Sports Science at University of Salford - UCAS

University of Salford

Degree level: Undergraduate

Sports Science

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Course summary

Our Sports Science programme course is designed to 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)

We were proud to be ranked number one in the North West for Sports Science in the Complete University Guide 2023. Additionally, our programme is accredited by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA), reflecting our high industry standards in teaching.

Modules

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.

You will also choose one module in each semester from the following: -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.

Assessment method

Assessment will include coursework, oral presentations, poster presentations, and written and practical exams.

Professional bodies

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

BASES, British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences
International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA)

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:: C610

Institution code:: S03

Campus name:: Peel Park Campus

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points

A level

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

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 0 credits P: 0 credits

60 credits required in total, including 45 credits at level 3, with a minimum of 30 level 3 credits at at Distinction grade. The other 15 credits will be level 2 and will not be graded. Access to HE Diploma must be Science based, however applicants with relevant Sport/ Health subjects may be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants must also hold full separate GCSE Maths & English at grade C or 4 (or above).

Scottish Higher

112 to 120 UCAS points from A/C grades only. D grades and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Highers may be combined with Advanced Highers to contribute to 112 Tariff Point requirement, A/C grade Advanced Highers considered only. At least one of the following subjects required: Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Mathematics, Sport Science, PE. However applicants without one of these subjects may be considered on a case by case basis with suitable relevant experience.

AS - CC

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

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DM

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - DDM

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

Scottish Advanced Higher - BBB

112 to 120 UCAS points from A/C grades only. D grades and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Highers may be combined with Advanced Highers to contribute to 112 to 120 Tariff Point requirement, A/C grade Advanced Highers considered only. At least one of the following subjects required: Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Mathematics, Sport Science, PE. However applicants without one of these subjects may be considered on a case by case basis with suitable relevant experience.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points

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

112 to 120 UCAS points required, points from A/C grades considered only. D grade and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Must include English, Mathematics and a Science at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in old system). At least one of the following subjects (Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology or Mathematics) is preferable but applicants without may be considered on a case by case basis.

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

T Level - M

Five GCSEs at grade C or 4 (or above) required. Must include English Language, Mathematics and a Science. UK Equivalencies (such as Key Skills/ Functional Skills level 2 Numeracy/ Literacy) are accepted. Applicants with non UK qualifications will need to meet the minimum GCSE requirements with a satisfactory GCSE equivalent qualification.

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University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT

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