Sport and Fitness (top-up) BSc(Hons)
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Overview
This top-up course develops the skills and specialist knowledge appropriate for careers in sports training and coaching, or exercise and health. It specifically builds on the Sport and Fitness foundation degree, but can also be used as a top-up for similar sport and exercise science programmes with vocational relevance.
Course duration
Full-time: 1 year (max 3 years)
Part-time: 2 years (max 5 years)
UCAS code C602
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Course content
Course structure
In addition to the major Applied and Integrated Vocational Studies module, students can choose from a range of options allowing them to specialise in an area of personal interest or to keep a wide breadth of study. Options cover areas such as sport and exercise physiology, psychology, nutrition, biomechanical analysis, coaching and sport development.
An extended work placement enables students to build practical experience whilst applying their knowledge in relevant settings. Examples of previous placements include Reed Health and Fitness Club, Downs Hotel Football Club, Bracknell Forest Schools Sports Partnership, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Leisure Centre.
Syllabus
Applied and Integrated Vocational Studies
Options from:
Physiological Bases to Sports Performance
The Physiology of Exercise and Health
The Physiology of Training
Expedition Physiology and Survival Medicine
Sports Nutrition
Methods of Biomechanical Analysis in Sport and Exercise
Coaching for Competition
Community Sport Development: Policy and Practice
Applied Sport Psychology
Psychology of Team Sports
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyGCSE (minimum grade C):
At least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science. We do not accept Functional Skills or Key Skills as a GCSE equivalent. Applicants must have already passed, or be in the process of taking the required GCSEs.Foundation degree/HND
60% or merit grade from a Foundation degree or HND in an appropriate subject. In addition, students must have passed the following modules as part of their Foundation degree/HND: Work placement/experience type module (min 15 CATS credits); Level 2 module (min 15 CATS credits) in Sport and/or Exercise Physiology; Level 2 module (min 15 CATS credits) in Sport and/or Exercise Psychology; and one module each (min 15 CATS credits), ideally level 2, for two of the following areas: sport and/or exercise biomechanics, nutrition, sports/exercise coaching, sports/exercise development/policy.Other:
DipHE (240 CATs credits) or equivalent from BSc Sport and Exercise Science or similar. Accredited prior learning (APEL) may also be considered. -
Location
Location
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Career opportunities
The course prepares students to enter the work force with evidence of relevant experience, skills and intellectual knowledge related to sport and fitness. Employment opportunities include fitness instruction, personal trainers, coaching, sports science support, health promotion and sports development. Graduates can also progress to further study at masters level in sport or exercise-related areas.
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
BSc Hons Sport and Fitness (Top Up) [K1EG007] UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP International (Full Time) 12,500 GBP
