Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education BSc (Hons)

This course will allow you to develop a critical, theoretical and practical understanding of sport, coaching and physical education, as well as knowledge of physiology, physical activity and health, skill acquisition, psychology and sport sociology.

You will develop teaching, coaching, academic and scientific skills, and apply your knowledge and understanding to sport, education, health and other contexts in state-of-the-art facilities.

You will take a series of modules which have been specifically designed to develop your research, vocational and employability ski...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

30/09/2024

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Ashby Road
Loughborough
LE11 3TU
United Kingdom

Application Details

Course Code

C603

Institution Code

L79

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

A level

A,A,B

AAB including at least one of the following preferred subjects: Biology, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, History, Geography, Physical Education and English Literature or English Language.

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Access to HE Diploma

Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

35

35 (6,6,5 HL) to include at least one of the following preferred subjects at Higher Level: Biology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social and Cultural Anthropology, History, Geography, Sport, Exercise and Health Science and English Literature/Language A.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

We will consider the below vocational Extended Diplomas as standalone qualifications RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science - DDD with Distinctions in two of the following: units 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 12,13 RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport - DDD with Distinctions in two of the following units: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 19, 23, 24 RQF BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Science, Analytical and Forensic Science or Physical Science) - DDD OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical (CTEC) Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity - DDD If you are not sure whether you are taking the RQF reformed BTEC National qualification or the QCF unreformed BTEC qualification, or you are not sure of the exact title of your BTEC qualification, please check with your school or college. If you are studying towards a BTEC or CTEC Level 3 qualification in another subject-area (e.g. Sport and Outdoor Activities; Sport, Fitness and Personal Training; Sporting Excellence and Performance; Sports Coaching and Development; QCF Sport and Exercise Science) we are only able to consider an application from you if you are also studying an A level in one of our preferred subjects: Biology, Human Bio

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Majority 7/6 (A/B) grades at GCSE. Minimum grade 6/B in Maths, English Language and a Science. GCSE Maths Grade 6 There is no flexibility in this requirement. However, we will consider a grade B in Level 3 Core Maths as a suitable alternative. GCSE Scie

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B

AB, plus Highers at majority A/B grades

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University.

Extended Project

We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

T Level

For 2024 entry, T Levels are currently being considered on a case by case basis. More information can be found on our website at https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales £9,250
EU, International £27,250

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