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Postgraduate Diploma
Headingley Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Postgraduate Diploma
Headingley Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
Postgraduate Diploma
Headingley Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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You could work in high-performance sport, sports development or other environments where superior levels of athleticism are required.
As part of your course, you’ll:
Learn how to optimise human performance so that athletes of all abilities and sports can perform optimally while minimising their risk of injury
Study the biomechanics and physiology of the human body
Focus on the development of strength and power and cardiovascular adaptations to aid training and performance
Learn to understand the perspectives of other practitioners, including nutritionists, physiotherapists and psychologists
Have the opportunity to design and implement a programme for athletes or specific populations
Apply your theoretical knowledge to real-life situations
Establish positive working relationships with a wide range of people, including players, athletes, officials, coaches and parents
Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Sports Science, Sport Coaching, Sport Development, Physical Education or Qualified Teacher Status, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.
Students living in
Domestic
£6,600 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
£11,665 per year
Students from EU
The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
£11,665 per year
Students from International
The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
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