Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues) with Placement BSc (Hons)
Brunel University London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Start date

23-SEP-24

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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23-SEP-24

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4 Years

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This course includes a placement year carried out between years 2 and 3. 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.Youll explore the ...Read more

This course includes a placement year carried out between years 2 and 3. 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 a one-year placement between years two and three, as part of a four-year degree.

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Eleni
15 Feb 23

The best thing is that there are a lot of opportunities to develop graduate skills and undertake placements. The worst thing is that it's difficult to access help when you feel..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M2,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

DM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

DM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

D Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

including 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

including 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

Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma in Biomedical Science, Health, Forensic Science, Nutrition, Psychology, Science or Sport with 45 credits at Level 3.

including 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

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature) and Mathematics.

including grade 5 at Higher Level in at least one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education. Standard or Higher Level 4 in Maths and Standard Level 5/ Higher Level 4 in English.

including H3 in 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 (includes all Applied Science Pathways)/Sport/Sport and Exercise Sciences/Sport and Physical Activity/Sport and Outdoor Activities/Sport and Fitness/Sporting Excellence and Performance/Sports Coaching with an A level at grade B in any subject or DM in any subject with A level grade B in Applied Science/Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Science/Human Biology/Maths/Psychology/Sport Science/Sport Studies/Sociology/Physics or Physical Education

in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways)/Sport/Sport and Exercise Sciences/Sport and Physical Activity/Sport and Outdoor Activities/Sport and Fitness/Sporting Excellence and Performance/Sports Coaching 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/Human Biology/Maths/Psychology/Sport Science/Sport Studies/Sociology/Physics or Physical Education

in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways), Sport, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport and Physical Activity, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport and Fitness, Sporting Excellence and Performance or Sports Coaching

in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways)/Sport/Sport and Exercise Sciences/Sport and Physical Activity/Sport and Outdoor Activities/Sport and Fitness/Sporting Excellence and Performance/Sports Coaching with an A level at grade B in any subject or DM in any subject with A level grade B in Applied Science/Biology/Chemistry/Geography/Environmental Science/Human Biology/Maths/Psychology/Sport Science/Sport Studies/Sociology/Physics or Physical Education

in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways), Sport, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport and Physical Activity, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport and Fitness, Sporting Excellence and Performance or Sports Coaching

in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways)/Sport/Sport and Exercise Sciences/Sport and Physical Activity/Sport and Outdoor Activities/Sport and Fitness/Sporting Excellence and Performance/Sports Coaching with an A level at grade B in any subject or DM in any subject with A level grade B in Applied Science/Biology/Chemistry/Geography/Environmental Science/Human Biology/Maths/Psychology/Sport Science/Sport Studies/Sociology/Physics or Physical Education

in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways)/Sport/Sport and Exercise Sciences/Sport and Physical Activity/Sport and Outdoor Activities/Sport and Fitness/Sporting Excellence and Performance/Sports Coaching with A level at grades BC in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BC including Applied Science/Biology/Chemistry/Geography/Environmental Science/Human Biology/Maths/Psychology/Sport Science/Sport Studies/Sociology/Physics or Physical Education

in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways), Sport, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sport and Physical Activity, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sport and Fitness, Sporting Excellence and Performance or Sports Coaching

in Applied Science (includes all Applied Science Pathways)/Sport/Sport and Exercise Sciences/Sport and Physical Activity/Sport and Outdoor Activities/Sport and Fitness/Sporting Excellence and Performance/Sports Coaching with A level at grades BC in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BC including Applied Science/Biology/Chemistry/Geography/Environmental Science/Human Biology/Maths/Psychology/Sport Science/Sport Studies/Sociology/Physics or Physical Education

Subjects accepted: Health or Science

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£21,260 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£21,260 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Brunel University London
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