Sport, Coaching and Fitness BSc (Hons)
University College Birmingham
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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16-SEP-24

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3 Years

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

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University College Birmingham

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**OVERVIEW****Coaching and fitness are two of the biggest sectors in the sports industry, offering extensive opportunities to help a vast range of people achieve their health, fitness and sporting goals. If you aspire to work in areas such as coaching or fitness training, our Sport, Coaching and Fitness degree will help you gain the advanced knowledge to support and inspire people in this dynamic and diverse industry.**This course critically explores the multitude of knowledge and skills you ...Read more


OVERVIEW


Coaching and fitness are two of the biggest sectors in the sports industry, offering extensive opportunities to help a vast range of people achieve their health, fitness and sporting goals. If you aspire to work in areas such as coaching or fitness training, our Sport, Coaching and Fitness degree will help you gain the advanced knowledge to support and inspire people in this dynamic and diverse industry.

This course critically explores the multitude of knowledge and skills you need to thrive in this evolving field. It will develop you into an exercise professional, from client assessment to programming and working with clients with various conditions. You will also develop as a sports coach, analysing performance and exploring working with special populations, while you will gain further essential knowledge of the role of nutrition and psychology in sport, fitness and health. Alongside your course, you will have the chance to gain further industry-recognised qualifications to help you stand out, from personal trainer and fitness instructor qualifications to sports coaching and instructing weight lifting. Work placement opportunities are available throughout the course to enable you to start carving out your career path before you graduate, while you will be supported by our range of cutting-edge sports facilities including our Human Performance Centre.


WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

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Enrichment

– Boost your career prospects with a range of additional qualifications recognised by the sport and fitness industry, including Level 2/3 Gym Instructor and Personal Training, 1st4Sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Multi-Skills Development in Sport and emergency first aid*-


Work experience

– Engage with industry through a range of opportunities, with our past students having worked for top professional sports clubs-


Practical application

– Apply your learning and skills to real-life practice, supported by our outstanding sports facilities and expert teaching staff-


Specialise your studies

– Drive the direction of your studies with a range of modules, placement work and a research project on the subject of your choice*Note: extra qualifications may incur an additional fee


FACILITIES

Students on our sports courses have access to a wide range of excellent facilities. Our Human Performance Centre features the latest equipment including a 35m sprint track, eight lifting platforms, 7m rig and large screens displaying live analysis data. We also have a purpose-built Human Performance Laboratory which hosts an anti-gravity treadmill, isokinetic dynamometer, Monark LC7 cycle ergometer and SECA body composition analyser.We also share the impressive £3m Avery Fields complex with Bournville RFC, offering an all-weather pitch, two grass pitches and a clubhouse with function room and modern changing facilities.


PLACEMENTS

Work placement opportunities and requirements are integrated into some of the modules that you will study on our course, allowing you to put theory into practice and enhance your future employability.Employers we have worked with include Warwickshire County Cricket Club, Wasps Rugby Academy, West Bromwich Albion FC Women, Easy Gym and Vibro-Suite Health and Wellness Club.


CAREERS AND PROGRESSION


Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC - BCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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

UCAS Tariff:

96 - 104 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15 Grades / Points required

HNC (BTEC):

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

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

DMM - MMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.

You will need a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points

Level 3 qualifications are accepted at UCB for entrance, a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points will be required. If you are unsure if your qualification is accepted call us on 0121 604 1040 or email admissions@ucb.ac.uk.

You will need a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points.A minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.

A relevant HNC or a foundation degree with 120 credits.

This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.

A T-level graded Pass with a core component of grade C.

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£13,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£13,500 per year

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Students from International

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