As the national demographic is continually changing in relation to both health and exercise participation the study of sport and exercise science is becoming more and more important. This programme has been specifically designed to allow students from either a Sport and Exercise Science or Health background to further develop their expertise both practically and academically in order to meet the demands of a range of interrelated industries. The flexibility of the innovative design allows full contextualisation of specific areas of specialism.
The programme benefits from state-of-the-art sports laboratory, strength and conditioning and sports coaching suites, equipment and facilities, including:
Sports laboratory catering for physiological analysis including Cortex Metalyzer Gas Analysis, Douglas Bag Gas Analysis, EKS Diagnostic Biosen Blood Lactate and Glucose assessment, Wattbike and Cycle Ergometers, ForceDecks and Trigno Lite EMG sensors measurement and Wattbike Cycle Ergometer
Fully equipped strength and conditioning suite with Olympic lifting equipment and video technology as well as resistance and cardio-vascular equipment
Sports hall catering for a plethora of sports such as football, basketball, and badminton with stadium seating and video analysis equipment
Performance analysis suite for conducting match analysis
Outdoor playing fields and astro turf
Modules
Examples of current modules-
Dissertation
Advanced Strength and Conditioning
Applied Nutrition for Health and Sports Performance
Corrective Exercise
Assessment method
88% assignment
12% presentation
Apply by 31 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
Course code:
CC60
Institution code:
M10
Campus name:
Openshaw Campus
Campus Code:
7
Points of Entry:
Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
UCEN Manchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Course code:
CC60
Institution code:
M10
Campus name:
Openshaw Campus
Campus Code:
7
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
International applicants
UCEN Manchester is unable to consider international applications due to UKVI regulations.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent in the vocational or academic subject area.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) will be accepted in line with the University policy and procedures.
Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity will be considered and may be invited to interview.
Applicants who do not meet the standard entry criteria but have previous learning towards a degree-level qualification or relevant industry or life experience will be considered on an individual basis and may be invited to interview.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Location
Fee
Year
England
£8000
Year 1
Northern Ireland
£8000
Year 1
Scotland
£8000
Year 1
Wales
£8000
Year 1
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.