Sport and Exercise Science Level 3
University of DerbyBuxton Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Access to industry-leading university facilities – You will learn using the high-standard facilities you’d see in industry, so upon completion of the qualification you’re ready for the workplace. Learn from experts – You will learn from tutors with real industry knowledge and experience. Real-world scenarios - Participate in practical team and individual sports, fitness testing, and coaching scenarios, allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world contexts.
Varied learning - a mix of practical and theoretical learning to keep you engaged. Create new opportunities - progress into higher education or careers in fitness, health promotion, coaching, or sports development. Learn more – This programme delves into the psychological as well as the physiological, so you can gain a fuller understanding of the sporting industry.
Key highlights
- Learn using industry-standard university sport and exercise facilities
- Taught by tutors with real industry knowledge and experience
- Practical team and individual sports, fitness testing and coaching scenarios
- Balanced mix of practical and theoretical learning
- Covers both psychological and physiological aspects of sport
- Progression route into higher education or sport-related careers
Entry requirements
Access to industry-leading university facilities – You will learn using the high-standard facilities you’d see in industry, so upon completion of the qualification you’re ready for the workplace. Learn from experts – You will learn from tutors with real industry knowledge and experience. Use equipment and resources under the guidance of experienced Lecturers who will help you develop both academic and practical skills in sport and exercise science.
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Fitness instructor
- Personal trainer
- Health promotion assistant
- Sports coach
- Sports development assistant
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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