Course summary
MSc Sport (Adapted Sport) is an exciting new programme that builds on the University's growing reputation for providing inclusive (disability specific) education. This course will allow you to drive change and challenge the contested nature of adapted sport and disability through a personalised learning journey that supports your current or future career. This course is the first of its kind in the UK and offers you the chance to enhance your self-reflection and critical skills in the field of adapted sport, which are required by many employers. Key features
- MSc Sport (Adapted Sport)A welcoming, professional and passionate team of academics dedicated to Adapted Sport.
- A range of guest speakers who are involved in innovative practice and are specialists in their field
- Group trips to develop your professional networks
- Delivery of content in world class inclusive facilities
- An option to complete your placement in your current place of employment
Modules
Advanced Contemporary Issues in Disability Sport, Coaching and Special Education Needs and Disability in Physical Education; Leading People in Sport; Applied Pedagogy and Practice in Adapted Physical Activity; Professional Placement; Sports Research Project.
Assessment method
The course provides opportunities to test understanding and learning informally through the completion of practice or ‘formative’ assignments. Each module has one or more formal or ‘summative’ assessments which are graded and count towards the overall module grade. Assessment methods include a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations and a final Research Project. The precise assessment requirements for an individual student in an academic year will vary according to the course selected.
Entry requirements
Students will normally have a 2:1 degree classification in either a sport or related discipline. Students who hold a relevant degree classification of either 2:2 (or below), or, a non-related degree will be considered on a case by case basis. You may be required to submit a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate experience of work within the field. Applicants should be able to demonstrate academic capability for study at this level and strong interest and commitment in the relevant disciplines. If you are completing your period of Professional Placement in an environment where you may be working with children or vulnerable adults, you will be required to follow your home country procedures for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced disclosure checks. You must provide this evidence to University of Worcester staff prior to acceptance. Any applicants whose first language is not English or who has not been educated wholly or mainly in the medium of English must reach a minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.5 with a score of at least 5.5 in any individual component (or equivalent in an approved test in English). Or otherwise demonstrate that they have an adequate command of both written and spoken English before starting the course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Please see the university website for fee details.
Provider information
University of Worcester
Henwick Grove
Worcester
WR2 6AJ