Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences

Description

Sport Sciences at Brunel University London are currently Aims

The first and foremost aim of our newly-revamped programmes is to give you the opportunity to build your degree to suit your preferences and needs. This is why we offer a range of bespoke pathways, all of which are designed to improve your versatility and confidence – and ultimately your employability.

Your employability after graduating is important to us, so we offer a range of opportunities and events throughout your course to prepare you for life after graduation. These include:

• sandwich placements in the UK and abroad

• employability workshops by the award winning Placements and Careers Centre

• sport science careers events and

• opportunities to study in America.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 14250 Year (Non-EEA)

UK/EU students: £9,000 full-time; £6,750 part-time ; £1,000 placement year

International students: £14,250 full-time

• English

Course Content

All of our new undergraduate programmes comprise discrete study blocks, which enables students to draw on the knowledge and skills acquired from a combination of study blocks; such integrated learning is a proven cornerstone of effective learning. You only have to decide on your pathway at the start of your second year at Brunel.

Level 1

Compulsory study blocks

• Fundamentals of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences

• Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing

• Introduction to the Social Sciences of Sport

• Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy

• Research and Learning Skills I

• Synoptic Study I

Level 2

Compulsory study blocks

• Research and Learning Skills II

• Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing in the Lifecourse

• Work Based Learning

Optional study blocks (choose four options)

• Applied Sport & Exercise Physiology

• Biomechanics of Human Movement

• Young people, sport and identity

• Delivery of Sports Development

• Theory and Application in Sport Psychology

• Physical Literacy and Child Development

• Pedagogy and Policy-Individual Needs

• Applying Sport Sciences to Practice: Coaching and Teaching Effectiveness

Level 2 – Sandwich placement

For all students selecting the sandwich option (40-week placement in third of four years), the following study block is compulsory

• Work Placement

Level 3

Compulsory study blocks

• Major Project and Project Management

• Issues in Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing

• Professional Practice-Based Learning III

• Synoptic Study III

Optional study blocks (choose four options)

• Physiology of the High Performance Athlete

• Biomechanical Analysis Techniques

• Applied Sport Psychology

• Sporting Communications

• Managing Sport Development

• Physical Literacy & the Learning Environment

• Pedagogy and Policy: Critical Issues

• Applying Sport Sciences to Practice: Training Principles

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

• GCE A-level ABB, including a science (Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics), social science subject or PE

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma D*DD in a sport or a science subject.

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma DD in a related subject with an A-level at grade A in a science (Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics), social science subject or PE

• BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D in a related subject with A-levels grade AB including a science (Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics), social science subject or PE

• International Baccalaureate Diploma 33 points.

• Access to Higher EducationDiploma Complete and pass a related subject Access course with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applicants also need to demonstrate that they have substantial and relevant experience at a high level.

GCSE Mathematics grade C, GCSE English grade C and GCSE double science grade CC are also required.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas)

• Pearson: 58 (51 in all subscores)

• BrunELT: 65% (min 55% in all areas)

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Brunel University.