Applied Equine Management (Coaching)

This programme will enable students to develop excellent practical management skills as well as provide sound academic knowledge in order to promote equine health, fitness, and performance in both the commercial and competition settings. <br/><br/>**What will I study?**<br/>Year 1:<br/>Modules introduce the student to Equine Anatomy and Physiology and Applied Vocational Equine Management and include modules specific to the programme, such as Equine Sports Coaching and Introduction to Sports Science.<br/><br/>Students can choose between an elective Equitation* module and studying Equine Nutrition. Students are prepared for study with modules in Academic and Research skills.<br/><br/>Year 2:<br/>Subjects develop on the first year incorporating valuable topics such as Equine Exercise Physiology and Equine Facility Management.<br/><br/>Students complete specialised modules to support working in the Sports Science and Coaching industry including Advanced Equitation*, Advanced Equine Coaching and Rider Health and Fitness. Those students electing not to ride will have the opportunity to study Equine Behaviour and Welfare.<br/><br/>Valuable transferable skills are gained in Introductory Research Analysis. <br/><br/><br/>- Option modules will run where there are sufficient student numbers, otherwise an alternative option module may be offered (* denotes ridden elective modules are subject to riding assessments). <br/><br/><br/>- Free training towards BHS Stage Assessments throughout your programme. <br/><br/><br/>**Learning and Teaching Approach**<br/>For all modules, theory lectures are delivered that aim to deliver the core content and provide the underpinning knowledge. To complement the theory lectures, students have group seminars / practical sessions that are used to reinforce concepts delivered theoretically, utilising excellent laboratory facilities and equine centre.<br/><br/>The teaching methods focus on facilitating a student centred approach to enhance the independent learning that takes place outside of the classroom. Within work based learning modules students undertake weekly yard experience with both academic and commercial instructors, developing both industry and transferable skills.<br/><br/>**Contact Time**<br/>Approximately 16 hours a week to include lectures, seminars, practicals and tutorials.<br/>Students are also expected to carry out a significant amount of private study in addition to contact time (25-30 hours a week).<br/><br/>**What else can I expect?**<br/>- Additional facilities include Science Centre, IT suites, dedicated University Centre, study spaces and social areas, and modern Learning Resources Centre.<br/><br/><br/>- Online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) used to enhance and facilitate teaching and independent learning on all programmes.<br/><br/><br/>- Experienced, supportive and motivated staff with both academic and industrial experience.<br/><br/><br/>- Our experienced Life Coaches are on hand to help you through your University journey from mentoring and coaching to health, wellbeing and resilience. Learn more about how our Life Coaches can support you: https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/university-centre/life-skills-team-at-ucbb<br/><br/><br/>- Talks from a range of visiting speakers.<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunities to attend trips to enhance learning.<br/><br/><br/>- Students have access to a range of support through our study skills, and health and wellbeing teams. Further information can be found on our website: https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/student-life/student-support<br/><br/><br/>- Relevant extra-curricular activity and/or work experience is encouraged of all students in order to enhance learning.<br/><br/><br/>**Career Opportunities**<br/>Students can gain positions within equestrian centres, training and event facilities, governing bodies, product manufacturers, retail companies, and equine welfare organisations.<br/><br/>Students who choose to study for the additional BHS qualifications alongside the programme are able to work as equine coaches, both self-employed and within accredited training centres.