Hartpury University Prospectus

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This degree balances practical experience in industry with academic study to give you the expertise that employers are looking for. Develop your skills in sports leadership, science and coaching to prepare you for the competitive sports industry. You’ll learn with industry-standard facilities and have opportunities to work with athletes and teams from our Sports Academies together with individuals associated with our community sport partners. In your first year, specialist modules on sport psychology, sports coaching and exercise physiology, for example, will give you insights into different areas, after which you can tailor your studies to suit you. experience on this course. This will give you insights into different career pathways as well as experience for your CV. Students work with sports organisations, local and across the UK, as well as with our own sports teams, including our student-led Hartpury RFC. This course is ideal for those who are passionate about sport and want to undertake an industry-focused qualification before progressing into employment or further study. Join an industry focused and hands-on sports degree. Develop your expertise in a range of sports and exercise subjects, ready for your sports performance career. Graduate destinations • Talent Scout, Huddersfield Football Club • Professional Footballer, Östersunds FK • Performance Analyst, Birmingham City FC • Football and Futsal Coach, Bristol Rovers FC • Sports Coach, Royal Hospital School • Sport Development Lead Young Gloucestershire Industry opportunities You’ll complete over 200 hours of work Sports Performance and Coaching * Foundation (FdSc) *Subject to validation

Graduate Profile

*Previously two courses, FdSc Sports Coaching and FdSc Sports Performance. The new name is subject to validation and may include some course changes.

Dan Holloway Nike Football UK Head Coach BSc Sports Coaching

Entry requirements A typical offer is 64-80 UCAS tariff points See entry requirements on pages 149-150 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

Being surrounded by top-class facilities and support staff on a daily basis all contribute to you achieving your desired performance levels, both on and off the field. Understanding what’s needed to work effectively within a team but also wanting to better yourself as an individual are all traits that Hartpury promotes and supports. That ethos and culture has helped me to take the path that I'm on now." practically, you develop a mindset that allows you to push yourself to perform at a higher level. "Being immersed in a high performance environment at Hartpury, both academically and

UCAS code C607 2 years

Scott Jones

"Hartpury has given me an edge over other students because we have access to such unique athletes, academic staff and facilities."

Dan Holloway coaching at the Nike Academy

BSc Sports Performance student