Our Sports Science programme is for individuals interested in the science underpinning all aspects of human performance. The course aims to develop your skills in analysing and evaluating performance and providing interventions within the traditional (including exercise physiology, psychology, biomechanics and nutrition) and the contemporary sports science disciplines (such as performance analysis and strength and conditioning).
This excellent course offers you the chance to study in a department equipped with its own human performance laboratories, performance analysis facilities, and strength and conditioning suite for testing, analysing, and training.
We take an applied approach to our programme delivery, drawing on cutting edge research and decades of practitioner experience, to give you the transferable skills to make a difference in the field of sports science.
Course Details - Modules
In your first year, you will study fundamental modules such as Human Physiology, Bioenergetics, Introduction to Sports Psychology and Biomechanics for Sport, where you will learn about the key systems underpinning sport, exercise, health and movement. Your second year will introduce you to more applied modules such as Exercise Physiology, Sports Nutrition, Biomechanics and Performance Analysis and Psychology of Sport and Exercise. During your third and final year you will begin to specialise and have the opportunity to study modules in Biomechanics and Skill Acquisition, Advanced Topics in Sports Nutrition, Sports Psychology and Exercise Physiology. You will choose your pathway at this point and specialise in Applied Human Performance, Advanced Performance Analysis, or Advanced Strength and Conditioning.
Course Details – Assessment Method
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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:
S03
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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)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
At least one of the following subjects required: Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Mathematics, Sport Science, PE. However applicants without one of these subjects may be considered on a case by case basis with suitable relevant experience. GCE A Level General Studies is not accepted.
112 to 120 UCAS points from A/C grades only. D grades and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Highers may be combined with Advanced Highers to contribute to 112 Tariff Point requirement, A/C grade Advanced Highers considered only. At least one of the following subjects required: Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Mathematics, Sport Science, PE. However applicants without one of these subjects may be considered on a case by case basis with suitable relevant experience.
A maximum of two GCE AS Levels can be used to contribute towards the 112 to 120 UCAS Tariff points requirement. A*/C grades only. D grades and below will not be counted towards tariff requirement.
60 credits required in total, including 45 credits at level 3, with a minimum of 30 level 3 credits at at Distinction grade. The other 15 credits will be level 2 and will not be graded. Access to HE Diploma must be Science based, however applicants with relevant Sport/ Health subjects may be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants must also hold full separate GCSE Maths & English at grade C or 4 (or above).
112 to 120 UCAS points from A/C grades only. D grades and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Highers may be combined with Advanced Highers to contribute to 112 to 120 Tariff Point requirement, A/C grade Advanced Highers considered only. At least one of the following subjects required: Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Mathematics, Sport Science, PE. However applicants without one of these subjects may be considered on a case by case basis with suitable relevant experience.
In combination with one BTEC National Certificate or one GCE A Level, equating to 112 - 120 UCAS tariff points total. Science/ Applied Science preferred, however applicants with relevant subjects may be considered on a case by case basis.
Applicants may use a maximum of two Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificates with minimum grade Merit, to contribute towards 112 to 120 UCAS Tariff Point requirement.
Biology required. Applicants without Biology but with one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Mathematics or PE, may be considered on a case by case basis with suitable relevant experience. Applicants must hold English Language and Mathematics as composite parts of the IBDP to satisfy the GCSE requirements of the programme.
Science/ Applied Science/ Sport Science preferred, however applicants with relevant Sport/ Health subjects will be considered on a case by case basis.
112 to 120 UCAS points required, points from A/C grades considered only. D grade and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Must include English, Mathematics and a Science at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in old system). At least one of the following subjects (Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology or Mathematics) is preferable but applicants without may be considered on a case by case basis.
Science/ Applied Science preferred, however applicants with relevant subjects may be considered on a case by case basis.
112 to 120 UCAS points required, points from A/C grades considered only. D grade and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Must include English, Mathematics and a Science at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in old system). At least one of the following subjects (Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology or Mathematics) is preferable but applicants without may be considered on a case by case basis.
Science/ Applied Science preferred, however applicants with relevant subjects may be considered on a case by case basis.
Five GCSEs at grade C or 4 (or above) required. Must include English Language, Mathematics and a Science. UK Equivalencies (such as Key Skills/ Functional Skills level 2 Numeracy/ Literacy) are accepted. Applicants with non UK qualifications will need to meet the minimum GCSE requirements with a satisfactory GCSE equivalent qualification.
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
48%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
94%
Go onto work and study:
97%
Fees and funding
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The Crescent
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Salford
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