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Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) at University of Lancashire - UCAS

Course summary

Course Overview This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning Our Sport and Exercise Science foundation year gives you the academic skills and confidence to study a degree at university. Our foundation year prepares you to study at degree level. You’ll learn how to research, write and present your ideas. You'll also gain soft skills like groupwork, communication and note-taking. You’ll explore contemporary issues in sport and wellbeing, as you engage in key debates and discussions. You’ll create a project or portfolio on a topic that interests you. You’ll think critically, reflect on your learning, and present your ideas clearly. These skills will help you succeed in university and beyond. Upon successful completion of your foundation year, you can progress on to our Sport and Exercise Science degree. You'll focus on physiology, psychology and biomechanics, giving you an in-depth understanding of movement. Develop your skills in our advanced sports science labs and real-world settings. You can also progress onto: Football Studies BSc (Hons) Physical Education and Sport BA (Hons) Sport Business Management BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) Leadership through Outdoor Adventure BA (Hons) Nutrition BSc (Hons) Why study with us

  • You’ll gain important study skills to get you fully prepared for degree-level study.
  • You’ll explore current sport issues, engaging with key discussions and debates in the field.
  • Once you progress onto your degree, you'll study physiology, psychology and biomechanics.
What you'll do
  • You’ll develop skills and knowledge that will help you as you continue on to your degree.
  • You'll be taught by your course team who are research active and have a wealth of experience.
  • Once you progress onto your degree, you'll learn through a practical approach that gives you real-world experience.
Future Careers Our Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) degree can lead to a career as a sports scientist, performance consultant, or even research and teaching. Our graduates work in leisure companies, health and fitness clubs, hotels, outdoor pursuits centres, retail and commercial organisations. You could also work for local authorities, further and higher education institutions, schools, and the NHS. You could also take up roles with sports governing bodies, Sport England, charitable trusts, sports clubs, and the armed services and police.

Modules

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
S378
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 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

Please note fees for the foundation year will be £9,535, and then £9,535 per year for the remainder of the course. *subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index Inflation rate and increases permitted by the Government
Sport and Exercise Science (with Foundation Year) at University of Lancashire - UCAS