Sport and Exercise Science - Mansfield FdSc
- Level(s) of Study: Foundation degree / Undergraduate
- UCAS Code(s): C601
- Start Date(s): September 2024
- Duration: Two years full-time
- Study Mode(s): Full-time
- Campus: NTU at Mansfield
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Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:
Taught at NTU in Mansfield, we are providing access to alternative routes in higher education. We've built qualifications with the local job market in mind. Each of our higher education courses is relevant, hands-on and work focused.
This course will require you to apply your learning to address current challenges of both enhancing sporting performance and physical activity in local contexts. The course is designed to support you, through gaining relevant experience, to develop your academic understanding, your discipline-specific practical skills and your transferable professional skills, and to allow you to showcase these to employers or providers of further study opportunities.
On completion of the foundation degree you will be eligible to apply to study our BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Science (Top-up).
If you have any questions about our Sport and Exercise Science course, you can now chat to our experienced lecturers and course leaders through Unibuddy.
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Top 20 in the UK for teaching quality in Sport Science (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
What you’ll study
Over both years of the course, you will analyse current data, and plan and deliver interventions to enhance both sporting performance physical activity in identified groups.
There are six modules in Year One each worth 20 credits
- Professional and Academic Skills 1
- Physical Activity for Health
- Performance Analysis (Individual Sports)
- Coaching Theory and Practice – Sociology of Sport
- Physiology, Training and Testing for Sport and Exercise
- Sport and Exercise Psychology 1
There are six modules in Year Two each worth 20 credits
- Professional and Academic Skills 2
- Training and Physical Activity Interventions for Sport and Health
- Sport and Exercise Psychology 2
- Nutrition for Sport and Health
- Current Issues in Sport and Exercise
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How you’re assessed
Year 1 - coursework (100%)
Year 2 - coursework (50%) and practical (50%)
Careers and employability
Your future career
Upon completion of the course, you can top up to degree level, with the BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Science course.
Graduates from this course are well-placed to take up a variety of careers within the sports industry and students can go straight into work after their foundation degree.
With an FdSc in Sport and Exercise Science you can start your career path towards roles such as Fitness Instructor, Sport coaches, instructors and officials, Sports Scientist or Sports Physiotherapist.
Excellent placement opportunities
The course includes an optional sandwich year placement between Year One and Year Two, or during Year Two. You can develop your skills and experience in a working environment which is highly valued by future employers. We offer Participation, Physiology, Nutrition, Performance Analysis and Psychology work experience opportunities with sports clubs such as Mansfield Town Football Academy.
Why undertake a placement?
- You will gain vital experience in a vocational position.
- It will boost your CV and build useful contacts for your future career.
- There are some exciting and challenging opportunities available
Careers Team
At NTU in Mansfield, our award-winning Employability team is here to inspire and enhance your career planning, whichever path you choose. Whether you wish to go on to further study or to look for job opportunities, we can guide you to be a successful candidate.
Campus and facilities
We are continually investing in our facilities and transforming our learning and teaching environment to create an inspiring and innovative atmosphere. Teaching will take place at the University Hub's £6.5 million University Centre, which opened in 2016 and which is equipped with the latest facilities and state-of-the-art technology. Facilities include:
- On-site Café
- Teaching and Learning Centre
- Library
- Social spaces
- Student support services
- Dedicated study zones including PC suites
As a Sport and Exercise Science student at NTU in Mansfield, you'll learn how to use sport and exercise science equipment and apply cutting-edge technologies in our high-tech Physiology Lab throughout your foundation degree.
Entry requirements
- 64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent including a Physical Education, Maths or a Science* subject (excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies)
- GCSEs – English and Maths grade C/4.
Other requirements:
You may also need to complete:
- an enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service check; and
- a Prohibition Order check; and
- a satisfactory placement suitability check.
* Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sport Studies or Psychology
To find out what qualifications have tariff points, please use our tariff calculator.
Other qualifications and experience
We may also consider credits achieved at other universities and your work/life experience through an assessment of prior learning. This may be for year one entry, or beyond the beginning of a course where applicable, for example, into year 2. Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route.
Getting in touch
If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form
This course is not suitable for tier 4 visa applicants.
We accept qualifications from schools, colleges and universities all over the world for entry onto our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. If you’re not sure how your international qualification matches our course requirements please visit our international qualifications page.
We have undergraduate Sport Science courses which are suitable for tier 4 visa applicants. Here is a list of all the undergraduate courses we offer.
Fees and funding
Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but there’s no need to feel anxious and confused about it. We hope that our fees and funding pages will answer all your questions.
Additional costs
Your course fees cover the cost of studies, and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our brand-new library, industry-standard workshops and study spaces, support from our expert Employability team, and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses.
Library books
You’ll need to cover the cost of your own books, standard drawing and writing equipment and consumables. However, our NTU in Mansfield library is home to a wide range of books, journals and materials (many of which you can access online) – meaning you may not need to purchase as many books as you might think! Our library team work closely with our academics to ensure that our library collection closely matches the topics you’ll be studying, to provide relevant resources for you to use, free of charge.
Printing and materials costs
Students should also budget approximately £100 per year to cover any printing that they may require to support their studies.
Placements
If you're undertaking a placement year, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst on placement. Many of our placement students do earn a salary whilst on placement which can help to cover these living costs.
Getting in touch
For more advice and guidance, you can contact our Student Financial Support Service.
Tel: +44 (0)115 848 2494
This course is not suitable for tier 4 visa applicants.
We accept qualifications from schools, colleges and universities all over the world for entry onto our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. If you’re not sure how your international qualification matches our course requirements please visit our international qualifications page.
How to apply
Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can. Just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow the instructions for applying. Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.
Keeping up to date
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You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU on our Your Application page. Good luck with your application!
Getting in touch
If you need any more help or information, please call us on +44 (0)115 848 4200 or complete our enquiry form.