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Course summary
This foundation year programme will provide a solid foundation and pathway into our Sports Science degree programme. The key areas of study will be effective communication and study skills and you will be introduced to basic theories and concepts within the discipline. On our accredited Sports Science degree programme, you will develop your skills in analysing and evaluating performance, and in providing interventions across both traditional sports science disciplines—such as exercise physiology, psychology, biomechanics, and nutrition—and contemporary areas like performance analysis and strength and conditioning. In your final year, you can choose from various pathways to specialise and prepare for a range of careers, including sports science support, teaching, coaching, performance analysis, and strength and conditioning. Depending on your chosen pathway, you can graduate with one of the following awards:
- BSc (Hons) Sports Science
- BSc (Hons) Sports Science (Strength and Conditioning)
- BSc (Hons) Sports Science (Performance Analysis)
Modules
- Foundation year: Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription, University Life, Introduction to Applied Sciences, Introduction to Exploring Evidence, and Foundations of Mental and Physical Health.
- Year one: Human Physiology, Bioenergetics and Nutrients, Principles of Training, Introduction to Sports Science, Introduction to Sports Psychology, and Introduction to Sports Biomechanics.
- Year two: Exercise Physiology, Applied Strength and Conditioning, Research Methods and Study Design, Sports Nutrition, Biomechanics and Performance Analysis, and Psychology of Exercise and Health.
- Year three: Dissertation, Sport Science Placement and Employability, and your choice of pathway from Advanced Strength and Conditioning, Applied Human Performance, or Advanced Performance Analysis.
- Semester one: Advanced Topics in Sport Psychology or Advanced Topics in Exercise Physiology.
- Semester two: Advanced Topics in Sports Nutrition or Biomechanics and Skill Acquisition.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C611
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
This course is not suitable for international students. If you are an international student and interested in a foundation year study pathway, the University of Salford website has details of the International Foundation Year.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants will be required to have GCSE grade C/4 in Maths and English or an approved equivalency such as Key Skills level 2 or Functional Skills level 2
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT