Programme Specification for Sport and Exercise Science, Sports Coaching, Sports Development (Major, Joint or Minor)
Campus: Stratford
Why Study Sport as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
Sport & Exercise Science
This degree focuses in on the more pure scientific aspects of the enhancement of sporting performance, with the key areas of Physiology, Psychology and Biomechanics all being delivered
Sports Coaching
This degree focuses on the specific skills of operating as a coach at both a participation and a performance level, through such areas as Psychology, development of training programmes and performance analysis. It will also analyse the wider roles and functions of the coach with the processes of talent identification and the wider development of sporting skills.
Sports Development
This degrees focus in on the issues, processes and skills required to increase sporting opportunities for all people within the wider community.
All three degrees are based within the Applied Sports Science Field where the word 'Applied' in the Field title is very much in evidence as the various modules of study are centred on what is actually going on in the 'real world' and ensure that there is a constant focus on ensuring that our students develop the necessary knowledge, skills and experience necessary to be attractive to potential employers at the end of the Programme. The ways in which we achieve this are by;
- Developing broad-based, up-to-date subject knowledge
- Developing strong ‘people’ skills – e.g. communication/presentation skills
- Developing relevant work skills/qualifications – e.g. coaching awards, planning, use of information technology
- Developing an increasing range of opportunities to gain practical experience – e.g. placements, local coaching programmes
- Developing external contacts with people working in the industry to deliver presentations, provide ‘live’ case studies and to provide work shadowing opportunities
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Sport & Exercise Science, Sports Coaching & Sports Development.
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What can I combine with Sport?
Popular combinations include:
- Sports & Exercise Science/Cultural Studies (C6L6 - Mod/ONPF)
- Sports & Exercise Science/Information Technology (CG65 - BSc/ONPJ)
- Human Biology with Sports Coaching (B1C6 - BSc/OIoo)
- Sports Coaching with Clinical Science (C6B9 - BSc/OOoc)
- Sports Coaching with Psychology (C6C8 - BSc/OOja)
- Sports Coaching/Journalism Studies (CP65 - Mod/OOPL)
- Sports Coaching/Multimedia Design Technology (GX41)
- Sports Development with Human Biology (C6B1 - BSc/OPoi)
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit the page www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes for a full list.
Entry Requirements
240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level, with a minimum grade C in A2 PE, Science or Psychology). In addition to the above, we require GCSE Maths, English and Science grade C.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.
Other Sport programmes available
For further information on the range of Sport programmes available at UEL, please visit the School page
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on 0208 223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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