Sports Performance
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Sports Performance
Typical offers
Applicants will be expected to have obtained at least 4 GCSE passes (at grade C or above), including Maths and English:
- UCAS tariff normally in the region of 160 points together with one or more of the following
- Two passes at A-level
- One pass in a 6-unit vocational A level
- A broader base of studies incorporating AS level
- Success in an Access to Higher education course
- Formally assessed outcomes acquired through AP(E)L procedures
Applicants must also have a proven sporting performance in at least one sport, this must be indicated within your personal statement on application.
Athlete Trials
Entry on to the programme is subject to appropriate training and/or mentoring arrangements. Some sports (e.g. football) may require applicants to attend a trial. Please contact the appropriate coach (details on the TeamBath site) or the Admissions Tutor to check arrangements for your sport.
Programmes
FdSc in Sport (Sport Performance) (2 year) C601BSc (Hons) in Sport (Sport Performance) (Work Based Learning) C602
Applications from students who have studied on the Foundation Degree will be considered for the BSc in competition with others and based upon the number of places available. Students will normally have achieved a minimum average grade profile of at least 55%.
Key facts
- The sports facilities are amongst the best in the world
- The Sports Training Village is recognised as the English Institute of Sport for the South West
- Bath has a well-established tradition of innovation in athlete and coach education, achieved through combining coaching, athletic performance and academic endeavours
- Students can study on a full or part time basis
Sports Performance | course outline
The increasing need for investment in sport and in athlete and coach development has been discussed at length in the media with the UK at the forefront of hosting International sporting events. Bath has a well-established tradition of innovation in athlete and coach education, achieved through combining coaching, athletic performance and academic endeavours.
The University has invested extensively over the last few years to create a range of sports and recreation facilities on campus. A Sports Training Village complex, built with financial help from the National Lottery and National Governing Bodies for sport, offers superb facilities. Recognised as the English Institute of Sport for the South West, part of a National Network, the University of Bath now constitutes the premier sports training facility in the United Kingdom.
These sports facilities and services are among the best in the world, in keeping with the University of Bath’s international reputation as an academic institute, noted for its research, teaching and applied learning.
There are two Sports Performance degrees on offer on our Bath campus.
The 2 year Foundation Degree enables students to integrate sports training and academic study. Course units allow students to develop skills and knowledge in several areas relevant to training and competition, from their own physical conditioning to performance analysis. The programme is designed to appeal to those students performing at a very high standard in their chosen sport. On completion of the Foundation at the required academic standard, there is an opportunity to progress to the BSc (Hons) in Sport (Sport Performance) (Work Based Learning).
The BSc (Hons) in Sport (Sport Performance) (Work Based Learning) is a one year programme aimed at students who have successfully completed an HND or Foundation Degree in a related subject. The degree builds on the expertise acquired from earlier study and further develops the critical, analytical and reflective approach valued by employers. This programme is designed to appeal to those students who have shown strong academic performance in their previous studies.
Placement
It is expected that students will be in full time training (or equivalent to) or have access to professional experiences in a relevant setting. Access to such arrangements is required for successful completion of the work-based assignments within the programme.
Career opportunities
www.bath.ac.uk/careers/destinations/intro.html
During the programme, it is likely that you will have the opportunity to attend talks from individuals from a variety of professions, including Sports Development, Sports Coaching, and full time athletes. This qualification may benefit you in a wide range of sport-related careers, for a variety of companies or organisations. Throughout your course you will gain an awareness of several organisations that may be of interest to you both during and after your programme. Please see course outline.