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Equine Sports Science and Coaching at University Centre Bishop Burton - UCAS

Course summary

Equestrian sport is benefitting from advances in technology and analysis techniques to improve both rider and equine performance. This degree programme will equip you with the knowledge, skills and insight to be part of this progression. There is demand within the equine industry for highly qualified coaches, and our programme incorporates applied modules at all levels so that you can develop into a coach who can apply scientific training and coaching techniques to equestrian sport. During the final year you will develop skills in coaching specialist populations, equipping you with confidence and experience to provide inclusive practice, supporting widening participation in equine sport. Our coaching and equitation modules are taught in line with industry qualifications and you will be encouraged and supported to complete British Horse Society stages alongside your degree in preparation for entering the industry in instructor-based roles, in either a freelance capacity or within equine centres. You will study a breadth of scientific modules such as horse anatomy, exercise physiology and sport injury, giving you sound underpinning for entering applied equine facility settings. You will also obtain key business acumen to prepare to manage your own business or work within management roles. You will also develop valuable skills in reflective practice, communication and evaluation, which are essential for working in performance settings. What will I study? Year 1:

  • Academic, Employment and Professional Skills
  • Equine Health & Husbandry
  • Equine Sport Coaching
  • Equine Anatomy & Physiology
  • Introduction to Research Skills
  • Equine Multi-Disciplinary Team
  • Equitation or Equine Nutrition
  • Introduction to Sport Science
Year 2:
  • Research Methods & Analysis
  • Equine Exercise Physiology
  • Advanced Equitation or Equine Behaviour and Welfare
  • Rider Health and Fitness
  • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
  • Advanced Equine Coaching
  • Sport Psychology and Behaviour Changes
Year 3:
  • Dissertation
  • Rider Performance
  • Applied Equine Biomechanics
  • Coaching Specialist Populations
  • Equine Sport Injury
  • Contemporary Issues in Equestrianism.
Learning and Teaching Approach This programme is delivered with a variety of learning and teaching approaches, utilising excellent onsite resources and extensive industry links for applied aspects. For all modules, there are theory lectures delivered, aimed at providing the core content and underpinning knowledge. Lectures are used to convey the basic concepts, and facilitate further expansion of such concepts by the students, through independent study. To complement the theory lectures, students have group seminars and practical sessions that are used to reinforce those concepts delivered theoretically. This programme has a focus on practical ability in a yard and coaching setting, therefore many modules will have theory content supported by active development of practical skills utilising specialist equipment. Contact Time Contact time includes approximately 13 hours a week to include lectures, seminars, practical's and tutorials. Students are also expected to carry out a significant amount of independent study in addition to contact time (approximately 25-30 hours a week). Independent study includes reading around the subject, preparing for tutorials and seminars, preparing for, and completing, module assessments and revision for examinations; forming an essential part of a student’s learning journey. Career Opportunities Students graduating from this programme could follow careers in coaching settings in all disciplines, rider psychology, equine product development and sales, yard managerial roles, self employed coaches and rider performance and rehab specialists, such as that sought after for the Injured Jockeys Fund.

Modules

You will study; Equine anatomy and physiology Rider health and fitness Advanced equitation (elective) Equine exercise physiology Sport psychology Applied equine biomechanics Specialist coaching Rider performance Advanced equine coaching.

Assessment method

The programme will incorporate a variety of assessment methods across each academic year. The mix of assessments will seek to challenge and evaluate your knowledge, understanding and skills. Assessments for this programme may include written assignments, time-constrained assessments, logbooks and portfolios, practical assessments, seminars and presentations, project-based assessments, examinations and a dissertation. Tutors provide support for assessments in class. There will also be opportunity for formative assessment and feedback during the delivery of each module to monitor learning, and to support and prepare you for the summative assessments which make up the module. Feedback on your summative assessments will be given which will allow you to guide efforts and activities in subsequent modules. Staff aim to return assessed work within a 20 working day timeframe (not including holidays) in order that students can most benefit from the feedback.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
D3C6
Institution code:
B37
Campus name:
Bishop Burton
Campus code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

students should have a suitable HNC for year 2 entry

International applicants

University Centre Bishop Burton welcomes applicants from overseas. You will need to be issued with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to apply for your student visa to the UK. You will need to pay your course fees in full prior to a CAS being sent to you. In order for us to process this and for us to comply with our duties as a Sponsor we are required to check other aspects of your application, for example your financial status. For more details please visit www.bishopburton.ac.uk/student-life/international-students

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Life and/or experience of non-traditional students will be taken into account when considering applications. The successful completion of an entry task may be required when considering applications without the required formal entry qualifications. Advanced entry may be possible due to prior experience or certificated learning; applicants will be invited to complete the recognition of prior learning approval process.

Additional entry requirements

Other

GCSE English at grade C/4 or above. Suitable reference.


English language requirements

If first language is not English, or a Tier 4 student visa to study is required and GCSE grade C/4 English or equivalent is not held, English language proficiency level such as International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0 overall (with a minimum 5.5 in each skill) will need evidencing.


Student Outcomes

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85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £8950 Year 1
England £8950 Year 1
Northern Ireland £8950 Year 1
Scotland £8950 Year 1
Wales £8950 Year 1
International £12782 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Equine Sports Science and Coaching at University Centre Bishop Burton - UCAS