Course Content

Year One:
A foundation year that is common to all sport courses which includes:

• Introduction to the Research Process*
• Introduction to Personal Development Planning
• Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology*
• Psychology of Sport and Exercise
• Sport Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy
• Sport in Society*
• Sports Principles and Techniques (practical sport module)
• Sport and Exercise Science

Option modules:
Choose one from:

• Understanding Sport Management
• Introduction to Coaching Science*
• Introduction to Sport Development
• Introduction to Physical Activity, Health and Special Populations

* Module also available through medium of Welsh

Year Two:
Compulsory Modules:

• Personal Development Planning
• Research Process
• Interdisciplinary Issues in SES
• Sport and Exercise Physiology*
• Sport Biomechanics
• Sport and Exercise Psychology

Option modules:
Choose one from:

• Coaching Science*
• Physical Activity, Health and Special Populations
• Socio-cultural Issues in Sport*
• Performance Analysis
• Ethics in Sport

And choose one from:

• Sport Techniques and Analysis (Practical sport modules)

* Module also available through medium of Welsh

Year Three:
Compulsory Modules

• Independent Project*
• Professional Applications of Sport and Exercise Science

* Module also available through medium of Welsh

Option modules:
Choose one or two from:

• Performance Analysis
• Advanced Sport and Exercise Physiology
• Sport Biomechanics
• Sport Psychology

If only one of the above is chosen, choose one from:

• Measurement Issues in Sport and Exercise Science
• Advanced Physical Activity, Health and Special Populations
• Exercise Psychology

And choose one from ‘Analysis and Application’ (Practical sport modules):

• Gymnastics
• Trampolining
• Dance
• Rugby Union
• Soccer
• Hockey
• Netball
• Basketball
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Athletics
• Squash
• Badminton
• Cricket
• Swimming
• Water Polo
• Outdoor Pursuits
• Health Related Exercise

Career Potential

This course prepares graduates to follow careers in fitness instruction and health promotion, teaching and lecturing in primary, secondary and higher education, coaching, the leisure industry, sport science and in the field of community sports development. Past graduates have gone on to study physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic and nursing; others have obtained employment coaching cricket in Australia, as a tennis professional for David Lloyd, as a strength and conditioning coach for Bristol Rugby Club, or joined the Armed Forces. The subjects studied and skills learnt give graduates the opportunity to continue their education to Master and Doctorate level or undertake a PGCE.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a strong sporting profile, five GCSE passes including English Language, Maths and Science at grade C or above, plus one of the following:

• 320 points from at least three A Levels / Scottish Advanced Highers to include grades BB; grade B to be in a Science subject; General Studies excluded (acceptable Sciences include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE/Sport Studies, Psychology, Mathematics or Social Biology)
• QCF BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Distinction Distinction to include 12 Distinctions overall within a relevant subject
• 320 points from the Irish Leaving Certificate at Highers to include 3 x B1 grades; one in a Science subject (minimum grade C2 considered)
• Pass Access with 45 credits at Level 3 to include 15 credits at Distinction within a relevant subject
• 320 points from the Welsh Baccalaureate to include grades BB at A Level, grade B in a Science subject; General Studies excluded (acceptable Sciences include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, PE/Sport Studies, Psychology, Mathematics or Social Biology), Core counted as fourth subject
• Qualifications equivalent to the above

If your qualification is not listed above, please refer to the UCAS website.

For applicants only undertaking 2 A Levels / 12-unit BTEC or equivalent, other qualifications and sporting achievements will be considered.

Successful applicants will be invited to a Sport Specific Applicant Day as part of the application process. For more information about Sport Open and Applicant Days, please click here.

Successful applicants are expected to give first priority to the university sports teams throughout their undergraduate careers.

Applicants are advised not to make multiple applications for other undergraduate degree courses within the Cardiff School of Sport, as applicants may have the chance to change option.

Key Facts

Accredited By: The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences

UCAS Code(s): C600

Campus: Cyncoed

School: Cardiff School of Sport

Course Length: Three years full-time

Also available part-time and can be up to eight years. The part-time students join the full-time students for all modules. Therefore most of the modules are completed between 9.00am and 6.00pm on weekdays. Part-time applicants apply direct to the university.

Assessment:
The School of Sport assessment strategies for each module varies to ensure that most appropriate method is used for that area of study. A module could be assessed completely via one coursework submission, whilst others could be assessed solely via one traditional unseen examination.

In practice however, the undergraduate modules are assessed primarily by a combination of varying types of coursework submissions and examinations. Students who wish to obtain an honours degree award will be expected to produce an independent project or enterprise project of not more than 10,000 words in the final year.

How to Apply:
Applications for this course should be made online to UCAS at http://www.ucas.com/

For further information please visit our How to Apply pages at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/howtoapply.

International Applicants:
Before making an application, international students (those outside of the EU), should contact the International Office at Cardiff Met to discuss the necessary procedures in relation to studying with us. For further information visit www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/international.

Selection Procedure:
Selection is based on the receipt of a completed UCAS application and attendance to a Sport Applicant Day.

Tuition Fees and Financial Support:
For up to date information on tuition fees and the financial support that may be available please refer to www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/fees.

Bursaries & Scholarships:
The university also offers a bursary and scholarship scheme to help students whilst at university. To see if you are eligible, visit www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/scholarships.

Contact Us

For general enquiries please contact the Student Recruitment Team on 029 2041 6044 or email courses@cardiffmet.ac.uk

For course specific enquiries, please contact the School Administrator
Email: css@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Tel: 029 2041 6591

Come and see us
If you’d like to find out more, then why not come and see us at one of our undergraduate Open Days. To book a place, click here.

See Also:
Cardiff School of Sport Website