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

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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

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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 sociological, political, pedagogical and psychological factors that influence ...Read more

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.Careers and your futureThe academic and practical skills you'll gain from your Brunel degree will open doors to careers in teaching, coaching, sport development, community sport and health and fitness or to postgraduate study. This could be your first step to becoming a PE teacher or a PE specialist. You could also find yourself beginning a career as a multi-sport community coach, graduate football coach or an academy coach.Alternatively, graduates from this course are well equipped to become a performance analyst, or work for the local council or in social media to promote the importance of physical education for youngsters today. There are also opportunities in the growing sector of sport development. With increased awareness of the positive effects of sport on lifelong health and well-being this area of sport science offers a gateway into a range of different careers. You may want to work as a sport development officer, a manager for a sport and leisure centre or a team and event manager.

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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

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

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

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 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

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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

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.

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

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£21260 Per year

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Brunel University of London
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