York St John University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This course is based around the study of biomechanics, physiology and psychology and is taught using a mix of lectures, seminars, practical field-based work, laboratory experience and research. A distinctive feature of all the Sport Degrees at York St John University is that they are underpinned by our philosophy (our ‘school of thought’) which is value-led and stresses the importance of social justice. Therefore, on our Sport & Exercise Degree you will learn how to put the performer before the performance, how to keep athletes healthy and how to develop excellence not elitism. In the Sports Science element of this degree you will learn about talent identification, talent development, training programmes, fitness testing and motivation. In the Exercise Science section of this degree you will how to develop the health of individuals and communities through physical activity. Topics include looking at the role exercise can play in preventing coronary heart disease, obesity, dementia and depression.
Modules
https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/foundation-years/sport-foundation-year/
Assessment method
https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/foundation-years/sport-foundation-year/
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- C7C6
- Institution code:
- Y75
- Campus name:
- York St John University
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14000 | Year 1 |
| International | £14000 | 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
For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.
Provider information
York St John University
Lord Mayor's Walk
York
YO31 7EX