SCHOOL OF SPORT & EXERCISE
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If you haven’t already,
Book your place today Sport and Exercise applicant days: - Wednesday 6 February 2019 - Saturday 2 March 2019 - Wednesday 20 March 2019 Visit www.glos.ac.uk/applicantdays 2
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What is an applicant day? Applicant days are exclusive to applicants who have received an offer from us – so congratulations on your offer! They are a great opportunity to see what a degree at the University of Gloucestershire has to offer and a chance for you to experience your course in greater depth.
On the day, you’ll be able to: - tour our stunning campus and brand new accommodation - gain hands-on experience with our amazing facilities - get a real feel for your course in interactive sessions - meet our inspiring lecturers - make friends and meet your future classmates. Most importantly, this is an opportunity to find out if we’re the right university for you. 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 www.glos.ac.uk/funding for all the details.
“Going to an applicant day was really beneficial. It was great to use the facilities and meet your lecturers. You also meet people who you might be spending the next three years with; I ended up living with someone I met at the applicant day!” Georgie Baxter, BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences student
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Your applicant day schedule Applicants and guests Time
Description
9.30-10.00 Register and meet the team 10.00-10.30 Welcome 12.30-13.30 Complimentary lunch From Sports drop-in 12.30-14.00 Your chance to find out more about sporting opportunities at the University of Gloucestershire, including coaching qualifications, placements, volunteering, recreational sports programmes, competitive university teams and professional clubs/athletes. 12.30-16.00 4
Campus and accommodation tours with our current students View our brand new accommodation and stunning campus. Be sure to ask us any questions you might have about what it’s like to live and study in Gloucestershire. You’ll also have the opportunity to tour the sports arena.
13.45-14.15
Sport for all Discover more about our recent investments in our new sports arena; find out more about our sports scholarships and the 35+ teams that we field in BUCS competitions.
Guests only Time
Description
11.00-12.30 Question and answer session Find out about student life, finance, accommodation and student support.
Applicants only (course taster sessions) Time
Description
Applied Sport and Exercise Studies (Level 6) 10.30-12.30 Debate how sport and physical activity may fit into the lives and wellbeing of people, their communities, and the issues and challenges that impact upon physical education and school sport.
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Physical Education 10.30-12.30 Analyse the role and purpose of PE in an interactive session followed by a practical workshop exploring different approaches to teaching games. Through transferable principles of play and tactical understanding, we will demonstrate how teachers can deliver a range of invasion games from Handball to Ultimate Frisbee. (Practical training kit will be needed for this session).
Sports Coaching 10.30-12.30 67 medals from 366 GB athletes in Rio 2016... but can you name the coaches? Examine the leadership styles, perspectives and qualities that make an effective elite coach. You’ll explore both theoretical and practical examples of modern coaching practice and be challenged to see coaching and leadership through different lenses. (Practical training kit will be needed for this session).
Physical Education and Coaching 10.30-12.30 Gain hands-on experience incorporating inclusive practice within popular physical education and coaching settings. You’ll then use this and your own experiences to fuel discussions and debates surrounding the role sport and physical activity can play in people’s lives. (Practical training kit will be needed for this session).
Sports Strength and Conditioning 10.30-12.30 Experience what it’s like to study here in a strength and conditioning workshop led by teaching staff and current students. You’ll have the opportunity to get hands-on with the equipment and technology in our specialist teaching space that you will regularly use during the degree programme. (Practical training kit will be needed for this session).
Sport and Exercise Sciences/Exercise, Fitness and Health 10.30-12.30 Explore the importance of evidence-based practice in the three core disciplines of sport and exercise science in this practical session. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with our expert team and see our state-of-the-art kit in action in our specialist labs.
Sports Therapy 10.30-12.30 Gain an insight into the knowledge and skills required for a graduate sports therapist to return an injured athlete to full functional fitness. Practical workshops will include the initial management of an injury, joint assessment and sports rehabilitation. (Practical training kit will be needed for this session).
Sports Business and Coaching 10.30-12.30 Discuss and debate the importance of sport mega-events as a means to meet a number of strategic business aims. You’ll then join other fellow students in a practical coaching session where you’ll investigate various aspects of the coaching role. (Practical training kit will be needed for this session).
Each session will include an overview of the course.
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Explore our amazing campus Located in the heart of Gloucester, Oxstalls is a high-energy campus of forward-thinking and competitive students. Here, our students train and compete to be the best at what they do.
Oxstalls campus
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Entrance/ reception
Gloucester city centre and Blackfriars accommodation (20 mins walk to the city centre)
Gloucester Rugby Union Kingsholm stadium
24hr library and computing suite
(25 mins walk)
Brand new sports park, complete with arena, cricket pavilion and 3G pitches (10 mins walk)
Refectory Sports labs, suites and sports hall
Discover our cutting-edge facilities
During your interactive sessions, you’ll be able to gain hands-on experience in our high-tech labs and suites. Brand 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 lessons 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.
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.
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.
Blackfriars accommodation Ideally located in the heart of the city centre, our brand new Blackfriars residences* 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 4 July 2019. *In partnership with CityHeart
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Meet our inspiring lecturers “I worked as a graduate Sports Therapist at David Beckham’s UNICEF Match for Children at Old Trafford where I looked after some great players – Ronaldinho, Patrick Kluivert, Robert Pires, Edwin van der Sar and Luis Figo (FIFA World Player of the Year). This came about because I seized an opportunity; you should never say no. Our Sports Therapy students take up every chance to work hands-on with professionals, having worked with the Tongan rugby team, Malawi Olympic team, Gloucestershire Fire Brigade and our professional netball team, the Severn Stars, to name a few.” Kate Cady, Academic Course Leader, MSc Sports Therapy (also teaches undergraduate BSc Sports Therapy) Kate runs her own sports therapy clinic and has worked with GB Ice Hockey and Swindon Town FC, she also contributes to television news and documentaries.
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“We’ve been working with Athletic Club Bilbao for a number of years. Last year 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 Mark works with bodies such as FIFA, UEFA, the English Football Association, Barcelona FC and Athletic Club Bilbao.
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“My placement with a disability cycling initiative in Gloucester broadened my horizons. It was an opportunity that I never thought I would find and one that I looked forward to every week.” Jack Reed, BSc Physical Education and Coaching graduate
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Discover our incredible placement opportunities Every year our students across the university, complete over 3,000 work placements and internships. 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. Our sports students push each other to go above and beyond, which is why they find themselves in extraordinary roles and places upon graduating.
“My internship was with the Severn Stars Netball Superleague team where I attended weekly training sessions, helped with activation work and sat court-side at games with their physiotherapist.” Rhianne Groom, BSc Sports Therapy student graduate
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Q: I have already attended an open day - should I go to an applicant day too? A: Yes, applicant days are definitely worth attending – you’ll get hands-on with our interactive taster sessions, meet the people who’ll be teaching you and make friends with other students. This is your chance to find out what it would really be like to study your course. Q: Can I bring guests? A: Yes, you can bring two guests along and there is a Q&A session specifically for them. If you would like to bring more guests please let us know in advance. Q: What time does the applicant day start and finish? Where shall I report to on arrival? A: 9.30-16.00. Please register at Oxstalls reception (there will be student ambassadors on hand across the campus to point you in the right direction).
Q: Do I need to bring anything with me? What should I wear? A: For some of the courses you will need to wear practical training kit and footwear – check the course details in your timetable to confirm. Q: What parking arrangements are available? How do I reach the campus by bus or train? A: Please find enclosed a parking permit which you can use for parking on campus; remember to bring it with you on the day. The closest train station is Gloucester, which is a 20-minute walk from our Oxstalls campus, or you can catch the 94U bus, which stops right outside the campus. Campus address: University of Gloucestershire Oxstalls Campus, Oxstalls Lane, Longlevens GL2 9HW Q: Will I get to have a look around the university accommodation? A: As well as our on-campus accommodation, you’ll also have the opportunity to view our brand
All the information in this booklet is accurate at the time of going to print. *In partnership with CityHeart.
new Blackfriars* halls of residence in Gloucester city centre. There will be buses running up to Blackfriars, so book onto a tour and check it out. Q: Is lunch provided? A: Refreshments are provided on arrival and you will receive a complimentary lunch. If your guests have any dietary requirements or additional support needs we might need to know about on the day, please let us know in advance. Q: How do I book onto an applicant day? A: Visit www.glos.ac.uk/ applicantdays to confirm your place now. Q: How can I contact you if I have any questions or need help booking onto the applicant day? A: For any further enquiries please call: 03330 141414 or email: enquiries@glos.ac.uk 9910 12/18PDF
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