Sports Development

Description

To equip you for jobs in this exciting area, our course includes modules on ‘Sport and Exercise in the Community’, ‘Sport and Social Issues’, ‘Sports Management’, ‘Sports Development’ and ‘Sport, Health and the Media’.

The course has a strong practical element. Optional modules include ‘Coaching Practice’ and ‘Sport and Exercise Psychology’. We will prepare you for appropriate Skills Active qualifications, which include ‘Physical Activity for Children’ and ‘Personal Trainer’.

Throughout the course there is a focus on enhancing your employability through skills such as teamwork, communication, time management and reflective practice. Excellence in these skills will help you move into the job of your choice, once you have completed the course.

Our teaching team is passionate about the subject. According to the National Student Survey 2011, 90% of our sports science students find that staff are good at explaining things.

When you graduate, potential areas of employment include national governing bodies, local authorities, the NHS and other health bodies, health and fitness clubs, and schools and colleges.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 7800 Year (EEA)
• GBP 9500 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

In addition to the modules listed on this page, you can also access a range of courses from the governing bodies of various sports.

• Sport and Exercise in the Community (20 Credits)
• Sport and Social Issues (20 Credits)
• Independent Study (20 Credits)
• Principles of Sport and Exercise Psychology (20 Credits)
• Principles of Sport and Exercise Leadership (20 Credits)
• Personal and Professional Development (20 Credits)

• Sports Development 1 (20 Credits)
• Sport and Physical Education (20 Credits)
• Sport, Power and Social Relations (20 Credits)
• Sport, Exercise and Public Health (20 Credits)
• Research Methods in Sport and Exercise (20 Credits)

Optional Modules (choose one):

• Coaching Practice 1 (20 Credits)
• Sport and Exercise Psychology 1 (20 Credits)
• Personal Training (20 Credits)

• Sports Development 2 (20 Credits)
• Sports Management (20 Credits)
• Sport, Health and the Media (20 Credits)
• Professional Skills (20 Credits)
• Dissertation (20 Credits)

Optional Modules (choose one):

• Coaching Practice 2 (20 Credits)
• Exercise Behaviour Change (20 Credits)
• Physical Activity and Exercise for Special Populations (20 Credits)

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 60(Grade C)

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

Requirements

Our typical offer will be in the region of 260 points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent (for example 1 x AVCE double award).

We accept a maximum of 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above, which must include Mathematics and English Language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number.
If you have already covered one or more of the topics covered by the course, and would like to apply for accreditation of prior learning (APL), please contact the course leader.

Other acceptable qualifications

BTEC National: 260 points from a BTEC Certificate or Diploma.

Access Courses: We would require successful completion of an Access to Higher Education course that is accredited by the Quality Assurance Agency. We would also require a minimum of grade C in GCSE in Mathematics and English Language or the equivalent as part of your course.

Scottish Highers: Our typical offer is for 260 points.

Irish Leaving Certificate: Our typical offer is for 260 points.

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 University of Sunderland.

Funding

Scholarships on offer include cash bursaries, reduced tuition fees, free accommodation and free public transport.