Key Facts
Start Dates:
- September 2025
Level:
6Mode of Attendance:
- Full Time
Course Duration:
3 YearsUCAS Code:
C604College Code:
TFK2011Course
Content
Your learning will include lectures, seminars, online activities, workshops, practical tasks, laboratory skills, peer-group learning and independent study.
Our subject specialist staff will deliver highly engaging and interactive, practical and theory sessions in line with their personal expertise and research activities.
Attention is paid to developing generic learning and academic skills required for success in higher education, particularly encouraging you to become an independent and self-motivated learner in order to maximise your full potential. Regular group work and research are key features, where you will gain communication, teamwork, critical thinking and analytical skills to enhance your transition into employment or postgraduate studies.
Assessments include a range of exams, essays, projects, practicals, presentations and reports. Such diversity allows you to experience and refine various academic and professional skills. An Academic Tutor will work with you throughout the duration of your programme, supporting your development and academic progress.
Modules
YEAR 1
- Research and Academic skills
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Biomechanics and Kinesiology
- Fitness Training and Testing
- Foundations of Sport Sociology and Psychology
- Physical Activity and Health
YEAR 2
- Employability and Work Based Placement
- Research Methods
- Physiology of Exercise and Training
- Nutrition
- Biomechanics
- Strength and Conditioning
- Contemporary Issues in Sport & Social Sciences
- Pedagogy
- Talent Identification and Performance Analysis
YEAR 3
- Dissertation
- Applied Physiology
- Nutrition of Sport, Exercise and Health
- Strength and Conditioning
- Biomechanics
- Performance Analysis and Profiling
- Critical Issues in Sport
- Sport Psychology
Entry
Requirements
GCSEs or equivalent in English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
Progression
Opportunities
Following completion of this course, many students have gone on to apply for PGCE or teacher training programmes, or to study at master’s (MSc/MA) level. Others gain employment within professional sport.
Course Costs
Programme Costs (Per Year):
Full Time (FT):
- UK / EU Residents: £8,950
- Non EU: £12,500
The fees and information stated on this page are for the 2024/25 academic year and may change for the 2025/26 academic year. We will update fee and course information for 2025/26 as soon as it is available.
You may have to pay additional costs during your studies. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included, while studying a course within the sports department are listed below:
- DBS checks, where required, are included in the fees.
- The cost of all assessments at first attempt are included in your course fees, but if you do not pass at first attempt, you will be responsible for resit fees at a cost of £40 per module.
- Field trips are available throughout your programme. Whilst these are not compulsory to complete the degree programme, where a field trip is present costs are normally covered but you are expected to make a contribution towards food, which varies depending on duration of the trip.
- The department runs a number of additional visits/ workshops/ qualifications for which students are not usually asked for payment. A refundable deposit may be required which is normally around £20. The deposit is refunded upon attendance/ successful completion of the course. There may be some food and drink costs and you should budget for day trips, which will vary depending on duration and venue.
- All work is electronically submitted, however you will need to provide a printed copy of your final dissertation and a poster. The estimated cost for this is around £20-£25 per student in the final year.
- You are required to purchase departmental kit for practical activities associated with your course (e.g. coaching, lab sessions, fitness testing). The price will be around £30-£100 depending on items ordered.
Please click here for a full breakdown of our fees policy
Find out more about the course costs and Financial Support available, or contact our Undergraduate Admission Team for more information.
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.