University Centre Hartpury Prospectus 2019

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Sports Performance Foundation (FdSc)

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. In your first year, specialist modules on exercise psychology, sports coaching and exercise physiology will give you insights into different areas, after which you can tailor your studies to suit you. 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. Industry opportunities You’ll complete over 200 hours of work 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 own Championship rugby side. Graduate destinations • Talent Identification Scout, Huddersfield Football Club • Professional Footballer, Östersunds FK • Performance Analyst, Birmingham FC • Football and Futsal Coach, Bristol Rovers FC • Assistant Housemaster and Sports Coach, Royal Hospital School 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.

Entry requirements A typical offer is 64-80 UCAS tariff points See entry requirements on pages 135-136 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

UCAS code C607 2 years

Gain a university-level qualification in 2 years 2 years

Gain professional experience in our sports injury clinic

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