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BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
- 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 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, performance analysis, coaching and psychology, and learn about the interaction between these core disciplines as experienced in real-life settings. You will develop a theoretical understanding of Sport and Exercise Science and be able to apply it to 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).
In addition to your degree, you will have opportunities to undertake additional qualifications as part of your degree to equip you with the skills and knowledge to be successful in your subject area.
We hold annual sports conferences where you will learn and present emerging themes within the sport industry. Previous guest speakers include Mike Phelan (Manchester United Assistant Manager), Andy Etches (Director of Rezzil Virtual Reality) and Steve Gunn (GB Rowing Coach).
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 Performance Analysis (15 credits )
- Human Anatomy (15 credits)
- Psychological Basis of Sport and Exercise (15 credits)
- Research in Sport and Exercise Science (15 credits)
- Foundations of Skill Acquisition (15 credits )
- Foundations of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition (15 credits)
- Introduction to Academic Skills for Sport and Exercise (15 credits)
- Foundations of Kinesiology and Human Movement (15 credits)
YEAR 2 - Level 5
- Applied Research Skills (15 credits)
- Applied Principles of Sports Training (15 credits)
- Exercise Testing and Prescription for Health (15 credits)
- Project Preparation and Employability (15 credits)
- Fitness Testing and Training (15 credits)
- Assessment in Applied Sport Psychology (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)
- Applied Exercise Referral and Prescription for Health (15 credits)
- CHOOSE 30 CREDITS - Optional Modules
- Motor Learning and Performance (15 credits)
- Injuries and Rehabilitation (15 credits)
- Applied Performance Analysis (15 credits)
- Introduction to Strength and Conditioning (15 credits)
CHOOSE 30 CREDITS - Optional Modules
- Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise Science (15 credits)
- Strength and Conditioning for Human Performance (15 credits)
- The Developing Athlete (15 credits)
- Applied Human Movement in Sport (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.
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.
Aaron Shaheed
“I am the course leader for the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degrees at University Centre Peterborough. Alongside my academic and research career, I currently work in the professional sports industry as a sport psychologist at Peterborough United Football Club. My past work experience has also involved me working with various national and international athletes within private consultancy, as well as applying psychological theory to wellbeing projects within primary schools.
Throughout my career to date, my research has focused on sport and exercise psychologist training and development. More specifically, my current doctoral research investigates professional philosophy development within sport and exercise psychologists.
I currently lecture on modules relating to sports coaching, developing athletes, sport psychology, 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:
- DSportExPsy Professional Doctorate – Sport and Exercise Psychology (currently studying) – Liverpool John Moores University
- MSc Sport Psychology – Liverpool John Moores University
- MSc Applied Psychology – University of Bedfordshire
- BSc Sport Psychology and Sports Coaching – University of Derby
Professional Body Membership:
- British Psychological Society
- British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences
Conference Presentation:
- Oral presentation – British Psychological Society, Division of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Annual Conference (2020)
Course information
Ucas Code
N870
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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