Science of Sport Performance

Course Summary

Immerse yourself in the science of sport to help develop the high-performance athletes of today and tomorrow. Your studies will allow you to develop the essential knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in sport performance. As part of your course, you’ll: - Develop expertise in the interdisciplinary sciences of sport performance, drawing on disciplines including biomechanics, nutrition, physiology and psychology - Advance practical and research techniques and have the confidence to use performance-measuring equipment and technologies to evaluate athletes at all stages of their development - Study performance approaches within individual and team contexts and learn to apply these models to virtually any sport - Engage in work-related learning and practical placements in multiple sport settings

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 Core Modules: - Human Movement - Nutrition & Biochemistry for Sport & Exercise - Psychophysiological Responses to Exercise for Performance - Young Athlete Development - Profiling Sport Performance - Personal, Professional & Academic Development Year 2 Core Modules: - Biomechanics & Performance Analysis - Science of Physiological Adaptations - Food & Nutrition for Health, Sport, & Exercise - Psychosocial Development for Elite Sport Performance - The Developing Strength & Conditioning Coach - Employability in Sport Performance Year 3 Core Modules: - Analysing Sport Performance - Adapting Performance Environments - Final Year Project In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: C610

Institution code: L27

Campus Name: Headingley Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

120 points required. A minimum of 80 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies. or 112 UCAS points from three A levels (excluding General Studies) or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. At least one of the A levels should normally be from a science subject, which can include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology. If you are studying Biology, Chemistry or Physics to meet this requirement you must also achieve a 'Pass' in the practical assessment, where that practical assessment is separated (from 2017)).

From a science related subject which can include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification

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Fees and funding

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Provider information

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