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BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching)
- Course Type: Undergraduate Degree
- Institution Code: P56
What can this course lead to?
Each year, there are many students who complete the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science course who go on to study at postgraduate level. This includes the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) to teach in primary or secondary schools and Masters in Sport Psychology, Strength and Conditioning or Sport and Exercise Science.
Just some of the future careers for graduates after completing the course include:
- Sports Coach
- Performance Analyst
- Sports Development Officer
- Sports Scientist
- Sports Psychologist
- Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Exercise Referral Specialist
Who is it for?
The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching) degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge to prepare you for a career in sport, leisure or the health industry.
This course follows a multi-disciplinary approach where you will study core modules such as physiology, psychology and coaching, and learn about the interaction between these core disciplines as experienced in real-life settings. You will also have the opportunity to study applied modules and tailor your degree to your preference through modules such as performance analysis, strength & conditioning and the developing athlete. You will develop a theoretical understanding of sport, exercise and coaching sciences and be able to apply it in practice.
These scientific methods are explored within a specialised laboratory environment utilising the latest technology and analytical equipment in a small, friendly and supportive setting. As well as lectures at our Peterborough campus, students will use a state-of-the-art sports laboratory, gym facilities and sports hall at Peterborough College.
Employability is a key theme and will be embedded into your modules. Throughout your studies you will gain significant experience in the sports industry, working with sports teams and organisations such as Peterborough United Football Club, Peterborough Rowing Club and a variety of educational institutions.
Previous students have worked in local schools as teaching assistants in PE lessons, gaining valuable experience in teaching (an enhanced DBS check is required), while others have obtained internships working with sports academies.
The courses at University Centre Peterborough are studied in smaller class sizes compared with other universities; a typical class size is under 20 students.
To view the course specification, click here.
You can view The Open University regulations here.
What is covered?
YEAR 1 - Level 4
- Introduction to Academic Skills for Sport and Exercise (15 credits)
- Human Anatomy (15 credits)
- Psychological Basis of Sport and Exercise (15 credits)
- Introduction to Sports Development (15 credits)
- Foundations of Sports Coaching (15 credits)
- Foundations of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition (15 credits)
- Introduction to Performance Analysis (15 credits)
- Foundations of Skill Acquisition (15 credits)
YEAR 2 - Level 5YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
- Applied Research Skills (15 credits)
- Applied Principles of Sports Training (15 credits)
- Developing Effective Teaching and Coaching (15 credits)
- Project Preparation and Employability (15 credits)
- Fitness Testing and Training (15 credits)
- Assessment in Applied Sport Psychology (15 credits)
Chose 1 of option A and 1 of option B modules:
- A - Practical Coaching Skills (15 credits)
- A - Anticipation and Decision Making in sport (15 credits)
- B - Applied Performance Analysis (15 credits)
- B - Introduction to Strength and Conditioning (15 credits)
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
- Undergraduate Major Project or Undergraduate Placement Project (30 credits)
- Multidisciplinary Approaches to Training and Assessment (30 credits)
- Applications in Sport and Exercise Psychology (15 credits)
- Leadership, Management and Mentoring (15 credits)
Chose 1 of option A and 1 of option B modules:
- A - Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Science (15 credits)
- A - Strength and Conditioning for Human Performance (15 credits)
- B - The Developing Athlete (15 credits)
- B - Coaching Placement (15 credits)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
72 UCAS Points from a sports related subject and 5 GCSE grades C/4 or above including English and Maths.
Mature students or students who do not have the above qualifications can contact our admissions team on 01733 214466 or admissions@ucp.ac.uk to discuss equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience. For more information on EU and overseas qualifications, UCAS, accreditation of prior learning and failure to meet the entry requirements please visit www.ucp.ac.uk
When studying this course at University Centre Peterborough, we will timetable your lectures as two full days a week over two semesters per year (part-time will be one to two full days a week over two semesters per year).
We are able to offer this convenient timetabling to our students as we are a smaller institution so we can timetable our staff and resources more efficiently.
Over the duration of your course, teaching will be delivered by the following methods:
Year one for full-time students (Level 4)
40% Lectures
40% Seminars
20% Workshops
Year two for full-time students (Level 5)
40% Lectures
40% Seminars
20% Workshops
Final year for full-time students (Level 6)
40% Lectures
40% Seminars
20% Workshops
Throughout the duration of your course you will be assessed by the following methods:
Year one for full-time students (Level 4)
- 75% Coursework
- 25% Written Exams
Year two for full-time students (Level 5)
- 70% Coursework
- 20% Written Exams
- 10% Placement
Final year for full-time students (Level 6)
- 65% Coursework
- 35% Written Exams
- 10% Placement (if you choose an Undergraduate Placement Project)
Your final degree classification is calculate as an average of all Level 5 and Level 6 credits with the Level 6 credits given twice as much weighting as the Level 5.
Assessment will include any of the following;
• written assignments
• seminars
• poster presentations
• practical coaching or role-plays
• reports
• portfolios
• case studies
• presentations
• formal examination
Visit our published documents and policies page for The Open University regulations.
There may be additional costs for this course which are not covered by the tuition fee.
At level 5 of the course, there will be an opportunity to work alongside local employers to carry our projects and research.
In your final year, you will have the choice of undertaking an Undergraduate Major Project or Undergraduate Placement Project. The placement can be with an employer in the sports or school sector.
As the course is timetabled as full days during the week when studied full-time, this also gives you the flexibility to find a work placement, internship or volunteering opportunity which will improve your employability after you graduate. All students are encouraged to identify work experience in addition to their work placement to aid their career development.
Aimee Evans
“I am the course leader for the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree at University Centre Peterborough. Alongside my academic and research career, I have worked in the professional sports industry as a sport scientist / strength and conditioning coach at Leicester City Football Club, Peterborough United Football Club and Hull City Football Club.
Throughout my career, my research has focused on enhancing athletic performance and maximising adaptations to training. More specifically, my current PhD-related research investigates the recovery kinetics within professional soccer.
I currently lecture on modules relating to strength and conditioning, developing athletes, physiological approaches to training, and research skills. I am passionate about ensuring students leave university as well-rounded individuals with a blend of practical and theoretical knowledge to support them within future careers. This is a key theme throughout our modules at UCP, where students will have the opportunity to put their academic understanding into practice in the classroom, laboratory or on the field.”
Qualifications
- PhD Sport, Health and Exercise Science (currently studying)
- MRes Sport and Exercise Science
- Postgraduate Certificate in Research Training (currently studying)
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
- Professional memberships
- Accredited BASES Sport and Exercise Scientist
- Certified NSCA Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Associate UKSCA member
Course information
Ucas Code
N871
Location
Peterborough
Start Date
September
Fees
Tuition fees are £9,000 per year for full-time students and £6,750 for part-time students, which is lower than many other universities.
Fees for part-time study are pro-rata depending on the number of credits you are studying (i.e. 90 credits per year will be 75% of the tuition fee).
Duration
Full-time: 3 years (2 full days a week over two semesters per year)
Part-time: 4 years (1-2 full days a week over two semesters per year)
Validated by
The Open University
Tariff points
72
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