Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education (with placement year)
Loughborough University
Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education (with placement year)
Course Summary
This course will allow you to develop a critical, theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of Sport, Coaching and Physical Education, as well as physiology, physical activity and health, skill acquisition, psychology and sport sociology.
By choosing to study Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education BSc (Hons) you will benefit from access to state-of-the-art facilities. These will allow you to develop your teaching and coaching skills, as well as academic and scientific skills and will enable you to apply your knowledge and understanding to sport, education, health and other contexts.
You will also take a series of modules which have been specifically designed to develop your research, vocational and employability skills, placing you in the best possible position to secure appropriate employment upon graduation.
The modular structure of the degree will enable you to tailor your studies towards your career aspirations. It is likely to be of particular interest to those wishing to pursue careers in the fields of coaching, education, sport policy, physical activity and health promotion and/or allied professions.
Course Details - Modules
For a full list of areas studied, see the 'What You'll Study' section of the course page on our website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Depending on the nature of the material, some modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework and examination (for example 30% coursework and 70% examination), whilst other modules are assessed by 100% coursework.
Coursework may comprise a variety of tasks including individual essays, project reports, reflective portfolios, lab reports, video diaries, group work and presentations.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
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:
C604
Institution code:
L79
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.
AAB including at least one of the following preferred subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Physical Education / Sports Science and English Literature or English Language.
AB, plus Highers at majority A/B grades
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
35 (6,6,5 HL) to include at least one of the following preferred subjects at Higher Level: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, PE / Sports Science.
We will consider the below BTEC National Extended Diplomas as standalone qualifications:
RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
- DDD with Distinctions in two of the following: units 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 12,13
RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport
- DDD with Distinctions in two of the following units: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 19, 23, 24
RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Science, Analytical and Forensic Science or Physical Science)
- DDD
If you are not sure whether you are taking the RQF reformed BTEC National qualification or the QCF unreformed BTEC qualification, or you are not sure of the exact title of your BTEC qualification, please check with your school or college.
If you are studying towards a BTEC Level 3 qualification in another subject-area (e.g. Sport and Outdoor Activities; Sport, Fitness and Personal Training; Sporting Excellence and Performance; Sports Coaching and Development; QCF Sport and Exercise Science) we are only able to consider an application from you if you are also studying an A level in one of our preferred subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, History, Geography, English Literature/Language.
RQF BTEC National Diploma – preferred BTEC + 1 preferred A Level = DD+A
RQF BTEC National Diploma/QCF Diploma – other BTEC + 1 preferred A Level = D*D*+A
RQF BTEC National Extended Certificate – preferred BTEC + 2 preferred A Levels = D+AB
RQF BTEC National Extended Certificate – preferred BTEC + 1 preferred A Level + other A Level = D+AB
RQF BTEC National Extended Certificate/ QCF Subsidiary Diploma – other BTEC subject + 2 preferred A Level = D*+AB
RQF BTEC National Extended Certificate/ QCF Subsidiary Diploma – other BTEC subject + 1 preferred A Level + other A Level = D*+AA
NB: All GCSE requirements are remaining the same – majority of results at 6 and above, including Maths, Science and English Language.
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects or a combination of the Pre-U and A levels, provided a minimum of three subjects overall are taken. We recognise the benefit of the Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) course in developing independent study and research skills. While we would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions. However, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results.
Loughborough accepts a wide range of qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/entrance-requirements/. This information details the general requirements and should be read in conjunction with the information given for each course.
Loughborough also accepts a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/country/
Loughborough uses contextual data in the admissions process to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers outlined in the information given for each course.
www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/contextual-data/
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
98%
Fees and funding
EU
25700.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
25700.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationary, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.
Provider information
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Loughborough
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