Sport and Exercise Sciences

Description

During the first year we will introduce you to sport-related psychology, physiology, anatomy and biomechanics. You will also learn about coaching and exercise leadership and be helped by staff to help develop your personal and professional skills. First year is common with the Sports Coaching degree, allowing you to transfer between these programmes.

In the second and third years you will deepen your knowledge in sport and exercise physiology, psychology, biomechanics, personal training, performance analysis, treatment of sports injuries, and gain valuable skills in research. In your third year you will undertake a research project and choose between options that include sports nutrition, exercise for special populations and exercise behaviour change.

All modules include a mix of academic rigour and practical skills. Throughout your three years at Sunderland, you may choose modules in sport and exercise leadership which can result in Skills Active accredited Gym Instructor, Personal Trainer and Exercise Referral awards at a small additional cost, enhancing your employment prospects significantly. To help you get the most from your studies we have invested heavily in laboratories with the latest equipment and technology.

Our teaching team is passionate about the subject. According to the National Student Survey 2013, 92% of our sports science students think that staff are enthusiastic about their teaching and 89% of these students find that staff are good at explaining things.
When you graduate, potential employers include professional sports clubs, recreation facilities, health and fitness clubs, local authorities, schools and colleges, and the health sector, including the NHS.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline 15th January/October Tuition fee

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

Start date September 2015 15th Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Modules on this course include:

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

Year 1 (national level 4)

• Principles of Sport and Exercise Physiology (20 Credits)
• Principles of Sport and Exercise Psychology (20 Credits)
• Principles of Sport and Exercise Biomechanics (20 Credits)
• Principles of Sport and Exercise Anatomy (20 Credits)
• Principles for Sport and Exercise Leadership (20 Credits)
• Personal and Professional Development (20 Credits)

Year 2 (national level 5)

• Sport and Exercise Physiology 1 (20 Credits)
• Sport and Exercise Psychology 1 (20 Credits)
• Sport and Exercise Biomechanics 1 (20 Credits)
• Research Methods in Sport and Exercise (20 Credits)
• Performance Analysis (20 Credits)

Optional modules:

• Personal Trainer (20 Credits)
• Injuries and Rehabilitation (20 Credits)

Final Year (national level 6)

• Dissertation 1 or Dissertation 2 (20 or 40 Credits)
• Sport and Exercise Biomechanics 2 (20 Credits)
• Intervention Strategies (20 Credits)

Optional modules:

• Sport and Exercise Physiology 2 (20 Credits)
• Sport and Exercise Psychology 2 (20 Credits)
• Nutrition for Sport and Exercise (20 Credits)
• Physical Activity and Exercise for Special Populations (20 Credits)
• Exercise Behaviour Change (20 Credits)
• Exercise Psychology 2 (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

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

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.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.