Sports Science, Fitness and Coaching (Solihull College and University Centre)
Oxford Brookes University
Sports Science, Fitness and Coaching (Solihull College and University Centre)
Course Summary
This programme is a level 6 programme aimed at enabling holders of foundation degrees or Higher
National Diploma qualifications in a relevant field to top-up their qualification to a Bachelor’s degree in
Sport Science, Fitness and Coaching. The programme will complement the knowledge and skills
acquired through the completion of sport science, fitness, and coaching-related Higher Education
qualifications, with a wider appreciation of employability and career progression. Learners will foster an
understanding of the underpinning role that science plays in the sport, fitness, and coaching sectors. In
addition, the programme comprises the development of fundamental expertise, skills, and behaviours
essential for academic research and the broader aspects of working as a sports practitioner. The
programme aims to provide learners with significant Work-Based Learning opportunities by requiring
learners to regularly apply course content to industry and critically evaluate the application of the latest
research in the sport and fitness environment.
In addition, the programme is tailored to stimulate a greater level of understanding of the essential
values that contemporaneous research has on the continued professional development of sport, fitness,
and coaching practitioners. An evidence-based approach to enquiry is a skill highly relevant to sports
scientists, coaches, and fitness professionals seeking to develop their understanding of the wider issues
that shape their coaching and/or teaching practices. Moreover, the programme provides greater
knowledge and understanding of the multi-disciplinary approach that sport performance requires,
enhancing future employability prospects.
Course Details - Modules
Modules are not listed for this Course.
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:
C609
Institution code:
O66
Campus Name:
Solihull College
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
To progress onto the programme all students must hold 240 credits, achieving a 55% average at a level 5 qualification or equivalent in a relevant field. This underpins the requirements of study at level 6.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
71%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
90%
Fees and funding
England
7570.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
7570.0
Year 1
Scotland
7570.0
Year 1
Wales
7570.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
7570.0
Year 1
EU
7570.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Please note tuition fees may increase in subsequent years for both new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Oxford Brookes University intends to continue to set fees at the maximum level permitted for new and returning Home/EU students. Fees are subject to agreement by the Office for Students.
Provider information
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Oxford
OX3 0BP
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