Course summary

This bespoke top-up course is for you if you have completed a related foundation degree or HND and wish to gain a full bachelor’s degree in one year. You will gain a deeper understanding of sport science and personal training as well as relevant experience through work placements/internships at sports organisations, schools and within a personal training environment, preparing you for a successful career. By linking closely to your previous studies and work experience it provides seamless progression to university-level study with the added benefit of a targeted initial induction and a week-long summer school to help support your academic development. Why choose this course?

• Study key areas of sport science (physical education) including pedagogy and sports performance as well as research methods and employability units.

• Develop your personal training skills and build partnerships with local sports clubs and teams with help from our excellent links with industry including Sport England, the Football Association.

• Learn from our team of experts in fitness, personal training and strength and conditioning.

• Gain sound training, skills and knowledge of sport science (physical education) together with the transferrable skills needed for a range of careers.

• Build your employability through relevant work placement/internships at sports organisations, schools and within a personal training environment where you can also carry out a research project.

• Benefit from specialist teaching laboratories and sports facilities at our School of Sports Science and Physical Activity as well as world-class teaching from a team with research expertise in environmental physiology, health and metabolism and movement within the sports science field.