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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Abertay Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Abertay Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Gain the skills to become a Strength and Conditioning (S&C) practitioner and develop your understanding of performance sport. You'll cover the core disciplines of physiology, biomechanics, coaching and training theory.
Learn the sciences behind training and performanceYour in-depth knowledge of the sciences behind training and performance mean you could work with young people, the elderly and those either suffering from, or at risk of, developing a number of diseases.
Work placements and internshipsBuilt in work placements and multiple accreditations really enhance your employment prospects. You'll get many opportunities to go on placements and join extra-curricular internships. This is where you learn how to apply your theoretical knowledge in practical, real-world situations. Practitioner roles are expanding outside of the sport world. The industry is moving into other areas such as the military, the police and the fire service. You'll graduate ready to hit the ground running with your key knowledge of physical performance.
Official recognition and accreditationsThese accreditations make you highly desirable and help improve your CV.This is
Scotland's only undergraduate degreeto be formally recognised by the
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and by the
International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA). Official recognition by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) helps to prepare you for the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS) certification.Accreditation by the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA), means you can choose to become an Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP) after graduation.
Two-year foundation in Sport and ExerciseThis course is flexible, and part of a portfolio of five courses covering different specialisms in sport.For the first two years, everyone takes Sport and Exercise as a foundation. Then you specialise in years three and four. Abertay is
Scotland's TOP University for overall student satisfaction in Sport and Exercise (NSS 2023).
Exam type
A levelA level:
CCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
ABB Grades / Points required
HNC (BTEC):
M Grades / Points required
HND (BTEC):
M Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
27 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMM Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
Scottish HND:
Pass Grades / Points required
T Level:
Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths, Sport Science and Active Leisure IndustryEntry into Year 2 with ABB to include PE and Biology or Chemistry or Physics
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths at B
Entry into Year 2 to include PE and Biology or Chemistry or Physics
Entry into Year 2 with HNC (BTEC) Sport
Entry into Year 3 with HND (BTEC) Sport
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths at S5 or H4Entry into Year with 34 Points to include Sports, Exercise and Health Science and Biology or Chemistry or Physics plus one other Higher
To include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE or Maths
SportSport and Exercise SciencesEntry into Year 2 with D*DD Sport or Sport & Exercise Sciences
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:-Coaching & Developing Sport - Graded Unit BFitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit BNext Gen Physical Activity & Health - Graded Unit MProfessional Golf - Graded Unit BEntry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:-Applied Science - Graded Unit BSoft Tissue Therapy - Graded Unit BSport & Hospitality Management - Graded Unit BSport & Recreation Management - Graded Unit BSport Therapy - Graded Unit B
Entry into Year 3 with an HND in one of the following:-Applied Sport Science - Graded Unit BCoaching & Developing Sport - Graded Units BBFitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit BFootball, Coaching & Development - Graded Units BBEntry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:-Professional Golf - Graded Unit BSport & Hospitality Management - Graded Units BBSport & Recreation Management - Graded Unit BSport Therapy - Graded Unit BEntry into Year 1 with HND Applied Science - Graded Unit B
in Core Component.HealthHealthcare ScienceScience
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£15,000 per year
Students from EU
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£15,000 per year
Students from International
£15000 Per year
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