Sport & Health
The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching) Top-up course offers students the opportunity to extend their FdA, HND or DipHE Level 5 qualification.
Course Modules
| STAGE THREE | |
|---|---|
| SEMESTER A | SEMESTER B |
| Capstone Project (30 credits) |
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| Applied Coaching Science (30 credits) |
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| Applied Exercise Physiology (15 credits) |
Topical Issues in Sport Science (15 credits) |
| The Practice of Sport and Exercise Psychology (15 credits) |
Performance and Exercise Nutrition (15 credits) |
Note
These are the modules that are offered in this academic year; however, the optional modules available may be subject to change for the following reasons:
- Staff availability - for example the availability of staff to deliver specialist modules, which cannot be delivered by staff who do not have the relevant specialist expertise.
- In response to feedback and annual review processes to ensure we continually enhance our programmes. Changes in these circumstances will usually be made for the benefit of students.
- Student demand - to ensure there are adequate numbers on a module to support the provision of an excellent Learning & Teaching experience.
- The currency of the relevant module. Some modules are specified at a time when they reflect the issues that are currently topical in the subject area. They may have lost that currency by the time that the student is required to exercise the option. In the circumstances, in order to ensure that students are provided with an appropriate learning experience, those modules will be replaced by those which are relevant to the changing nature of the subject area.
The Writtle University College will endeavour to ensure that any impact on students is limited if such changes occur.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a Level 5 qualification relevant to Sport and Exercise Science.
For example:
- Foundation Degree
- Higher National Diploma (HND)
- or Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE)
Learning & Teaching Methods
The following list shows the variety of learning and teaching methods experienced on this course.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Practical laboratory sessions
- Coaching sessions in the field
- Seminars and debates
- Case-studies
- Visits
- Online quizzes, wikis and activities
Assessment Methods
This course provides a mix of assessment methods including.
- Practical assessments - both in small groups and individually
- Practical portfolios
- Presentations - both individually and in small groups
- Reflective logbooks
- Case studies
- Critiques of literature
- Written assessments
- Examinations - both multiple choice and essay questions
- Reports
- Peer and tutor observations
- Capstone Project
Employment Details
There is a range of jobs within the sports industry and associated ancillary industries that would suit a graduate from this course. They include science-based roles such as working in the professional and amateur coaching environments as well as a variety of positions within the health and welfare sector. Alternative roles may include journalism, sales jobs for companies (providing products such as sports equipment). Graduates will also be able to consider relevant graduate schemes and postgraduate study at this and other institutions.