University of Derby

Applied Practitioner Development

University of DerbyDerby, United Kingdom

Course overview

Offers a flexible learning experience that can be tailored to focus on an area of expertise and career interests within sport and exercise Supports those already in practice and aims to provide ongoing personal and professional development Gain experience in real-world settings and apply theory into practice Be taught by experts across a range of disciplines and apply theoretical learning in placement activities

Key highlights

  • Flexible learning tailored to your sport and exercise specialism
  • Designed to support practitioners already working in the field
  • Ongoing personal and professional development for sport and exercise practice
  • Real-world experience applying theory through placement activities
  • Taught by experts from a range of sport and exercise disciplines

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each skills area)

Scholarships

  • 10% Alumni Discount

    All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • 25% Alumni Discount

    The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.

  • Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

    Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Sport and exercise scientist
  • Strength and conditioning coach
  • Performance analyst
  • Exercise physiologist
  • Sports coach
  • Health and fitness practitioner

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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