This course is aimed at students who have already completed a HND/foundation degree in any sport related area. It aims to build upon the existing knowledge base of the students and encourage students to actively engage with opportunities already present to gain academic credit for work-based learning and negotiated independent studies in the practice environment. The Faculty of Applied Sciences has a well-developed process for providing placement opportunities for students who do not live or work in the area; Co-ordinated through our placement department, via innovative schemes such as Sport CVs, we aim to tailor placement learning to the student's areas of interest and through our experiences we have developed excellent links with a broad range of industry partners, both local, regional and national. The programme is designed to offer students choice in what they study, so that they are able to tailor their degree to fit in with not only their personal strengths and interests but also align to possible future study routes and career pathways. Where possible, students work on projects commissioned by external agencies and partners and are actively encouraged, as part of their assessment, to deliver projects as part of our commitment to community engagement. We appreciate that students entering their final year of study from a broad array of study routes require support and guidance, both academically and pastorally. Each student is allocated an ART (Academic Review Tutor) to make the transition into higher education as seamless as possible. Students benefit from lecturers who embrace the concept of active learning and our expertise covers the broad areas of sport and exercise science including biomechanics, pedagogy, coaching, philosophy, physiology, psychology and sociology. The current undergraduate student numbers in the broad range of 'sport and exercise' programmes exceed 800, and over 500 students are registered for sports education, sports coaching and sports development fields.

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