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Objectives
With the increasing focus on activity, health and fitness, there's no better time to begin to gain the knowledge required to pursue a career in sport. The programme combines theory and practice of sport together with the skills required in the workplace. You should have a passion for physical activity, together with a desire to enable others to participate. You will need the commitment to study sport in an academically challenging way and have the desire to develop intellectually as you progress through the programme.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
You will need three GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent), including English Language, plus one of the following:
* 220 points for the Specialist degree and 160 points for the Joint Honours degree (including a minimum of two A2 Levels or a 12 unit AVCE or a combination) or
* 220 points for the Specialist degree and 160 points for the Joint Honours degree from BTEC National Diploma/Certificate or
* Equivalent Scottish, Irish, Welsh or overseas qualifications or
* An equivalent qualification to those listed above (eg Access to Higher Education Certificate, International Baccalaureate)
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Academic title
BA Sports Studies
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Course description
BA Sports Studies
Modules include
Level 1
* Introduction to the Study of Sport
* Sport Science for Sport Studies
* Research Methods & Study Skills in Sport & Exercise
* Sociology of Sport 1: Understanding Sport
* Coaching Studies 1: Introduction to the Coaching process
* Sport Development 1: Sport Structure & Provision
Level 2
* Sociology of Sport 2: Sport Matters
* Coaching Studies 2: Application of the Coaching Process
* Sport Development 2: Understanding Sport Policy
* Advanced Research Methods
* Sport Studies Work Placement
* Sport & Ethics
* Physical Education & School Sport
* Health Enhancing Physical Activity 1: The Scientific Evidence
Level 3
* Research Investigation
* Globalisation & Sport
* Sociology of Sport 3: Contemporary Issues in Sport
* Coaching Studies 3: Coaching for Performance
* Sport Development 3: Contemporary Issues in Sport Development
* Specialist Populations
* Physical Education & Sport Pedagogy
* Applied Sport Development
* Sport & Spirituality
* Football, Culture & Society
* Health Enhancing Physical Activity 2: Developing Professional Competencies
* Nutrition for Health & Weight Management
