Sports Performance - CertHE
Plymouth Marjon University

Student rating

(4.3)

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DATA SOURCE:

UNISTATS, UCAS

Qualification

Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

Location

Main Site

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

Sep 2026

Duration

1 Year

Course info

The overarching purpose of the programme is to expose the students to contemporary training methodologies in the applied sciences to understand the high-performance sport landscape. In addition, students will be equipped with a number of lifelong skills to navigate the digital world they are confronted with to embed wellbeing and resilience. The students will understand the high-performance landscape through exposure to inter and multi-disciplinary team approaches.  More specifically the programme aims to: To explore applied sport and exercise science discipline-based approaches to implement training methodologies to optimise performance, support injury prevention and rehabilitation and to enhance lifestyle and wellbeing.   To gain critical insight of the creation of digital content to enhance media relations, revenue generation, personal brand building, sponsorship opportunities, legacy building and community impact.   To explore the links between coach behaviours, coach-athlete relationships, leadership styles and organisational culture in fostering the creation of high performing environments.   To allow the development of personal growth, confidence, resilience and application of knowledge to real life and high-performance sport encounters.

Key stats

Complete University Guide Sports Science ranking

SOURCE:

UNISTATS, UCAS

What students say

Rachel Penney

Plymouth Marjon University

Sports Performance - CertHE

All lecturers are really supportive and have really helped me excel in my studies. Same goes for the student union, I feel like they don’t get enough credit for what they actually do!

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Maddison Jarman

Plymouth Marjon University

Sports Performance - CertHE

I absolutely love the fact that the lecturers and staff are really supportive and will do their best to help you with your work. Especially in student well being where if you are suffering with mental health they are always there to help and offer support. The student union also do their best to provide amazing student nights out and events also. Areas for improvement could be to upgrade certain areas of the uni due to how old and run down they are but other than that. I love this uni. Very small, too which makes it less overwhelming as the class sizes are smaller. Perfect for if you have a presentation so you aren’t presenting to so many people. I also love the fact they are in partnership with Plymouth argyle, so if you study sports they have good job opportunities too post study and coaches from there also teach at the uni.

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Callum Cook

Plymouth Marjon University

Sports Performance - CertHE

The facilities and support you get are very good with lots of practicals giving you a chance to use equipment you wouldn’t otherwise. It’s a small unit compared to others but means you get to know lots of people on different courses as well as the lecturers really well. The student union could be improved as there is only 1 bar on campus that is usually closed. With the uni not being near the centre of town student often have to get a bus or taxi into town to find things to do which can be expensive. More events at the bar and it being open more often could really improve living on campus. There are lots of sports teams to get involved in which can be really good and a way to get to know people quickly

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Gaby creed

Plymouth Marjon University

Sports Performance - CertHE

Marjon is a fantastic university in a lovely area, it is slightly smaller which means you get more personalised help and assistance and more of a family feel. The lecturers are great and their advice and care is always appreciated. Not only that but marjon has a fabulous range of student societies which are all great fun and they work hard and achieve so much. The only way marjon could improve is by having more planned events by the student union

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Francis Phillips

Plymouth Marjon University

Sports Performance - CertHE

Best aspect is that it's small classes and so you have alot of time to interact with your lectures and build a better understanding of your course. Also there are plenty of opportunities to join societies! Worst aspect is living off campus is abit tough as getting the bus in is annoying and paying for paying on sight is a ridiculous.

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Entry requirements

Exam type:

A level

DDE-CCC Grades/points required

Not currently available, please Contact University for up to date information.

Tuition fees

Student living

per year

Students from

DATA SOURCE:

UCAS / IDP Connect

Latest reviews

How University rating students rated:

University rating

Overall rating

4.3

5 stars

41%

4 stars

46%

3 stars

10%

2 stars

1 star

Latest Sports / Movement Science reviews

Sports / Movement Science

Laura

Plymouth Marjon University

Reviewed: 22/11/21

Sports Performance - CertHE

I really like being in the labs it is really good getting hands on experience so we feel prepared when we leave. My lecturers are really supportive and make me feel comfortable to ask for help:)

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Ryan Steven

Plymouth Marjon University

Reviewed: 16/11/22

Sports Performance - CertHE

MarJons location is absolutely fabulous. The courses on offer are fantastic, and the lecturers are always wanting to help. Uni size is very small as well so you know everyone. It does feel like a second home to me and I feel very welcomed and comfortable here

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Tobi Glendinning

Plymouth Marjon University

Reviewed: 14/12/23

Sports Performance - CertHE

Marjon is a great place to study as it has great facilities, a small and connected campus and wonderful lecturers. Being able to get one to one time to talk about studies, the future and any wellbeing concerns is also a great boon. The Student ambassador schemes at marjon is great opportunity to earn money and experience a lot of diverse job roles. The small cohorts allow time for students to get to know the lecturers and be able to ask questions. I love it at marjon and don’t really have any improvements to offer.

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Callum Cook

Plymouth Marjon University

Reviewed: 21/02/25

Sports Performance - CertHE

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Richard Sweetman

Plymouth Marjon University

Reviewed: 15/01/24

Sports Performance - CertHE

All my lecturers were brilliant. Great people that were very understanding of my circumstances and had a lot of time for me. I couldn't comment on student life because I didn't live on campus. My only complaint would be for me to have had more opportunity to be trained on some of the equipment in the lab. Sadly, I thought that support in the lab was lacking. I was a MSc student and somost of the course was classroom based.

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Gaby creed

Plymouth Marjon University

Reviewed: 20/12/24

Sports Performance - CertHE

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