Degree programmes in Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences

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Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences BSc

Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Coaching) BSc

Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Human Performance) BSc

Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Sport Development) BSc

Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences with Business Studies BSc

Physical Education and Youth Sport BSc

UNDERGRADUATE

Degree programmes in

Sport, Health

and Exercise

Sciences

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We have world class sporting facilities, including a running track used by Usain Bolt, who told the BBC: ‘Brunel is awesome! The University has really done great for us. We come here every summer, that’s where we stay, and they really show us a lot of love. We get a lot of support from everybody there – so thank you guys!’

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The qualifications you need

Here at Brunel we have an international

reputation for sporting excellence,

offering sport scholarships and making

flexible arrangements for high-level

performers.

Our current students achieve up to

a hundred national sporting honours

each year and we can boast many

Olympic, World, Commonwealth and

European champions amongst our

graduates.

We are passionate about elite sport

and the pursuit of excellence on and off

the field, but our courses are equally

concerned with physical activity and

the national health agenda. This means

that by the time you graduate you’ll

have acquired plenty of versatile skills

to ensure you are highly employable

and able to make a difference in your

chosen field.

We really hope to see you here soon.

Dr Lee Romer

Divisional Lead for Sport,

Health and Exercise Sciences

UCAS Codes

Welcome

Brunel University London Code

B84 BRUNL

Apply online at www.ucas.com

Sport, Health and

Exercise Sciences BSc

C607

3 Years (FT) 6 Years (PT)

C609

4 Years (FT) thick-sandwich 7 Years (PT) thick-sandwich

Sport, Health and

Exercise Sciences

(Coaching) BSc

C610

C611

Sport, Health and

Exercise Sciences

(Human Performance)

BSc

C608

3 Years (FT 6 Years (PT)

C606

Sport, Health and

Exercise Sciences

(Sport Development)

BSc

C621

C620

Physical Education and

Youth Sport BSc

CX36

CX3P

Sport, Health and

Exercise Sciences with

Business Studies BSc

C6ND

C6NC

You will need one of the following:

GCE A-level BBC, including either Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Human Biology, Psychology, Sport Science, Sociology or PE

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma D*DD in a sport or a science subject.

BTEC Level 3 Diploma DD in a related subject with an A-level at grade A in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Human Biology, Psychology, Sport Science, Sociology or PE

BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D in a related subject with A-levels grade BC in either Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Human Biology, Psychology, Sport Science, Sociology or PE

IB Diploma 29 points including Grade 5 Higher Level from the above list.

Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher.

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Why choose Sport,

Health and Exercise

Sciences?

If you want to turn a love of sport and a fascination with

the human body into a career, a degree in Sport, Health

and Exercise Sciences gives you an excellent start.

With increasing public health awareness, political support for

illness prevention and national interest in sporting excellence

– especially post the 2012 Olympics – this is an inspiring and

expanding area in which to work.

Why choose Sport,

Health and Exercise

Sciences at Brunel?

We are currently ranked number one in London for

sport-based courses by The Complete University Guide 2016.

We’re proud of this, and of our cutting edge research

academics who are one of the key reasons for our great

reputation with our students.

We have world-class sporting facilities, including a running

track used by Usain Bolt, who told the BBC: ‘Brunel is awesome!

The University has really done great for us. We come here

every summer, that’s where we stay, and they really show us a

lot of love. We get a lot of support from everybody there – so

thank you guys!’

Our great location in London, plus our strong links with sports

personnel, organisations and institutions at local, regional,

national and international levels, enables us to offer our

students considerable opportunities for career progression.

Opt for a sandwich course and you’ll gain fantastic work

experience on placement with one of our great partner

organisations. Students have recently spent time at

secondary and primary schools, Brunel Sports Centre, Christ’s

Hospital, Leeds City College, Sussex County Cricket Club,

Hays Personnel, Featherstone Rovers, Cardiff Metropolitan

University, Sport Impact, Fitlab, Northampton FC and Access

Sport.

As well as our Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences BSc course

we also offer specialist programmes giving you the chance to

explore and connect your interests.

Profile

Ewan Tuohy,

Sport, Health and

Exercise Sciences BSc

“For my placement, I worked

as a Sports Scientist with

the newly-formed Lucozade

Ribena Suntory (LRS). My

role involved working

as a part of the Applied

Research and Claims team

within the heart of the R&D

department, alongside the

senior Sports Scientist on

matters usually to do with

Lucozade Sport.

My role was very diverse,

involving many different

projects - ranging from

new product development

to internal education

programmes. From day

one, I realised there would

never be a dull day at LRS

with their modern ways of

thinking and their ‘Yatte

Minahare’ (Go for it!) spirit!

Working with LRS taught

me so much in such a short

space of time - I had a

wealth of information to take

back with me for my final

year.”

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Sport, Health and Exercise

Sciences (Coaching) BSc

Here the focus is on the evaluation and

application of different pedagogical approaches

within the coaching setting, enabling you

to better understand the learning and

developmental needs of athletes.

Sport, Health and

Exercise Sciences (Human

Performance) BSc

Opt for this specialisation and you’ll gain

detailed knowledge and understanding of the

scientific principles underpinning sport, health,

and exercise sciences from the perspective of

human performance.

Sport, Health and

Exercise Sciences (Sport

Development) BSc

Sport development is a term used to describe a

range of policy, organisational, and management

processes relating to the wider field of sport,

from grassroots to elite levels.

As a sport development student you will study

a diverse range of topics – including sociology,

management, anthropology, law, media, marketing

and policy – producing portfolios, sport programme

design and evaluation proposals, research posters,

videos and case studies relevant to different sport

development contexts and practices.

Potential employment opportunities include sport

development officers, clubs and sport/leisure

centre managers, community workers, national

governing bodies, team and event managers. Our

strong network of major sport industry contacts is

a great support as you take your first career steps.

Sport, Health and Exercise

Sciences with Business

Studies BSc

As a student on our unique Joint Honours

programme, which draws together expertise

from two world-renowned departments, you’ll

study both a broad range of sport, health and

exercise sciences and key business disciplines

including management, organisational behaviour,

marketing and entrepreneurship.

As a graduate, you will be equipped with the

knowledge of business administration and

management processes needed to understand and

address problems facing complex, fast-changing

organisations. You will also have a detailed

knowledge and understanding of the scientific

principles underpinning sport, health, and exercise

sciences. This combination is highly valued by

employers.

Physical Education and

Youth Sport BSc

This course is designed for those who are

interested in working with young people in

either physical education or youth sport. You

will develop a specific understanding of physical

education within sport, health, and exercise

sciences.

You will develop your own personal confidence

and competence in a range of movement contexts,

informed by an understanding of the concept of

physical literacy. You will also explore policy and

issues relating to practice in curriculum planning,

teaching and assessment.

The course is underpinned by a commitment to the

principles of social justice, inclusive practice and an

appreciation of difference and diversity in varied

learning communities.

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Our students can spend a year

working in top football clubs

like Chelsea and West

Ham. There is also the

opportunity to

study at San

Francisco State

University

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What we teach

All courses (apart from Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences with Business Studies BSc) have a

common first year.

Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:

Sport Health and Exercise Sciences BSc

Level one (year one)

• Fundamentals of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences

• Research and Learning Skills I

• Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy

• Introduction Social Sciences of Sport

• Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing

• Synoptic study I

Level two (year two) Core

• Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing in the Lifecourse

• Research and Learning Skills II

• Work-based Learning I

• Synoptic Study II

Options

Choose four modules overall - of which at least one must be from: • Biomechanics of Human Movement

• Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology

• Theory and Application in Sport and Exercise Psychology

• Applying Sport Sciences to Practice: Coaching and Teaching Effectiveness

at least one must be from: • Delivery of Sports Development

• Young People, Sport and Identity

• Pedagogy and Policy: Individual needs

• Physical Literacy and Child Development

After choosing one from each of the above lists another two can be chosen from either of the above groups.

Level three (year three) Core

• Major Project

• Issues in Physical Activity, Health and Wellbeing

• Work-based Learning II

• Synoptic Study III

Options

Choose four modules overall - of which at least one must be from: • Biomechanical Analysis Techniques

• Physiology of the High Performance Athlete

• Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology

• Applying Sport Sciences to Practice: Training Principles

at least one must be from:

• Pedagogy and Policy: Critical Issues

• Sporting Communications

• Managing Sports Development

• Physical Literacy and Learning Environment

Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences with Business Studies BSc

• Synoptic Study I

• Introduction to Management Enquiry

• Organisational Behaviour and Analysis

• Principles and Practice of Marketing

Options Choose two from:

• Biomechanics of Human Movement

• Delivery of Sports Development

• Managing Change and Creativity in Organisations

Choose one from:

• Marketing Communications

• Human Resource Management and its International Dimensions

• Major Project

• Entrepreneurship and Small Business Ventures

• Biomechanical Analysis Techniques

OR choose one from: • Gender and Organisations

• Innovation and Knowledge Management

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We are ranked number one in

London and have kept our

top position for several

years (The Complete

University

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Sport Health and Exercise Sciences (Coaching) BSc

• Pedagogy and Policy: Individual Needs

Options Choose one from:

• Young people, Sport and Identity

• Major Project

• Physical Literacy and the Learning Environment

Options Choose one from:

Sport Health and Exercise Sciences (Human Performance) BSc

Options

Choose one from:

• Major Project

• Synoptic study III

Options

Choose one from:

• Managing Sport Development

What we teach

All courses (apart from Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences with Business Studies BSc) have a

common first year.

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You’ll get to study in our modern

physiology and biomechanics

laboratories as well as

train on the same

running track

used by Olympic

legend Usain

Bolt

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Sport Health and Exercise Sciences (Sport Development) BSc

• Major Project

• Managing Sport Development

• Physical Literacy and Learning Environment

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure and the University will take all reasonable action to deliver courses and services in accordance with the descriptions set out in it.

What we teach

All courses (apart from Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences with Business Studies BSc) have a

common first year.

Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:

Physical Education and Youth Sport BSc

Level three (year three) • Major Project

• Synoptic study III

• The 14-19 Physical Education Curriculum

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How we teach

You’ll be taught in lectures, tutorials, workshops,

practicals, computer-assisted sessions and seminars.

Our academic staff are not only at the forefront of their

professions but also appreciated by students for their

friendliness and approachability. We’re here to support you

and help you make the most of your time with us.

You will be actively involved in your own learning. We will help

you to develop independent study skills through set reading

tasks, student-led seminars, group work/presentations,

laboratory work and self-testing. By the time you get to

your final year, you will be fully prepared for writing your

dissertation.

Getting ready for work

We work closely with our award-winning Professional

Development Centre to offer a broad range of opportunities

for students to enhance their employment prospects. We

also host the Careers In Sport National Sports Roadshow

each year, which is a great way to network with key

employers here on campus.

By the end of your time with us you’ll be ready to focus on a

sport-related career such as coaching, consultancy, fitness

testing and training, sport development, sport management,

teaching and youth work, or go on to higher education and

research.

Our graduates have found positions with the UK and regional

Sports Councils, national governing bodies for sport,

international organisations, sports clothing companies,

professional sport clubs and local authorities.

Profile

Melissa Courtney,

Sport, Health and Exercise

Sciences BSc

“I liked Brunel as soon as I

arrived at the Open Day. It

seemed extremely friendly

and welcoming and I loved

the atmosphere around

campus. I knew Brunel

was a very good sporting

university and known for

its success in athletics, so

this attracted me to be

a part of it. The free use

of the sporting facilities

at Brunel has been very

useful, allowing me to train

in the Indoor Athletics

Track for my circuit and

weight training, as well as

the Outdoor Athletics Track,

which is where the majority

of my sessions take place all

year round.”

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Come and visit

The best way to get a real

feel for Brunel’s buzzing

atmosphere is to come visit

us, explore the campus and

meet our staff and students.

Open days

We run regular Open Days

where you can chat with

students and lecturers

and explore the campus.

Check our website for dates

www.brunel.ac.uk/openday

Campus tours

We run Campus Tours where

our student ambassadors will

show you around campus and

answer your questions about

student life at Brunel. Check our

website for dates.

Individual visits

If you can’t make an Open

Day, feel free to contact us on

openday.booking@brunel.ac.uk

and we’ll happily arrange for

you to come in and chat with a

member of staff.

Getting here

Details on how to find us

are online at

www.brunel.ac.uk/directions

Useful information

Accommodation

As a first year undergraduate you’re guaranteed

a room on campus. We accommodate over 4500

students in five different complexes which creates a

fantastic live/study atmosphere.

Flats come in different sizes accommodating from 4

to 16, and 30 of our 33 halls have en-suite facilities.

The Isambard complex incorporates studio flats for

co-habiting couples. Adapted and disabled rooms

are available in the Isambard Complex, Mill Hall and

Fleming Hall.

All rooms are fully furnished with bed and bedding,

a desk, chest of drawers, wardrobe and free wifi.

Accommodation costs vary between £104.00 to

£132.50 a week (based on 2014-15 costs).

Find out more at

www.brunel.ac.uk/accommodation

or take a look at our Flickr account

www.flickr.com/photos/accom

Fees and funding

For information about fees and scholarships, go to

www.brunel.ac.uk/ugfees

Disability and

dyslexia support

We want you to make the most of life at Brunel and

fulfill your potential.

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