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Choose a four-year course featuring a foundation year for a strong start to your University of Derby studies
Fulfill your ambition and potential: the foundation year is a smart move if you are planning a career change or are keen to explore a new subject area
Explore the roles of biomechanics, physiology, and psychology in sport performance
Indulge your passion for sport in our superb new £10.8 million Sports Centre
Become skilled with the latest technology via our High-Performance Resistance Training Facility, VICON 3D motion capture system, and breath-by-breath analysis system
Gain vital experience by applying for placements or internships: our students have worked with organisations like Derby County FC, Derbyshire County Cricket Club, and Burton Albion FC
Work alongside renowned sports scientists who are actively involved in research and consultancy
Take the opportunity to achieve extra professional qualifications such as National Governing Body coaching awards.
This is a challenging and action-packed course for anyone with a keen interest in the science behind sport and exercise.
This exhilarating course deepens your understanding of the science behind sport and exercise, so you’ll investigate the roles of biomechanics, physiology and psychology in sports performance.
We place great emphasis on helping you realise your career potential. You can tailor your studies to match your career plans by selecting modules in specialist areas such as nutrition, performance analysis, and strength and conditioning. Masterclasses delivered by sport and exercise science professionals will also give you insights into the employment opportunities which lie ahead.
Practical scientific skills lie at the heart of this degree. When you graduate, you will be fully equipped to test and measure health and fitness, using the latest computer software to analyse performance results.
Expert Teaching
You will receive high-quality teaching and support from lecturers who are actively involved in research, high-performance sport and applied sport science consultancy. They are pioneering wide-ranging research projects into topics such as performance profiling, injury rehabilitation, human balance control, and neuromuscular fatigue.
For inspiration with your research, you need look no further than our own team of highly qualified, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking sport and exercise science staff. They include accredited professionals who are members of leading bodies such as BASES, NSCA, CIMSPA and the UK Strength and Conditioning Association.
Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
Requirement
What we're looking for
UCAS points
72
Specific requirements at A-level
No specific subject requirements
Specific requirements at GCSE
GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study.
IELTS
6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
Interview / Audition
N/A
Portfolio
N/A
Alternative entry qualifications:
BTEC - MPP
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
Fees
Full-time
Part-time
UK
£9250 per year
N/A
International/EU
£14045 per year
N/A
This information was accurate on : 21/04/2021 Please contact us for more information about this courses
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