London South Bank University

BSc Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation year

London South Bank University

Course overview

The BSc Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year is a four-year, full-time course. It is made for students who do not quite meet the entry rules for the regular BSc degree. The first year, called the Foundation Year, offers a helpful learning space. It helps students build the scientific knowledge, study skills, and practical abilities they will need for their main degree. The course teaches a solid understanding of the scientific concepts that support sport and exercise performance, as well as useful skills for future employment.

Students in this course also have opportunities to volunteer and join in extra activities. Some parts of the foundation year are shared with other courses, and this means students might be able to change what they specialise in after the first few months. The course is approved by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and meets the standards of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). Students can also earn professional certificates, like becoming a Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer, or get training to be Sports Ambassadors.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement where they discuss their reasons for applying for the course. A relevant academic or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need at least one A-level in a science subject or a minimum of 64 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification (such as a BTEC Diploma).
  • Applicants are also required to have English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade C (grade 4) or above, or an equivalent qualification.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants whose first language is not English will need to demonstrate their English proficiency. Applicants also need to score 6.0 overall in IELTS Academic, with no less than 5.5 in each component.
  • If applicants do not have the necessary English and Maths qualifications, partner colleges offer courses to help improve these skills

Scholarships

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000

  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates from this course can go on to work as:

  • Personal Trainer
  • Gym Instructor
  • Sports Ambassador
  • Sports Medicine/Therapy Professional
  • Health and Wellbeing Promoter

Cost of study

For international students, the annual tuition fee for this programme is £15,500.

Admission

Applications for the BSc Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year course, starting in September, are made through UCAS and also through the university's online form.  For help and more information, please contact AHZ's trained counsellors.

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