This course is designed to prepare students for 21st century employment within the Sports and Leisure sector in a wide range of sport exercise and coaching industries aiming to work with a range of athletes from grass roots to professional / graduate training programmes. The course will provide students with opportunities to research and learn about contemporary issues facing the industry, and society at large; with emphasis on performance, health, and physical activity and mental wellbeing. It is essential for students to understand the role that Sport and Exercise plays in addressing these issues.. In addition, students will have the opportunity to develop skills such as those of analysis, evaluation, critical argument alongside problem solving and communication skills. We encourage work experience as it is essential for students to be successful and create future employability opportunities. Students wanting to work in the sports science and coaching industry are expected to engage with employers to obtain the relevant experience required to compete in the sporting environment. This is due to the competitive nature of the sporting world and students will require more than just qualifications because of the competitive and popular nature of sport careers.

Level 4: Sports coaching science and performance and Sports and Exercise Science Introduction to Research & Academic Skills (20 Credits) Exercise Training & Prescription (20 Credits) Foundations of Human Movement (20 Credits) Psychology of Sport, Exercise & Physical Activities (20 Credits) Physiology of Sport, Exercise & Physical Activities (20 Credits) Physical Activity, Health & Lifestyles (20 Credits) Level 5: Sport and Exercise Science Research Methods (20 Credits) Coaching Psychology for Performance (20 Credits) Strength and Conditioning (20 Credits) Biomechanics (20 Credits) Performance Analysis (20 Credits) Nutrition for Sport and Exercise (20 Credits)

A range of assessment methods will be used including presentations, practical assessments, reports, essays, examinations, poster presentation and interventions. The assessment methods are designed for students to utilised relevant skills to aid in future employment or further study. Formative assessment which is used for development, includes online tasks, Q&A, group discussions in lessons and research tasks to develop academic reading and writing skills.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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.

Course code: SESC

Institution code: S20

Campus Name: Bournville College

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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GCSE English grade 4 or above and Maths at grade 3 or above, or an equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills qualification at level 2 in English and Maths are required

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EU	6165.0	Year 1
England	6165.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6165.0	Year 1
Scotland	6165.0	Year 1
Wales	6165.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	6165.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	6165.0	Year 1
International	7500.0	Year 1

There is an opportunity to undertake some coaching badges to support employment, however, students will need to fund these themselves. Prices vary depending on the sport. Please contact the team for more information.

High Street Deritend
Digbeth
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Birmingham
B5 5SU