Course Content

Year One
Year one explores performance and participation. This gives students a broad understanding of the needs of sports performers relevant to their age, ability, and levels of physical attainment. Students also acquire study skills and the ability to plan for their personal development.

Compulsory modules:

• Introduction to the Research Process*
• Introduction to Sport and Exercise Physiology*
• Psychology of Sport and Exercise
• Sport Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy
• Sport in Society*
• Sport Principles and Techniques (practical sport module)
• Introduction to Physical Activity, Health and Special Populations
• Personal Development Planning

Choose one option from:

• Understanding Sport Management
• Introduction to Coaching Science*
• Sport and Exercise Science
• Introduction to Sport Development

* Module also available through medium of Welsh

Year Two:
In year two students study professional development, research skills, and issues associated with PE and sport pedagogy. The effect of exercise on diverse populations is investigated in greater depth, and students develop holistic and humanistic knowledge in relation to the skills relevant to physical education.

Compulsory modules:

• Personal Development Planning
• Research Process*
• PE and Sport Pedagogy

Option modules:
Choose one or two from:

• Physical Activity, Health and Special Population
• Socio-cultural Issues in Sport

If one from above choose two from below or, If two from above choose one from below:

• Coaching Science
• Sport and Exercise Physiology*
• Sport Biomechanics
• Sport and Exercise Psychology
• Ethics in Sport
• Performance Analysis

Choose one from:

• Entrepreneurship in Practice
• Student Volunteering
• Sport Marketing
• Learning in Sport

And choose two Sport Techniques and Analysis (practical sport modules) from:

• Games
• Body Management
• Outdoor Activities

* Module also available through medium of Welsh

Year Three:
Year 3 provides students with the opportunity to develop a specialist sports science, socio-cultural, or philosophical interest within sport and PE and the needs of the sports performer.

Compulsory modules:

• Independent Project* or Enterprise Project

* Module also available through medium of Welsh

Choose two option from:

• Performance Analysis
• Advanced Coaching Science*
• Advanced Sport and Exercise Physiology
• Measurement Issues in Sport and Exercise Science
• Sport Biomechanics
• Sport Psychology
• Advanced Physical Activity, Health and Special Populations
• Work Experience
• Sociology of Sport*
• Sport and Culture
• Exercise Psychology
• Ethical Issues in Sport
• Issues in Dance
• PE and Sport Pedagogy

* Module also available through medium of Welsh

And choose two 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

Our graduates follow careers in teaching/coaching, the leisure industry, sport science and community sports development and also in recreation management and as national and regional coaches. Past graduates have obtained employment teaching, coaching gymnastics, soccer or trampolining, as fitness consultants and trainers, as sports administrators or joined the Armed Forces or Police Service; others have undertaken further study in the areas of physiotherapy, sports massage, nursing and teaching. The subjects studied and skills learnt will give you the opportunity to continue your education to Master and Doctorate level or to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a strong sporting profile, five GCSE passes including English and Maths at grade C or above plus:

• 300 points from at least 3 A Levels / Scottish Advanced Highers to include grades BB within a relevant subject, General Studies excluded
• QCF BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Distinction Merit to include 12 Distinctions overall within a relevant subject
• 300 points from the Irish Leaving Certificate at Highers to include 3 x B1 grades within relevant subject (minimum grade C2 considered)
• Pass Access with 45 credits at Level 3 to include 15 credits with Distinction within a relevant subject
• 300 points from the Welsh Baccalaureate to include grades BB at A Level within a relevant subject, excluding General Studies, Core counted as fourth subject
• Qualifications equivalent to the above

If your qualification isn't listed above, please refer to the UCAS website.

Applicants should normally have a sports performance profile at, or equivalent to, county standard in at least one sport.

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 School of Sport, as applicants can change option.

Key Facts

UCAS Code(s): C604

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.

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.

How to Apply:
Applications for this course should be made online to UCAS at http://www.ucas.com/. Part-time applications should be made direct to the university.

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 Sports 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