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

BSc Sport and Physical Activity

Dr Rona Sutherland

- Academic Selector

- Deputy Course Leader

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• 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

Course Structure - Year 1

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• 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

Course Structure - Year 2

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• 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

Course Structure - Year 3

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• 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 in

year 3

Course Structure - Year 4

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• 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

Study Abroad

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• 120 credits (1 year)

Certificate of Higher Education in Sport and Physical Activity

• 240 credits (2 years)Diploma of Higher Education inSport and Physical Activity

• 360 credits (3 years)BSc in Sport and Physical Activity

• 480 credits (4 years)BSc (Hons) in Sport and Physical Activity

Exit Awards

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• Active Schools Coordinator• Exercise Physiologist• Fitness Instructor• GP Exercise Referral

Consultant• Health Promotion Specialist• Lecturer in Higher

Education• Performance Analyst• Personal Trainer

Graduate Careers

• Physical Education Teacher• Primary School Teacher• Researcher• Sport and Exercise

Psychologist• Sport and Physical Activity

Development Manager• Sports Development Officer• Strength and Conditioning

Coach

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• 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)

Entry Requirements

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

Advanced Highers

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• HNCB in Graded Unit • HNDB 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

Entry Requirements

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• 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)

Entry Requirements

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• Entry to the course is very competitive– Currently 50 places per year– About 800 applications per year

• Application made via UCAS– Course Code CX63

Admissions

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• 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

Personal Statement