Course Summary

This course includes two placements carried out during the summer vacations within a three year degree. The Brunel Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues) BSc is for students who are interested in working in physical education or youth sport, developing sport in communities, helping individuals fulfil their potential in sport and health, as well as those seeking to gain a strong understanding and application of sports coaching principles and practices. You'll explore the sociological, political, pedagogical and psychological factors that influence participation in physical education and sport, and how these relate to sports performance, physical activity, health and wellbeing. You'll learn how to plan, deliver, manage and evaluate high-quality activities and events aimed at encouraging and enabling people to get involved in sport and physical activity, from grassroots to elite level. You’ll also explore social issues in physical education such as gender, race and religion and inclusive practice. In addition, you'll learn historical and philosophical aspects related to PE. Your studies will be supported by some of the best teaching and sports facilities in the UK that include our: - state-of-the-art physiology, biomechanics and psychology laboratories - world-class indoor athletics centre - international-standard 400m six-lane athletics track with full field event facilities - large indoor netball hall - multi-use sports centre equipped with squash, basketball and netball courts, as well as a superb climbing wall - members-only fitness suite featuring treadmills, cycles and rowing machines - a weight-training area with free and fixed weights - grass and third-generation (3G) all-weather pitches - outdoor tennis courts. You'll also have the opportunity to carry out a placement as part of your degree. This will give you the type of experience that will enable you to create a standout CV. This Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues) BSc with Placement gives you the chance to carry out two placements during the summer vacations within the three year degree.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 Compulsory Modules - Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology - Introduction to Biomechanics - Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis - Introduction to the Psychology of Sport and Exercise - Personal and Professional Development - Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing - Physical Education Policy and Pedagogy - Sport Development Issues and Policy Year 2 Compulsory Modules - The Application of Sport Science to Coaching: Working with Individuals - Developing Research Methods and Data Analysis Skills - Graduate and Transferable Skills - Physical Education, Pedagogy and the Learning Environment - Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing in the Life Course - Policy and Practice in Physical Education, Sports Coaching and Sport Development (Macro Analysis) - Social Issues in Sport Year 3 Compulsory Modules - Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis: Final Year Project - Employability and Professional Development - Issues in Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing in the Life Course Optional Modules - The Application of Sport Science to Coaching: Working with Teams - Critical Issues in Sport - Critical Pedagogy and Learning in Physical Education and Sport - Policy and Practice in Physical Education, Sports Coaching and Sport Development (Micro Analysis) Your placement will be completed during the summer vacations between years 1 and 2 and between years 2 and 3 (there is no need for an extra year in the programme duration).

Course Details – Assessment Method

We assess modules through a combination of critical reviews, lab reports, case studies, presentations, and exams. You'll also complete an e-portfolio that will promote your personal and professional development and enhance your digital literacy. And, in your final year, you'll write a dissertation.

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: CX41

Institution code: B84

Campus Name: Main Site

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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

including at least one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education

in Applied Science, Sport or Sport and Exercise Science with an A level at grade B in any subject or Distinction Distinction in any subject with A level grade B in Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education

Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma Biomedical Science, Health, Forensic Science, Nutrition, Psychology, Science or Sport with 45 credits at Level 3.

including at least one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education

in Applied Science, Sport or Sport and Exercise Sciences

in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Sport or Sport and Exercise Science with A level at grades BC in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BC including Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education

in Applied Science, Sport or Sport and Exercise Science with an A level at grade B in any subject or Distinction Distinction in any subject with A level grade B in Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education

in Applied Science, Sport or Sport and Exercise Science with an A level at grade B in any subject or Distinction Distinction in any subject with A level grade B in Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education

including grade 5 at Higher Level in at least one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education

in Applied Science, Sport or Sport and Exercise Sciences

including H3 in at least one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education

in Applied Science, Sport or Sport and Exercise Sciences

in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Sport or Sport and Exercise Science with A level at grades BC in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BC including Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education

in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Sport or Sport and Exercise Science with A level at grades BC in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BC including Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education

including at least one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in each subsection
Institution's Own Test with no less than 55% in each subsection
TOEFL (iBT) 92.0 with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
PTE Academic 58.0 with a minimum of 51 in all subscores

Brunel University London - English Language Requirements

https://www.brunel.ac.uk/international/English-Language-Requirements

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 59%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 60%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

EU 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
International 17355.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Kingston Lane
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Uxbridge
UB8 3PH

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