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Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Course options
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Wrexham (Main Campus)
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
23-SEP-24
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Why choose this course?This course is designed to meet the needs of students wishing to follow a career within a sports and exercise environment. It provides insight, understanding, and the necessary skills that are required to develop a range of ability athletes and teams, thereby examining sport and exercise from both performance and participative perspectives.There are opportunities to engage with community and social enterprise activities, allowing students to gain experience and develop vocational skills.The programme has five strands running through it;- Sport Physiology- Sport Psychology- Performance Analysis / Biomechanics- Strength and Conditioning- Research SkillsThe programme looks to provide a solid base for students wishing to follow careers in this exciting area, as well as facilitate pathways into postgraduate study.You can also study this course as a 3-year programme (without a foundation year).Key course features:- The programme has additional, free of charge, integrated qualifications embedded within it: Level 2 Gym Instructor, Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 3 Exercise Referral, Hudl Sportscode Scripting Levels 1 & 2.- The programme is endorsed by the British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences (BASES).- Study in a British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited laboratory, allowing for appropriate physiological testing along with much, much more. Read the full story on this BASES accreditation.- The programme is taught by lecturers from a wide range of backgrounds who are experienced, applied practitioners (from sports psychologists to analysts, physiologists and coaches) and researchers within the fields of sport and exercise.- Applied learning is essential to our vision. This means that learning is not limited to lecture halls and seminar rooms instead we choose to expose students to more practical, applied and hands-on work. Students will carry out fieldwork and engage in ‘real-world’ work experiences.- Our range of external partners from sports clubs to Public Health Wales means that students will have lots of opportunities to gain practical experience alongside their studies, including work-related modules that provide students with valuable contacts and experience before they enter the world of work. This greatly enhances student employability.- Access to excellent facilities including Colliers Park training ground.- We have an excellent support and personal tutor system to ensure students are supported throughout their studies.This course is part of a subject area rated 4th in the UK & 1st in Wales for teaching satisfaction in the Sports Science subject league tables, The Guardian University Guide 2023.
Application deadline
31 January
Tuition fees
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11,750per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Higher
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- UCAS Points
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- Access to HE Diploma
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
- Extended Project
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A level : EEE - DDD
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University League Table
130th
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Campus address
Glyndwr University, Wrexham, Plas Coch, Mold Road, Wrexham, Wrexham, LL11 2AW, Wales
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
85th out of 85
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Entry standards
/ Max 200107 50%81st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 100n/a -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.91 78%54th
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