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BSc Sport and Physical Activity

BSc Sport and Physical Activity. Dr Rona Sutherland - Academic Selector - Deputy Course Leader . Course Structure - Year 1. Six compulsory classes Culture and Context of Sport and Physical Activity Introductory Physiology and Biomechanics Foundations of Physical Activity for Health

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BSc Sport and Physical Activity

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  1. BSc Sport and Physical Activity Dr Rona Sutherland - Academic Selector - Deputy Course Leader

  2. Course Structure - Year 1 • Six compulsory classes • Culture and Context of Sport and Physical Activity • Introductory Physiology and Biomechanics • Foundations of Physical Activity for Health • Foundations of Sport and Physical Activity Psychology • Physiology and Biomechanics • Sports Practice 1

  3. Course Structure - Year 2 • Six compulsory classes • Coaching Practice and Sports Development • Key Concepts in Sport and Physical Activity Psychology • Measurement and Statistics • Physical Activity for Health, Fitness and Wellbeing • Physiology of Aerobic Exercise • Sports Practice 2

  4. Course Structure - Year 3 • Two compulsory classes • Placement and Professional Development • Research Methods for Professions • Three optional classes • Advanced Topics in Physical Activity • Nutrition for Health and Exercise • Research Project • Sports Practice 3 • Elective class or a fourth optional class

  5. Course Structure - Year 4 • Two compulsory classes • Dissertation • Dissertation Research Skills • Three optional classes • Physical Activity with Special Populations • Physical Education in Schools • Practical Project in Physical Activity and Sport Development • Elective or a fourth optional class if not taken inyear 3

  6. Study Abroad • Spend up to one year of your degree studying at a partner university • East Carolina University, USA • University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA • University of Victoria, Canada • University of Otago, New Zealand • Spend a full year or a semester abroad • Normally in the third year of study

  7. Exit Awards • 120 credits (1 year) Certificate of Higher Education in Sport and Physical Activity • 240 credits (2 years)Diploma of Higher Education inSportand Physical Activity • 360 credits (3 years)BSc in Sport and Physical Activity • 480 credits (4 years)BSc (Hons) in Sport and Physical Activity

  8. Graduate Careers • Active Schools Coordinator • Exercise Physiologist • Fitness Instructor • GP Exercise Referral Consultant • Health Promotion Specialist • Lecturer in Higher Education • Performance Analyst • Personal Trainer • Physical Education Teacher • Primary School Teacher • Researcher • Sport and Exercise Psychologist • Sport and Physical Activity Development Manager • Sports Development Officer • Strength and Conditioning Coach

  9. Entry Requirements • SQA Highers / Irish Leaving Certificate • ABBB at first sitting • AABB or BBBBB at two sittings • Compulsory Subjects • English (grade B) • Maths or a Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) (grade B)

  10. Advanced Highers • An Advanced Higher and a Higher are given equal credit and the grades for each qualification count towards the total grades required.

  11. Entry Requirements • HNC B in Graded Unit • HND B in all Graded Units • Plus compulsory English qualification • SQA Higher English (grade B) • Higher Communication (EE3T) and Literature 1 (E9X8) • Second year entry may be possible witha relevant HND • Relevant HNC / HND courses include: • Health, Fitness and Exercise • Sports Development and Coaching

  12. Entry Requirements • A levels • BBB • Compulsory Subjects • GCSE English and English Literature (grade B) • Maths or a Science (grade B) at AS level • International Baccalaureate • 32 points • Compulsory Subjects • English (SL5) • Maths or a Science (SL5)

  13. Admissions • Entry to the course is very competitive • Currently 50 places per year • About 800 applications per year • Application made via UCAS • Course Code CX63

  14. Personal Statement • UCAS personal statement should reflect: • Strong evidence of a commitment to sport or physical activity, for example through coaching or volunteering • Enthusiasm for working with others • Relevant experience • Intentions following achievement of your degree

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