Hartpury University Undergraduate Prospectus 2020

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You’ll graduate from this degree with a strong portfolio of coaching experience. This includes opportunities to work alongside top- level coaches at international competitions, as well as with horses and riders at novice and elite levels. You’ll learn how sports psychology can be used to get the best from the rider, as well as how performance analysis techniques can refine the horse- rider partnership and therefore performance. You’ll benefit from world-class facilities including our Rider Performance Centre that includes horse simulators, strength and conditioning and therapy suites. Industry opportunities You’ll gain industry experience through our links with local, national and international riding schools and training centres. We’re also part of the Equestrian Educational Network (EEN), which means you could have the opportunity to work abroad in places such as Portugal, Belgium and Finland.* This course is ideal for those who want to help get the best out of the horse and rider partnership, coaching and teaching at novice or professional level. Immerse yourself in a high- performance equine environment, enhancing your practical coaching skills with riders on site. Get hands- on in world-class facilities, including our Rider Performance Centre and championship arenas. Graduate destinations • Professional Coach and Rider, Portugal • Freelance Equestrian Coach • Postgraduate study Equestrian Sports Coaching BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements A typical offer is 96-112 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

UCAS code DC4F 3 years

Integrated placement year - An optional extra year in industry to prepare for your career

Semester abroad - Study a semester of your degree in the USA on a study exchange*

Our research is investigating whether whips in equestrian sport are being used for the right purpose and in the right way to maximise horse welfare and performance Did you know?

*Additional costs may apply. Please see course page on website