Cardiff School of Sport (UG)

UNIVERSITY OF WALES INSTITUTE, CARDIFF ATHROFA PRIFYSGOL CYMRU, CAERDYDD

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This tradition has been maintained though the quality of the 70 teaching staff who support our 1600 students inboth the academic and sporting disciplines. Many of ourstaff are involved in coaching and advising internationalsports squads.

The degree programmes in the Cardiff School of Sportare structured to provide distinctive pathways which caterfor individual student interests and also serve to meet thevocational requirements of an expanding marketplace inthe fields of sport, recreation, dance education, fitnessand health.

Excellent sporting facilities ensure high quality delivery ofthe practical elements of the courses and the ethos ofsporting excellence is clearly reflected in the 300international performers from more than 30 differentsports whose names are displayed in the UWIC Hall ofFame. Furthermore, our student teams consistently winmajor championships in the British Universitiescompetitions.

If you are considering applying for one of our courses, fullor part-time; undergraduate or postgraduate; taught orresearch-based, then I trust that you will find the range ofcourses attractive. Cardiff is a wonderful city in which tostudy and the Cardiff School of Sport has an enviablereputation for its academic provision and sportingexcellence.

Cardiff School of Sport, with its 60 year history, is a recognised centre of excellence withinthe United Kingdom. It has established a national and international reputation for the qualityof its academic, sporting and professional work.

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A range of well-established sport relatedundergraduate programmes underpinned by highquality teaching delivered by a large team with expertknowledge across a wide range of subjects. Theprogrammes’ modular framework provide students withflexibility in their course of study.

Rated in Top Four Sport Science Degree Courses inthe UK. The Sunday Times University Guide, Sep 10,2006.

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science is endorsedby the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.

British Universities Sports AssociationChampionships winners Women’s Rugby Union for thelast 3 years (2006, 2007, 2008).

Cardiff is one of the least expensive universitytowns in Britain. Students in Cardiff will be more than£2,400 a year better off than the average (excludingtuition fees, bursaries and grants). The Times, Aug 7,2006.

BA (Hons) Dance is in the top 15 degrees of its type(The Times Good University Guide 2007).

Sporting Excellence. Through a close relationshipbetween the School and the Athletic Union, UWICsupports students in their quest for sporting excellence inTeam and Individual BUCS Performance, National LeagueProfile, Internationals, World Championships,

World Student Games, Commonwealth Games andOlympic Games.

Research Culture. According to the 2008 ResearchAssessment Exercise, 70% of the Cardiff School of Sport’sresearch has international impact with a quarter beingclassified as internationally excellent or world leading.

High Employability on Completion of DegreeCourse. Over 95% of students are in employment orundertaking further study within 6 months of completingtheir degree.

C Y N C O E D C A M P U SCardiff School of Sport and all its teaching and practicalfacilities are situated on the Cyncoed Campus. Thecampus is compact, friendly and within easy reach of localshops, Cardiff city centre and road and rail transport links.There are 520 single study bedrooms on the campus. Allrooms have high-speed, unlimited internet accessincluded in the halls fees. There are laundry facilities onsite. The Campus is served by the university bus serviceand Cardiff Bus. Students resident at Cyncoed are wellplaced to take advantage of the extensive sports andrecreational facilities located at the campus, including TheNational Indoor Athletics Centre, an indoor swimmingpool, Students' Union bar/disco, indoor tennis centre anda fitness suite.

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C A R D I F F S C H O O L O F S P O R T FA C I L I T I E SI N C L U D E :• Floodlit, eight lane international standard Mondo

synthetic track with full field event facilities

• An artificial sand dressed pitch

• The Wales Sports Centre for the Disabled

• LTA Indoor and Outdoor Tennis Centre

• Floodlit netball centre

• Dedicated dance studio

• Grandstand and terracing for the rugby and soccer pitches

• Olympic gymnastic training centre

• Indoor cricket facilities

• 25m swimming pool

• Extensive sport science laboratories

• UWIC is an MCC University Centre of Excellencefor Cricket

• The Centre for Performance Analysis services the needs of many international squads and elite clubs

• Sport Medicine/Physiotherapy Clinic.

National Indoor Athletics Centre (NIAC) -incorporating a 200m banked track, 140m straight andspecialist field event facilities and designated The UKAthletics Talent Development Academy.

U K AT H L E T I C S TA L E N T D E V E L O P M E N TA C A D E M Y AT U W I C In collaboration with UWIC, NIAC houses UKA TalentDevelopment Academy, and the Welsh Athletics TalentDevelopment Academy, where student and non-studentathletes on the World Class Programme train.

Not only 'World Class Talent' athletes attending UWIC areeligible to become part of the Academy, but also thosewho are attending other local universities or living andworking in the area. UWIC is the only university in theUK to have a full indoor athletics competition and trainingfacility on site.

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AT H L E T I C U N I O N S P O R T S C L U B SAquatics • Athletics • Badminton •

Men’s and Women’s Basketball • Cricket •

Men’s and Women’s Football • Golf • Gymnastics •

Men’s and Women’s Hockey • Netball • Lacrosse

Men’s and Women’s Rugby • Rugby League •

Squash • Tennis • Trampolining • Volleyball •

Water Polo •

If a sport is unavailable at UWIC the Athletic Union willadvise the student on local clubs and will enter thestudent into BUCS competitions.

C O M M I T M E N T T O N AT I O N A L L E A G U EA N D C U P C O M P E T I T I O N SUWIC is one of the few universities in the UK fullycommitted to sustained participation and success in NationalLeague and Cup competitions across a range of major sports.

U W I C S P O R T AT N AT I O N A L L E V E LAthletics Celtic Nations Indoor Cup held annually in NIAC

UWIC Grand Prix open meeting series throughout thewinter

Cross Country team competes in the Gwent League

UWIC athletes compete in all UK Senior, Under 23 andJunior Championships

Some UWIC athletes compete at World and EuropeanSenior Championships and European Junior, Under 23and World University Games Championship levels

UWIC Archers Women’s Basketball TeamNational Division One EBA

FootballDivision 2 of Welsh National League

Women’s Football Division One South Wales Women’s League

Cardiff and UWIC Men’s Hockey ClubSophia Gardens. Represent Wales in Europe and are the most successful Welsh team ever in Europe

Women’s HockeyPremier Division South Wales Hockey League

LacrosseELA Mixed and Men’s League

NetballPremier Division South Glamorgan Netball League

UWIC RFCNational League Division One East and in the Konica-Minolta Cup

UWIC Women’s RugbyWelsh Women’s Rugby Union National League Division One

SquashSouth Glamorgan Premier League

VolleyballWomen’s and Men’s, National League Division 3 and Gloucester League

Water PoloSouth West Water Polo League


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U W I C S U C C E S S E S I N T H E B U S A C H A M P I O N S H I P S I N C L U D E :

2 0 0 8 2 0 0 9 2 0 1 0 Women’s Rugby Union Women’s Basketball Women’s Basketball

Women’s Football Men’s Boxing (60Kg) Women’s Rugby Union

Women’s Basketball Womens Rugby Union Men’s Trampoline Team

Trampolining Cricket Women’s Trampoline Team

Men’sRugby Union 7s Women’s Netball

Indoor Cricket


S P O R T S S C H O L A R S H I P SA very successful scholarship programme operates atUWIC supporting the development of elite performers ina range of sports. The scholarships offer:

• Up to £1000 per annum for the agreed duration of yourcourse. In some cases the Scholarship may besupplemented by additional sponsorship

• Gold card membership of the Sport and Leisure Club

• Specialist coaching

• Advice on planning academic and competitiveprogrammes

• Liaison with national governing bodies

• Private healthcare insurance

• Other available services include:

Fitness training and monitoring

Performance analysis

Sports psychology

Nutritional advice

Physiotherapy

Podiatry

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Designated an "elite" athlete / performer

Represented country in sport at intermediate or senior level

Top ten national ranking

Identified by the sport's national governing body ashaving the potential to become a full international

Gaining a place on one of UWIC's full-time courses, whichneed not be sport related.

E L I T E AT H L E T E S U P P O R T S C H E M E ( E A S S )The scheme is designed to provide sports science andlifestyle support for students who are involved in, andrepresent UWIC at the elite level within the BUSA orNational League programmes organised and promoted bythe UWIC Athletic Union.

The scheme is open to all students registered as a studentat UWIC. Team-based and individual athletes areaccommodated within the structure and can benefit fromappropriate support in the areas of:

Physiology

Biomechanics

Life Style Counselling

Psychology

Sports Notation

Physiotherapy

Sports Massage

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Students can be nominated by the relevant Director ofSport / Head Coach or make an individual approach to thejoin the scheme and be a member of the UWIC Sport andLeisure Club to qualify for EASS support.

C O A C H E D U C AT I O NUWIC in partnership with Cardiff Council SportsDevelopment Team runs National Governing Bodycourses, FAW and Sports Coach courses during theacademic year.

Details can be obtained from UWIC Sports Facilities on029 2041 6777 or by visiting the web site atwww.uwic.ac.uk/sfm and clicking on Coaching Awards.


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W H AT D O E S C A R D I F F H AV E T O O F F E R ?If you are looking for a place where you will be made to feel welcome, somewhere that’slively, inexpensive and easy to get around, Cardiff is your answer. It’s a young,prosperous and vibrant city, full of character and atmosphere with a range of first classfacilities for sport, entertainment, nightlife, shopping and sight seeing.

The Wales Millennium Centre – hosting worldwide critically acclaimed stage shows and events.

Cardiff International Arena – concert venue.

St David’s Hall, The New Theatre, Sherman Theatre.

More high street retailers than any similar sized British city plus great Victorian shoppingarcades.

A wide variety of first class clubs, pubs and bars in the city centre

Cardiff Bay and Mermaid Quay – bars, restaurants, cafes, cinema complex, 10-pinbowling and shops; a relaxing place to eat and shop on the waterfront.

Good public transport.

Within easy reach of local beaches and national parks.

3000 acres of parks and gardens.

Easy access to other cities:

Cardiff International Airport - 30 minutes from Cardiff City Centre by train or car

London - 2 hours by train or 3 hours by car

London Heathrow Airport - 2 hours by train or car

Bristol - 50 minutes by train or car

Bristol Airport – I hour by car

Birmingham - 2 hours by train or by car

Manchester - 3 hours by train or by car

Plymouth - 3 hours 20 minutes by train or 3hrs by car


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S P O R T I N G C I T YMillennium Stadium - biggest undercover sports venue in Europevenue for rugby,football, motor sports, music and concerts. Venue for 2012 Olympic Games – hosting atleast eight football matches.

Cardiff Rugby Club (Cardiff Blues) – the Blues’ stadium is next to the MillenniumStadium both of which are built on the famous Cardiff Arms Park.

Cardiff City Football Club - A new 26000 seat stadium for the 2009/10 season

Welsh Institute of Sport (Sophia Gardens, Cardiff City Centre) – Welsh Institute ofSport (Sophia Gardens, Cardiff City Centre) – The Institute has close links with UWICproviding governance, funding, policy and sports science support to Welsh sport. Itprovides a venue for UWIC students to join appropriate national squads for training.

Cardiff International Sports Village – home to the new 50-metre, 10-lanecompetition swimming pool.

Glamorgan Cricket Club – Host to the Third Ashes Test between England andAustralia in 2009

Wales National Velodrome (Newport – 20 minutes) The Velodrome is one of only2 of its kind in the UK and forms part of the Newport International Sports Village; itfeatures 250 metre Siberian pine track.

Celtic Manor Golf Club - venue for the 2010 Ryder Cup and home of The CelticManor Wales Open, a European Tour event, The Celtic Manor Resort offers 3 world-class championship courses.

Cardiff County Council Sport and Leisure – facilities operated by the councilinclude the Athletic Stadium, Llanishen Sailing Centre, Cardiff Riding School, MaindyCycle Track.

Llandaff Rowing Club and Cardiff City Rowing Club – provide access to trainingon the rivers Taff and Ely and Cardiff Bay.

O U T D O O R P U R S U I T SThe Taff Trail – a 55-mile cycle / foot path from Brecon to Cardiff Bay.

Mountain Bike Single-tracks – Gorlech Trail, Afan Forest Park, Cwm Carn.

Brecon Beacons National Park – walking, cycling, horse-riding, climbing, sailing.

Gower Peninsular / Pembrokeshire Coast – water sports including canoeing, surfkayaking, surfing, windsurfing, kite surfing.


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The undergraduate programmes offer some of the bestand most popular sport related courses in the UK. Thecourses are designed to meet current market needs andthe curricula are based on attractive mixes of theoreticalstudies, laboratory based work and practical workshops.Six undergraduate sport studies courses are offered:

BSc (Hons) Sport and Physical Education

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching

BSc (Hons) Sport Development

BSc (Hons) Sport Conditioning, Rehabilitationand Massage

BSc (Hons) Sport Management

The School also offers a BA (Hons) Dance and BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Intercalated)

G E N E R A L C O U R S E I N F O R M AT I O N

Length - Three years full-time and up to seven yearspart-time

Sporting Profile - Applicants should normally have asports performance profile at, or equivalent to, countystandard in at least one sport.

Learning and Teaching - All the courses are modular innature and equate to 120 credit points in each year. Thecompulsory modules, undertaken by all students,underpin the research elements of the courses. Eachcourse has core modules that define the course andunderpin the learning outcomes. Additionally, on eachcourse, for most years of study, students may choose anumber of option modules that are aligned to theirprogramme. Details of modules and choices can befound at uwic.ac.uk/courses/sport

Each 20 credit module has a maximum contact time of 3-hours per week (approx 18 teaching hours per week)consisting of lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratorypractical session and practical coaching workshops.Students are expected to commit 100-hours study to eachmodule in the form of formal classes, directed study andassessment.

Practical Sport Modules - Students can choose fromthe following practical sport modules:

• Gymnastics • Trampolining • Dance • Rugby Union •Soccer • Hockey • Netball • Basketball • Tennis •Volleyball • Athletics • Squash • Badminton • Cricket •Swimming • Water Polo • Outdoor Activities • HealthRelated Exercise

Assessment - The Cardiff School of Sport assessmentstrategies for each module vary to ensure that mostappropriate method is used for that area of study.Generally, the undergraduate modules are assessed by acombination of coursework submissions, presentationand examinations. Students who wish to obtain anhonours degree award will be expected to produce anIndependent Project or Enterprise Project (dependentupon programme of study) of not more than 10,000words in the final year.

Further Information - If you are interested in any of ourcourses, you can find more detail on the UWIC websitewww.uwic.ac.uk and in the UWIC prospectus which wecan send you on request. Admissions Tutors and CourseDirectors will be happy to take with you about thecourses; please email [email protected]. Alternatively youcan contact the UWIC Central Admissions Office on 029 2041 6044, or email – [email protected]


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B S C ( H O N S ) S P O R T A N D E X E R C I S E S C I E N C EUCAS Code: C600

Entry Requirements:320 UCAS Tariff Points including grades BB from at leasttwo A levels (or equivalent) including Science

Career Potential:This course prepares graduates to follow careers infitness instruction and health promotion, teaching andlecturing in primary, secondary and higher education,coaching, the leisure industry, sport science and in thefield of community sports development. Past graduateshave gone on to study physiotherapy, osteopathy,chiropractic and nursing; others have obtainedemployment coaching cricket in Australia, as a tennisprofessional for David Lloyd, as a strength andconditioning coach for Bristol Rugby Club, or joined theArmed Forces. The subjects studied and skills learnt givegraduates the opportunity to continue their education toMaster and Doctorate level or undertake a PGCE.

Course Content:The course focuses on the scientific basis of participationin exercise and performance in sport. The main thrust ofthe course is based on the disciplines of physiology,biomechanics and psychology and in measurementissues in sport and exercise science, notational analysisand adapted physical activity. In addition, Sport andExercise Science Students will follow a unique pathwaythroughout the 3 levels that focuses on interdisciplinaryand multidisciplinary aspects of Sport and ExerciseScience with a high level of vocational relevance andexperience. You will be given many opportunities todevelop your practical contextual knowledge in training,coaching and performance.

B S C ( H O N S ) S P O R T A N D P H Y S I C A L E D U C AT I O NUCAS Code: C604

Entry Requirements:300 UCAS Tariff Points inc. Grades BB from at least twoA levels (or equivalent)

Career Potential:Our graduates follow careers in teaching/coaching, theleisure industry, sport science and community sportsdevelopment and also in recreation management and asnational and regional coaches. Past graduates haveobtained employment teaching, coaching gymnastics,soccer or trampolining, as fitness consultants andtrainers, as sports administrators or joined the ArmedForces or Police Service; others have undertaken furtherstudy in the areas of physiotherapy, sports massage,nursing and teaching. The subjects studied and skillslearnt will give you the opportunity to continue youreducation to Master and Doctorate level or to undertakea Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

Course Content:This course will allow you to effectively analyse andassess performance within sport and physical education.Once a wide foundation of knowledge relating toperformance and participation has been established inyear one, you have a very broad option selection in yeartwo and no compulsory taught modules in your final yearof study. You may apply your specialism in sports science,socio-cultural or philosophical disciplines to examine theneeds of the sports performer.


B S C ( H O N S ) S P O R T S C O N D I T I O N I N G ,R E H A B I L I TAT I O N A N D M A S S S A G EUCAS Code: C607

Entry Requirements:300 UCAS Tariff Points inc. Grades BB from at least two A levels (or equivalent) inc. Science.

Career Potential:This course provides graduates with the skills andknowledge to work in sport conditioning, rehabilitation,sports massage or sports science settings. Graduatesobtaining the SPS Diploma will be equipped to seekemployment as sport massage practitioners. Additionalprofessional qualifications including, strength andconditioning, and exercise instruction / leadership will beavailable (at additional costs) to assist students who wishto gain entry on to the Register of Exercise Professionals;this will enable graduates to work within health andfitness clubs, in community leisure centres, sports injury /rehabilitation settings, as self-employed personal trainers,

in health promotion and exercise prescription. Othergraduate opportunities exist within sport science andcoaching; graduates will also be able to undertake furtherstudy at Masters or PhD level or complete a PGCE.

Course Content:The course is multi-disciplinary in nature building on theUniversity's strengths in sport science, sportperformance, health and sports massage. The programmecomprises modules shared with other sports-relatedcourses and others specifically designed for the courseincluding anatomy and physiology, strength andconditioning, and sports injuries and rehabilitation.Students are required to complete elements of clinicalpractice and a work placement.


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B S C ( H O N S ) S P O R T D E V E L O P M E N TUCAS Code: C602

Entry Requirements:280 UCAS Tariff Points inc. Grades BB from at least two Alevels (or equivalent) inc. relevant subjects.

Career Potential:Our graduates follow careers in teaching, coaching,leisure/sports management, and community sportsdevelopment. Past graduates have, and continue toobtained employment in local authorities, nationalgoverning bodies, sports councils, sports marketingcompanies, event management organisations the

adventure activity industry and the university sector orbeen accepted onto management trainee programmes;others have undertaken further study at master’s level orundertaken a PGCE.

Course Content:This course focuses on preparing you to apply anddisseminate your knowledge of sports developmentissues into local, regional and national sportsdevelopment contexts. It will also allow you to integrateand assimilate the knowledge, skills and experiencesgained into a thorough appreciation of the issues andoperational contexts of sports development.


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B S C ( H O N S ) S P O R T C O A C H I N GUCAS Code: C603

Entry Requirements:280 UCAS Tariff Points inc. at least two A levels (orequivalent) inc. relevant subjects.

Career Potential:Our graduates can follow careers in coaching andteaching, the leisure industry, sports science support andin the field of sports development. Past graduates haveobtained employment in coaching in the UK and abroadin a variety of sporting contexts some examples of whichinclude football coaching in Adelaide, Australia, and inthe USA, Assistant Academy Manager for a championshipfootball club, rugby coaching in Singapore, multi-sportcoaching in Shanghai and swimming coaching in Wales.In addition graduates have found employment working assport development officers for local authorities andNational Governing Bodies, as fitness consultants andtrainers. The subjects studied and skills learnt will also

give graduates the opportunity to continue theireducation to Master’s Doctorate level or undertake a PostGraduate Certificate in Education

Course Content:The course focuses on the application and disseminationof knowledge in the practical coaching environment. Themain thrust of the course is based on the CoachingProcess allowing a major contribution from other keydisciplines, such as physiology, biomechanics,psychology, measurement issues in sport and exercisescience, performance analysis and adapted physicalactivity. These elements give the course a unique flavour.You will be given many opportunities to develop yourpractical and contextual knowledge in training, coachingand performance which will allow you to evaluate andmodify your own behaviour and that of performers in arange of sports. It will also enable you to appreciate therole of the professional coach and to understand thequalities needed to coach effectively.

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B S C ( H O N S ) S P O R T M A N A G E M E N TUCAS Code: CN62

Entry Requirements:280 UCAS Tariff Points inc. Grades BB from at least twoA levels (or equivalent)

Career Potential:Our graduates can follow careers in sport facilitiesmanagement, health and fitness management, sportmanagement consultancy, teaching and lecturing, sportsevent management, sports development and in localauthority sports departments. In addition, graduates canfollow management careers in other industry sectors, jointhe armed or uniformed forces, or set up their ownbusiness. The flexibility of the programme is one of its keystrengths with students being able to direct their study toprepare themselves for their chosen career path,particularly during the final year of their programme. As well as these employment options graduates canundertake postgraduate study including PGCE, MSc and MA.

Course Content:The course will develop the critical understanding,professional knowledge, skills and attitudes that you willneed to take up a managerial position in the fastexpanding sport management industry. Modules willfocus on sport management as an activity, the impact ofthat activity and on the underlying business principlesthat help to sustain and develop the sport industry. Youwill be expected to take part in practical sports.

B A ( H O N S ) D A N C EUCAS Code: W500

Career Potential:There has been an increase in the range of careeropportunities in the field of dance in recent years, fed bythe increased demand for dance activity in a variety ofsettings. This is an exciting course designed to meetthose demands by preparing the skilled dancepractitioners of the future. As such the course willprepare students for a range of careers in the danceindustry, particularly dance performance work and thatwhich takes place in community and education settings.Career opportunities include; work as community andeducation dance practitioners, choreographers andperformers; dance project managers; dance developmentofficers, dance administrators; dance company educationofficers; and researchers.

Course Content:As the first degree programme in Dance in Wales, thecourse aims to develop you as a creative, reflective dancepractitioner with independent learning skills, giving youthe ability to apply your knowledge and understanding toa variety of contexts. A balance of academic andvocational studies provides the basis for teaching andlearning, with contemporary dance as the main focus forthe course. In examining contemporary dance practice 3strands and the interrelationship between them form thecore of studies i.e. dance theatre, community dance anddance education.

Common to those strands are the concepts of making andpresenting dance; and the dance infrastructure. Throughthe course students engage in developing theirknowledge, skills and understanding of these concepts


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Cardiff School of Sport,Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed,

Cardiff CF23 6XD

Tel: 029 2041 6591email: [email protected]

uwic.ac.uk/sport

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