study an intensive higher level academic qualification with a similar learning style to an undergraduate degree, including a significant dissertation or project. You’ll learn through lectures, workshops and tutorials, as well as essays and group project work. Taught master’s degrees – Master of Arts (MA) – Master of Design (MDes) – Master of Science (MSc) – Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Awards Many taught master’s degrees can be taken as 1 qualification or split into 3 stand-alone awards: postgraduate certificate; postgraduate diploma; master’s stage award. The postgraduate certificate is the first stage and the postgraduate diploma is the first and second stages combined, after which you can top up to a full master’s degree with a master’s stage award. Delivery and study modes – Full-time (1 year), part-time (2-3 years) – International students are required to study on a full-time basis; however, we do offer distance learning in some degrees, including part-time study options – Lectures and tutorials delivered in the daytime, evenings and at weekends – Enrolment is in September and January
Research degrees Research degrees support you to conduct a significant piece of research, contribute to knowledge and advancement in your chosen field, benefiting from professional and personal advancement. Our degrees are underpinned by
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research that has been rated in the Research Excellence Framework (REF, 2014) as world leading and internationally excellent and many of our programmes involve collaborations with and funding from industry partners. Master’s by research degrees – Master of Arts by Research (MA by Research) – Master of Science by Research (MSc by Research) – Master of Research (MRes) – Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Doctorate degrees – Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) – Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) – Doctorate of Design (DDes)* – Doctor of Education (EdD) – Doctorate in Sport and Exercise (DSE) Awards A master’s by research degree is the first level of postgraduate research. A step on from this, a doctorate qualification is the highest level of degree awarded by UK universities and is considered to be an international benchmark for university study. Doctorate qualifications require significant research and contribution to knowledge. The work produced must be of a publishable standard, which requires rigorous commitment to academia. Delivery and study modes – Full-time 3-4 years, part-time 5-6 years – UK and EU students may choose to study on either a full-time or a part-time basis, or away from the university, where appropriate to the subject of your research – International students studying in the UK on a student visa are required to study on a full-time basis – Enrolment takes place in October and February *subject to validation
Applying We recognise that everyone’s journey is unique. Here is an outline of the key steps in applying for a postgraduate taught programme at the university. For more information on how to apply for a postgraduate research degree, visit glos.ac.uk/pgapply 1: Course research
2: Visit us
Begin your online search using glos.ac.uk
Take a look at our campuses and study environment, and meet the teaching and support team at an open event. Check glos.ac.uk/opendays for the next available date or email us to arrange a visit. If you’re unable to visit you can take a virtual tour of our campuses at virtualtours.glos.ac.uk
You can also email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk to be put in touch directly with the Academic Course Leader.
4: Finances and funding
3: Try us
Find out if you’re eligible and apply for a postgraduate loan at gov.uk/postgraduateloan
Some courses give you the opportunity to take a module as a taster, before deciding if you want to apply. Email enquiries@glos.ac.uk for more information.
Need more information or guidance? Contact our Money Advice Team by email moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk or call 01242 714535.
5: Time to apply
6: Receive an offer
7: Enrolment
Apply direct* to us at glos.ac.uk/pgapply Depending on the course, you may be invited to an interview or asked to submit a creative portfolio.
If your application is successful you will receive an offer from us. You’ll need to accept your offer before enrolling. If you have any questions about your application or offer please contact admissions and enquiries on 03330 141414 or email admissions@glos.ac.uk
Congratulations – your offer has been accepted and you’re able to enrol on your degree with the University of Gloucestershire.
*PGCE applications should be made via UCAS.
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Location Gloucestershire is as vibrant and future-facing as it is historic and beautiful. We have 3 campuses across the Regency spa town of Cheltenham and the cathedral city of Gloucester, offering industrystandard facilities and connections with our vast professional network.
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Cheltenham and the surrounding area hosts over 45 festivals a year, including the internationally renowned Cheltenham Jazz and Literature festivals. Whether you prefer independent boutiques or high street brands, theatre productions or the Gold Cup races, there’s always something to entertain. With its renovated historic docks offering a cinema, outlet shopping and quayside dining, Gloucester is the perfect place to live and work. Cheer on the ‘cherry and whites’ of Gloucester Rugby at Kingsholm, browse the latest brands at Gloucester Quays, or hit the slopes at the city’s very own ski and snowboard centre.
Cheltenham town centre
Cheltenham Promenade
Gloucester Quays
Gloucester Cathedral
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By coach Cheltenham and Gloucester can be reached by the National Express coach service. By rail Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester train stations are both within walking distance of the campus and city centre, or a short bus or taxi ride. By road
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Cheltenham and Gloucester are within commutable reach of major cities such as Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham and Oxford. Both locations are well connected and just a short distance off the M5 J10 (Cheltenham) or J11 (Gloucester). By air The nearest airports are Birmingham International and Bristol airport, 90km from the university. London Heathrow is less than 150km away (approximately 2 hours by road) with easy connection links through National Express and national rail services.
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Our campuses Francis Close Hall
Park
With us from the very beginning, Francis Close Hall has been part of our heritage for over 150 years. Its historic buildings are home to all-new facilities. – Dedicated illustration and landscape architecture studios – Crime scene simulator and forensic interviewing suite – Electroencephalography lab and virtual reality suite – Fully equipped biological, geographical and environmental science labs – Innovative teaching spaces
Home to our design, media, engineering and computing courses. With its modern £1.5 million media centre and £1 million computing and technology suite, this creative campus is a design and technological hub just a few minutes’ walk from Cheltenham town centre.
Hardwick
Oxstalls also hosts our Business School and Growth Hub, giving you the chance to work with businesses while you study, while future nurses get hands-on experience in state-of-the-art clinical simulators.
A thriving hub of creativity with its own photography and art studios and gallery.
Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham
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Oxstalls Home to Sport and Exercise, our students analyse elite athletes and develop coaching skills in their own international-standard sports arena and top-spec sport science labs – and our Performing Arts Centre offers studio spaces for actors, dancers and singers.
Hardwick, Cheltenham
Book an open day
Park, Cheltenham
Our open events give you a chance to find out more about our courses and the flexible modes of study available to you, and you can meet your lecturers and hear from current students.
Visit glos.ac.uk/opendays for dates of subject-specific open events.
Oxstalls, Gloucester
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Accommodation If you’re enrolling as a full-time student and moving to the area, our accommodation includes dedicated postgraduate areas at Pittville Student Village in Cheltenham and Upper Quay halls in Gloucester. Pittville Student Village, Cheltenham
Lodgings
Opened in 2017 and managed by Uliving, our student village has a refectory and shop, bar, gym, multi-use studio, faith space and 24/7 on-site security. We have almost 800 rooms, many en-suite, in villa-style flats, townhouses and studio apartments. Stagecoach’s subsidised university bus (the 94U) can take you from the village to all campuses and Cheltenham town centre, which is only a 20 minute walk or short cycle ride away.
These are rooms to rent in a landlord’s own home and offer flexibility, with no fixed tenancy agreement. You’ll have your own study bedroom and will share bathroom, lounge and kitchen facilities. The majority of landlords offer selfcatering, although some offer half board.
Upper Quay Upper Quay is situated in the Westgate quarter of Gloucester, around 20 minutes’ walk from Oxstalls Campus. It’s among the most historic and interesting areas in the city, with the magnificent Gloucester Cathedral on the doorstep. You can also enjoy the new shops, bars and restaurants on the waterfront. Blackfriars, Gloucester In addition to accommodation at Pittville and Upper Quay, the Blackfriars Residences, run by our partners, Cityheart, offers city-centre living close to the vibrant Gloucester Quays with its designer outlet shopping centre, restaurants, bars and cinema. There are over 300 rooms split across flats, townhouses and studio apartments – all just a short walk from the bus station, offering easy access to Oxstalls Campus.
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University approved housing If you want to live with other postgraduate students in a house share, you’ll need to register on the StudentPad website. StudentPad gives you access to a list of approved housing, which is only available to our students. Not only can you look at available housing but you can also get in touch with other postgraduate students via the digital message board. Each property on the database has been inspected by our housing support team and meets the university’s mandatory registration criteria and safety standards. Halls of residence for international students If you are a new international postgraduate student and you firmly accept your offer and complete the online halls of residence application process by Sunday 2 August 2020, you will be guaranteed accommodation in halls of residence or managed housing. glos.ac.uk/accommodation accommodation@glos.ac.uk +44 (0) 1242 714544
Pittville Student Village, Cheltenham
“I live in a Pittville townhouse with other postgraduate students. It is a great way to meet friends and join a group of like-minded individuals. Learning at postgraduate level means we’re at the same life stage, with a similar outlook, working incredibly hard whilst having the perfect balance between study and social.” Christopher Thomas MSc Forensic Psychology
Pittville Student Village, Cheltenham
Blackfriars, Gloucester
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International Our vibrant and inclusive community welcomes students from around the globe. Industry contacts and expert staff will help you shape your future, ensuring that you are well placed to start your career. The university attracts students from over 60 countries across more than 100 subjects. Our International Team, supported by a global network of agents and partners, is here to help you with every step of your journey. Internationalisation is important to us. We work with our students, staff and partners towards improving international relations and solving some of the global challenges of the 21st Century. The University of Gloucestershire is committed to supporting international students and offer the following packages designed to make life here a little easier. International bursaries
International Merit Scholarship
If you’re an international student living in one of our key priority countries (listed below), you may be eligible for an automatic fee waiver off your first year tuition fees.
We have a number of International Merit Scholarships available for postgraduate students who can demonstrate academic excellence. To qualify, students must have achieved a first-class undergraduate degree or equivalent. Scholarships are available across all full-time postgraduate taught programmes delivered at the University of Gloucestershire and are awarded as a 50% fee waiver, up to the value of £7,650.
Country of domicile Fee waiver amount Middle East, China, Taiwan, Korea, £2,000 Japan, USA, Non-EU Europe, Caribbean, Central Asia, Rest of World (if not listed below) Canada, Hong Kong, Latin America, £3,000 Macau, South Asia, UK domicile (international fee paying) Africa, South East Asia
£4,000
Find out more about international student funding and bursaries at glos.ac.uk/funding
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Terms and conditions apply. Please visit glos.ac.uk/international to find out more.
“I started university a little late so had a few questions when I arrived. The university helped me a lot. The staff eased my concerns and told me exactly what I needed to do. At the same time I had a personal tutor who was really supportive and helped me a lot with my professional practice and career guidance.� Pearl Liu MA Landscape Architecture student
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Fees The annual tuition fee you pay will depend on whether you’re from the UK/EU or elsewhere. Find further details at glos.ac.uk/pgfees Home/EU students
Postgraduate taught degrees*
MA/MSc
MBA
PGCE
PG Certificate
£2,200 - £3,200
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PG Diploma
£4,500 - £6,400
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Master’s Stage Award
£2,800 - £4,000
£4,000
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Full Degree
£6,700 - £9,600
£9,600
£9,250
Research degrees – fees per year**
Full-time
Part-time
MPhil, PhD, MA/MSc by Research, PhD Direct, Doctor of Education (EdD)
£5,800***
£3,000***
Master’s of Research
£5,315
£2,660
Professional doctorates
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4+
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
£11,350
£9,800
£4,650
£2,885 £2,885
Split-site Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
£6,600**
£4,750
£2,885
Doctorate in Sport and Exercise (DSE)
£3,610
£3,610
£3,000
£3,000
Doctor of Education
£5,160
£5,160
£4,125
£3,000
Doctorate in Design (DDes)
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
Postgraduate taught degrees*
MA/MSc
MBA
PGCE
PG Certificate
£4,900 - £5,100
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PG Diploma
£9,800 - £10,200
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Master’s Stage Award
£5,100
£5,100
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Full Degree
£14,700 - £15,300
£15,300
£14,700
Research degrees – fees per year
Full-time
Part-time
MPhil, PhD, MA/MSc by Research, PhD Direct, Doctor of Education (EdD)
£5,800***
£3,000***
Master’s of Research
£5,315
£2,660
Professional doctorates
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4+
Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
£11,350
£9,800
£4,650
£2,885 £2,885
International students
Split-site Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)
£6,600**
£4,750
£2,885
Doctorate in Sport and Exercise (DSE)
£3,610
£3,610
£3,000
£3,000
Doctor of Education
£5,160
£5,160
£4,125
£3,000
Doctorate in Design (DDes)
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
*The Postgraduate Taught fees above are based on 2020/21 entry. **Please note that 2020/21 Postgraduate Research and Professional Doctorate fees are not available at time of print, though we have provided the 2019/20 fees as a guide (these are likely to be subject to inflationary uplifts). Please check glos.ac.uk/fees for the latest information or contact us before submitting your application. Please note that some courses offer an international field trip and costs are in addition to tuition fees. Please refer to the website for further information. ***Where the first year of PG Cert Research Methods is delivered outside of the UK there is a surcharge of £3,000 if delivered in the EU and £3,500 if delivered outside of the EU.
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Funding
Money Advice Team
Postgraduate doctoral loan
The university has a dedicated Money Advice Team to offer information and guidance on all aspects of postgraduate student finance. They also advise on the application process and offer a check and send service. The team provides a confidential service to prospective and current students and is always happy to help. E: moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk T: 01242 714535
A postgraduate doctoral loan up to the value of £25,700 (non-means tested) is available to help towards the payment of tuition fees and/or living costs. For more information and eligibility details, visit gov.uk/doctoral-loan
Alumni discount Students who have successfully completed a University of Gloucestershire undergraduate degree in 2019/20 and opt to study a postgraduate master’s degree or postgraduate diploma in the academic year 2020/21, will receive a 20% discount off the course tuition fee. Students who completed their undergraduate course in 2018/19 or earlier will receive a 10%* discount. Postgraduate loan scheme For the academic year 2020/21, students applying for master’s degrees can benefit from a non-means tested loan of up to £10,906**. If you’re studying for 2, 3 or 4 academic years, the loan will be divided equally across each year of your degree. The loan will be a contribution towards the costs of study and paid directly into your bank account.
PGCE and teacher training PGCE students can receive the same financial support from the government as undergraduate students. UK and EU students can apply to the government for a loan to cover the cost of tuition fees and a maintenance loan to assist with living costs. For more information on funding for PGCE programmes, visit getintoteaching.education.gov.uk Other funding sources There are many additional funding sources available; including studentships, bursaries, grants, loans and scholarships, and you may be able to get help from your employer. If you’d like to learn more about funding options, please contact the Money Advice Team on 01242 714535 or email moneyadvice@glos.ac.uk
*Note re exclusions: 20% discount refers to all postgraduate diploma or master’s (including master’s by research) programmes excluding graduate diplomas and professional courses. Figures are correct at time of print (August 2019), visit glos.ac.uk/fees for latest information. **Terms and conditions apply, see gov.uk/masters-loan for more details
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School of Sport & Exercise
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Learning from and working with internationally respected researchers, coach developers and coaching scientists, you’ll use state-of-the-art labs and facilities at our Oxstalls Campus, including our brand new international-standard sports arena. Whether progressing straight from your first degree or entering postgraduate study later in your career, you’ll acquire specialist knowledge and develop critical thinking and analytical skills to improve current practice while adding value and enhancing your future career prospects. Professional team
New sports arena
Our experienced, practising lecturers and tutors are here to support you as you build your specialist knowledge and develop new skills. We want our students to become independent learners and researchers and will encourage you to explore ideas within a challenging and supportive environment. You’ll develop your professional network through sharing discussions and ideas with coaches, high performance and non-high performance athletes and sports therapists.
Complementing our existing top-spec sports science labs, therapy rooms and strength and conditioning suite, our brand new international-standard sports arena and 3G pitches offer the perfect environment to work with high performance athletes and community organisations alike. Flexible We allow you the flexibility to choose from a suite of postgraduate awards, from taught programmes (MA or MSc) to research awards including MA/MSc by Research, MRes and PhD. In addition, our Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise is designed for sport and exercise professionals interested in engaging with major projects within or beyond their organisation. Module tasters and bridging modules are available for some courses for students coming from a non-sports science discipline.
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Research Dr Emily Ryall Reader in Applied Philosophy
Emily has a wide range of research interests – she has written and spoken on the impact of technology on sport, aesthetics of football, the philosophy of play, and critical thinking. She has successfully supervised research students to doctoral level and is currently Research Ethics Chair for the university.
Ethics and sports governance Emily is currently leading a European project on ethics and sports governance with 4 other European partners. She is working with the world-leading sports dispute resolution service, Sports Resolutions, to develop a compendium of case studies in sports law that will highlight ethical issues and provide a resource for sports practice and governance.
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Professor Mark De Ste Croix Professor of Paediatric Sport and Exercise
Dr Simon Fryer Senior Lecturer in Sports and Exercise Physiology
Mark’s interests in children’s sport, physical activity and neuromuscular physiology have culminated in research into injury risk in youth performers. He has published over 100 articles and presented at over 100 conferences across the globe. He works predominantly in football, identifying injury risk via screening and implementing prevention programmes. A key focus of Mark’s work is to help coaches develop their understanding of prevention strategies.
Simon’s research interests lie in helping to better understand the human body with respect to health, disease and exercise. He is a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is a founding member of the International Rock Climbing Research Association.
Grass root coaches and injury prevention Mark has just led an Erasmus+ European-funded project with partners in Spain and the Czech Republic to explore the knowledge and understanding of grass root coaches in terms of youth injury prevention. He has also obtained funding from FIFA, UEFA and the English FA to explore injury risk in female youth football, and works with organisations such as the England and Wales Cricket Board, Athletic Club Bilbao Football Club and Bristol City Football Club.
Rock climbing and cardiovascular disease Simon is internationally recognised for 2 main areas of research expertise, the hemodynamic responses to competitive rock climbing, and hemodynamic mechanisms associated with the onset of cardiovascular disease. His rock-climbing research has been used by national climbing squads to inform their training in the lead-up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
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SPORT & EXERCISE
Professional Practice in Physical Education and School Sport MA
TAUGHT DEGREE
This course presents opportunities for professionals currently working in, or aspiring to work in, a physical education or school sports setting to develop expertise and knowledge to enhance their teaching practice.
Physical education is key to developing in children a lifelong engagement with sport and physical activity, encouraging them to enjoy the many benefits that come from an active lifestyle, such as increased motivation, confidence and fitness levels. On this course, you’ll work with fellow practitioners using cutting-edge expertise and research to enhance your skills and knowledge and to develop your own teaching practices. You’ll be supported by experienced teachers and active researchers in fields such as the creation of effective learning environments, health literacy, physical literacy and teaching models. You’ll also benefit from expert guest lecturers, and will gain an interdisciplinary understanding of physical education and school sport, by working alongside students studying subjects such as coaching, sports therapy and strength and conditioning. You can also enjoy state-of-the-art teaching facilities, including our brand new international-standard sports hall, and use innovative technologies such as IRIS Connect to record, observe and analyse your teaching practices.
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Typical modules
Entry requirements
– Contemporary Issues in Physical Education Critique current research to identify issues impacting physical education and school sport – Pedagogical Practice in Physical Education Explore a range of teaching and learning strategies – Work-based Project Engage in a project that addresses personal and professional goals and allows for an enhanced understanding of the relevant professional setting – Personal and Professional Development Explore conceptual frameworks for personal and professional development. This module focuses on the reflective practice that determines outstanding practice in professional settings – Independent Project Conduct a sustained and independent investigation into a chosen area of study to deepen knowledge and understanding around a specific topic
– At least a 2:2 honours degree in a physical education course or relevant subject – Some experience in a physical education and/or school sport setting working with children and young adults over five years old – Applicants will be invited for interview – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent – DBS clearance is required
See university website for full details and course map.
Career paths – Director of sport in the school or further education sector – Supporting progression to university lecturer posts
Teaching and assessment – Study takes place in workshops, where students are encouraged to share ideas and experiences – Assessments, including written assignments, research projects, presentations and reflective writing, allow students to relate theory to their own practice. – Students will be encouraged to engage in research within their own teaching context
Study options Full-time (2 years) Part-time (3 years) Block delivery/weekly delivery
Campus Oxstalls, Gloucester
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SPORT & EXERCISE
Professional Practice in Sports Coaching
Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MSc
TAUGHT DEGREE
This course offers the opportunity to enhance knowledge, understanding and critical thinking skills that are of importance to professional practitioners in the sport coaching environment.
The course is designed to help you build on your existing experience to refine your coaching. You’ll develop a deeper appreciation of theory and research related to sports coaching and will consider how best to apply this in practice. You’ll study in a collaborative environment where you’ll learn from other coaches and from teaching staff with excellent professional experience and research profiles in their respective fields. You’ll consider a range of contemporary issues and practices, using modern methods and approaches in areas such as developing expertise, pedagogy, reflective practice and mentoring, sport psychology and talent identification. An emphasis is placed on the relationship between practice and theory, with students supported to develop reflective, analytical and critical thinking skills in order to develop their professional practice. Coaches studying the MSc will join the wider professional community, with opportunities to connect with aspirant level 4 coaches from other sports, sharing discussions, speakers and networking opportunities.
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Typical modules
Entry requirements
– Coaching Pedagogy Explore pedagogic theory and concepts in coaching practice and education – Work-based Project Engage in a project that addresses personal and professional goals – Expert Coach in Context Critically analyse the role of the coach in identifying, developing and managing talent – Independent project Conduct a sustained and independent investigation – Personal and Professional Development Explore conceptual frameworks and focus on reflective practice that determines outstanding practice in professional settings
– At least a 2:2 honours degree in a sport-related course or relevant subject – Those with a non-sport degree or without 2:2 honours degree considered on individual basis – You are a practising coach – Applicants may be invited for interview – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent
See university website for full details and course map.
Career paths Includes professional sports clubs, coach education and policy, commercial and social enterprises, community sports programmes, and national governing bodies (NGBs). Roles include: – academy coach – specialist technical coach – coach educator – coach manager – career in education or further research, eg PhD.
Teaching and assessment – Assessments, including written assignments, research projects, presentations and reflective writing, are designed to allow students to relate theory to their own practice and the context in which they coach. – Students will be encouraged to engage in research within their own context to promote higher levels of evidence-based practice.
Study options Full-time (2 years) Part-time (3 years) Block delivery/weekly delivery
Campus Oxstalls, Gloucester
“I really enjoyed studying my BSc Sports Coaching at the university so it was an obvious choice for me to continue my studies here. I work as a professional rowing coach alongside my studies and the master’s is run in parallel to the level 4 rowing qualification. I feel the lecturers here have really supported my interests in researching athlete welfare and elite environments in sport. On completion I’m hoping to progress to a PhD.” Tristan Mayglothling Sports Coaching student
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Sports Performance Analysis MSc
TAUGHT DEGREE
This programme offers students the opportunity to develop skills from match analysis to performance profiling. On completion, you will also gain ISPAS accreditation.
You’ll be taught by engaging, industry-connected and accredited staff. This programme offers opportunities for transformational work placements in diverse environments, including professional, youth and disability sport. Develop yourself alongside scientific and applied modules, resulting in (ISPAS) accreditation upon completion. This programme offers a student-centred, supportive environment to undertake your master’s level study. As a community, we pride ourselves on high-quality, research-led and industryinformed teaching and learning. The practical nature of many disciplines within this subject area lend themselves to innovative, practical assessment methods, allowing meaningful assessment of discipline-based competencies. Through a wide variety of delivery and assessment modes, this course offers opportunity for lifelong learning, encouraging enhancement of employability and using industry-relevant assessment practice. Assessment on this course is designed to inspire and challenge students, promote creativity and grow confidence.
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Typical modules
Entry requirements
– Technical Analysis and Performance Profiling Analyse individual sporting performance, together with match analysis for team sport – Match and Notational Analysis Learn to become competent in the use of match analysis software used in sporting practice – Research Design Provides a critical overview of the main methods and approaches used for research into topic areas related to performance analysis – Supervised Work Placement Further develop the application of knowledge applied to a real work scenario – Independent Project Undertake research with a focus on informing performance analysis in sport
– At least a 2:1 honours degree in a sport-related course or relevant subject – Those who hold a sport-related degree classification of either 2:2 (or below) or a non-sport-related degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be required to submit a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate relevant experience/knowledge – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent
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Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2 years)
Career paths
Campus
Amateur and professional teams are seeking experienced practitioners with the skills to undertake match and technique analysis in both individual and team-based sports, using a range of highly technical equipment and software.
Oxstalls, Gloucester
Teaching and assessment – Assessments include practicalbased exams, presentations, scientific report writing, and a research proposal leading to an independent project.
Study options
“The course will allow recent graduates or those already working in industry to develop specialist knowledge using the latest equipment and software in both technique and match analysis. Students will become part of our strong academic community, with opportunities to undertake quality research and work in an applied setting.� Dr Nicola Theis Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise
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SPORT & EXERCISE
Sports Strength and Conditioning
Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MSc
TAUGHT DEGREE
With the continued expansion of sports strength and conditioning provision around the UK, there’s a growing need for highly qualified graduates in this field and for those already working within the setting to further extend their specialist strength and conditioning knowledge. This degree offers the opportunity for you to learn and apply contemporary theoretical principles and scientific methodologies that enhance strength and conditioning practice. The programme is designed to build on the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) award – as well as the UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC) award. You’ll gain the range of theoretical and practical experiences you need for a career as a strength and conditioning practitioner. The master’s degree programme offers a supportive, studentcentred environment and ensures the highest quality researchinformed teaching. In addition to world-class research facilities, the university boasts a recently renovated and dedicated strength and conditioning applied facility that can accommodate large groups of athletes simultaneously.
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Typical modules
Entry requirements
– Physiological Determinants of Athletic Performance Examine the physiological mechanisms that underpin successful strategies to enhance performance – Monitoring Training and Recovery Processes in Elite Sport Develop the skills required to create and operate monitoring strategies in athletic populations – Coaching Science and Performance Delivery Explore the importance of coaching science – Work-based Project Explore personal and professional goals – Independent Project Investigate a chosen area of study to deepen knowledge and understanding
– At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a sports science course or relevant subject – Or substantial experience within the strength and conditioning field – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent
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Campus
Career paths – Elite and amateur-level strength and conditioning vocation – Strength and conditioning coach in specialist schools – Strength and conditioning vocation with a national governing body – Research and academia – Health and public sector – Private consultancy
Teaching and assessment Assessment methods include exams, essays, critical review, presentation, scientific report writing, athlete reports, e-portfolio, proposal, student-led projects and a dissertation.
Study options Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2 years) Oxstalls, Gloucester
“I’m an accredited coach with the UK Strength and Conditioning Association, as an experienced practitioner I have consulted with the English Football Association, Bristol Rugby, Bristol City FC and Bristol City Women’s FC in how best to prepare their players and enhance recovery between training and matches. My research interests lie in helping to better understand the development of athletic potential and reduction in injury risk via eccentric exercise.” Jonathan Hughes Academic Course Leader
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SPORT & EXERCISE
Sports Therapy MSc
TAUGHT DEGREE
Gain the practical skills and experience needed to enter the Sports Therapy profession. This highly practical course will equip you with a unique skillset to prepare you for a rewarding career working with athletes.
On this practical and distinctive course, you’ll gain the skills to work in an exciting and rewarding profession that’s currently seeking recognition, regulation and protection in the same way as other allied health professions. The course prepares sports science graduates to work as graduate sports therapists, delivering a full set of competencies within the elite and amateur sectors, from soft tissue therapies and joint mobilisations, to pitch-side first aid, taping and strapping. Working with teams and individuals, that’s develop the skills to rehabilitate athletes to full sports participation as well as examine and assess injuries for diagnosis or referral. The teaching staff are well connected to the sports industry, with experience of working as professional sports therapists and within elite sports settings. As a member of our dynamic and committed community, you’ll have access to first-class facilities to complement your studies.
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Typical modules
Entry requirements
– Sports Therapy 1 Learn how to fully examine and assess a peripheral joint – Sports Therapy 2 Develop your understanding of therapeutic treatment and rehabilitation of injury – Manual Therapy Discover manual therapy techniques for peripheral joints – Manual Therapy for the Spine Explore the assessment and treatment of spinal injuries – Advanced Skills in Sports Therapy Apply clinical reasoning to a variety of cases – Clinical Placement Complete 200 hours of supervised clinical placement
– At least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a sports science, sport and exercise science or relevant subject – For those without the prerequisite sports science degree, we offer a bridging sport and exercise science module – EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent
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Career paths – Elite, semi-professional and amateur sporting environments/ teams – Private sports injury clinics – School environments – Research and academia – Health and public sector – Private consultancy
Teaching and assessment All learning is focused on acquiring professional skills, so students underpin their studies with placements and practical experience. The course is assessed through a range of methods, such as practical exams, portfolios, literature reviews and presentations. All sports therapy modules include a practical assessment.
Study options Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2 years)
Campus Oxstalls, Gloucester
Professional accreditation
“This is a professional course; everything you learn in the classroom, you then use after you graduate. I’ve learned skills that I now use in my work with Aston Villa ladies. The staff were amazing, really enthusiastic and inspiring – they were doing all the things I wanted to do.” Julie Anne Lacroix Sports Therapy graduate
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SPORT & EXERCISE
Sports Law, Leadership, Ethics and Governance MA
TAUGHT DEGREE
Combine the required skills and knowledge in sports leadership, development and law to effectively lead and manage professional sport organisations.
This master’s degree programme draws from a wealth of experience and awareness of ethical governance, leadership and policy in sport. As sport continues to become increasingly professional, there is a demand for high quality graduates to lead professional sports organisations. The course is designed to combine the requisite skills and knowledge in sports leadership, governance and development, ethics and contemporary issues, as well as sports law at postgraduate level. You’ll learn across 4 taught modules as well as a written dissertation. The postgraduate diploma phase includes subjectdriven modules in law, governance, ethics and contemporary issues – as well as a work-based project module that delivers research methods and allows work-based research to be undertaken, linking students to professional situations and drawing from real case work.
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Typical modules
Entry requirements
– Sports Leadership and Governance Explore debates within leadership theory and examine how modern sports organisations need to be governed both ethically and with integrity – Work-based project Engage in a project that addresses personal and professional goals and allows for an enhanced understanding of the relevant professional setting – Independent project Conduct a sustained and independent investigation into a chosen area of study to deepen knowledge and understanding around a specific topic
– 2:1 classification in a sport-related degree. – Students who hold a sportrelated degree classification of either 2:2 (or below) or a non-sport-related degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be required to submit a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate relevant experience/knowledge.
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Career paths – Leadership roles within sport National Governing Bodies – Sports manager – PhD/DSE
Teaching and assessment Delivery methods include lectures, workshops, seminars, 1 to 1 tutorials, employer engagement workshops, experiential and placement activity and case study/professional discussions with sector leaders.
Study options Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2 years)
Campus Oxstalls, Gloucester
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SPORT & EXERCISE
Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences Sport Leadership, Education and Society MA or MSc by Research/MRes/PhD
RESEARCH DEGREE
The impact of the university’s research undertaken in the sport and exercise sciences on sports performance, people, policy and practice was rated as world-leading and internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework 2014.
The School of Sport & Exercise plays host to a vibrant academic community where creative research comes together with cutting-edge scholarship to facilitate the needs of partners from business, community, education, government and voluntary organisations. Sport and exercise courses are is located at the purpose-built Oxstalls Campus in Gloucester, with excellent facilities for research, networking and professional development. You’ll benefit from research laboratory spaces and dedicated learning resources. For all higher degrees by research (MA or MSc by Research, MPhil and PhD), candidates are required to investigate an approved topic that results in an independent and original contribution to knowledge, and to demonstrate, by thesis, an understanding of research methods appropriate to the chosen topic area.
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All research students are required to complete the university’s Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods. Research students may study other postgraduate modules in line with their specific programmes of study and develop areas of expertise.
Benefits – Excellent links with major national and international sports agencies – Research-active staff team with wide and varied academic and practitioner experience – Access to excellent laboratory space and cutting-edge equipment – Broad range of natural and social science sub-disciplines on offer
Entry requirements – MA or MSc by Research/MRes: at least a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area – PhD: a master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic – We actively encourage applications from students from different backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent
Study options Full-time/part-time PhD (4 years full-time or 6 years part-time)
Campus Oxstalls, Gloucester
Research in the area includes nationally and internationally funded projects working with governing bodies and elite teams and academies offering the opportunity to work with researchers embedded in global research communities. A wellestablished research culture greets incoming students, who join a large community of postgraduate scholars and a thriving research environment. Students are encouraged to present their research findings at local, national and international conferences and via internal events.
We offer research degrees in: Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences MSc by Research/MRes/PhD Sport Leadership, Education and Society MA or MSc by Research/ MRes/PhD
Research areas – Communities, pedagogy and participation - Physical activity and wellbeing - Pre/rehabilitation through sport and exercise - Sport performance - Sport philosophy and ethics
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RESEARCH DEGREE
Our research in applied sport and exercise sciences and sport leadership, education and society is a major contributor to the university’s research priority area of Sport, Exercise, Health and Wellbeing.
SPORT & EXERCISE
Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Degrees
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Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise DSE
RESEARCH DEGREE
The professional doctorate has been designed for sport and exercise professionals who are interested in engaging with major projects within or beyond their organisation.
You’ll develop advanced skills in critical thinking and engage with a wide range of topics, eg applied sport performance, clinical practice, health promotion, applied sports coaching and community engagement. The programme provides a focus for ‘embedded scholarship’ within a range of professions. You’ll attain the standards required of any doctorate and produce a substantial and original study that identifies you as an independent researcher. The DSE is a structured route to doctorate-level achievement. The initial pre-thesis element comprises 2 taught modules over a period of 18 months, after which you present your formal research plan. Having completed your research project, you submit and defend a thesis in a viva voce. Linked to the real-world relevance and original nature of the project, the DSE provides an understanding of issues in the sport and exercise professions that it is difficult to attain through other means. Compared with a more traditional PhD, the DSE provides you with a vocational and professional doctorate, well suited to your needs and those of your industry. DSE cohorts are limited to 8–20 participants, to preserve the quality of the taught experience in a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
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Typical modules
Entry requirements
Reviewing and Critiquing Literature You’re guided to develop practices of deep, ongoing reflection on your business experience, research topic and broader contexts, including communication skills. Through encouraging a systematic engagement with a substantial body of relevant literature, you’ll be able to critically analyse and evaluate previous research work using theoretical frameworks and literature review approaches. Research Design, Analysis and Interpretation of Data The role of methodology and review approaches, critique tools and techniques by which knowledge can be generated and applied is examined. You’re guided to explore the methodological schools that characterise sport and exercise research, to establish their applicability to your work. You’re introduced to theoretical frameworks and the approaches to analysis and interpretation common to sport and exercise doctoral work. A range of analytical and interpretative approaches are considered, deriving from both the natural and social sciences. You’ll use data analysis packages to analyse and interpret data.
– A master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic – A minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification professional practice and ability to demonstrate professional competence to a high standard in the relevant research area – All students are required to take and complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods to support the development of their project and their education as researchers – EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent
Study options Part-time (6 years)
Campus Oxstalls, Gloucester
“Studying the PhD has given me the opportunity to challenge and extend myself, while at the same time offering me the flexibility to combine my studies with my work as a professional referee. The support services are first class and there is a close community working together to deliver innovative research.� Stuart Attwell Professional Doctorate
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“Since completing my MSc, I have worked in professional football and with the Saudia Arabian national Taekwondo team. I now run my own clinic, Reboot – I wouldn’t be where I am if it wasn’t for this course.” Joby Wilson Sports Therapy graduate
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Professional Practice in Physical Education and School Sport MA
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Professional Practice in Sports Coaching MSc/PGDip/PGCert
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Sports Law, Leadership, Ethics and Governance MA
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Research Degrees
Sports Performance Analysis MSc
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Sports Strength and Conditioning MSc/PGDip/PGCert
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Sports Therapy MSc
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Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport Leadership, Education and Society MA or MSc by Research/MRes/PhD
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Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise DSE
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