Course description
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching, Fitness and Rehabilitation
This degree is awarded by Oxford Brookes University.
Prepare for a career in sports, coaching, fitness and rehabilitation with this program.
Suitability - Who should attend?
Students must have completed an appropriate program to be eligible to apply for the final year entry to the BSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching, Fitness and Rehabilitation. These include:
- A Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching, Fitness and Rehabilitation awarded by Oxford Brookes University, successfully gaining 240 credits and usually a 55% grade average
- A Foundation degree in Sports, Science or related disciplines, successfully gaining 240 credits and usually a 55% grade average, subject to individual credit rating by Oxford Brookes University.
- A Higher National Diploma in Sports Science and related disciplines, successfully gaining 240 credits with Merit Profile at level 5, QAA Benchmarks, subject to individual credit rating by Oxford Brookes University.
Applicants whose first language is not English, must also demonstrate that their level of English is acceptable by achieving a score in a recognised test, such as:
- British Council IELTS: normally minimum level 6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in the reading and writing components;
- TOEFL minimum score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer based or 80 internet-based.
Training Course Content
What you’ll learn
Concentrating on the three key disciplines of sports coaching, fitness and rehabilitation, the program will enable students to develop and sustain a career in the field, or go onto specialise in postgraduate study.
As a student of both City of Oxford College and Oxford Brookes University, you will have access to both facilities and resources to support their studies. You will also be eligible to play sport for Oxford Brookes University, including the much sought after MCCU cricket program. The university is also a TASS (talented athlete scholarship scheme) accredited centre.
You will study four modules over one year:
- Advanced rehabilitation techniques and processes
- Integrated approaches to training and assessment
- Advanced coaching practice
- Dissertation
Course delivery details
Throughout the program, teaching and learning strategies adopted by tutors will acknowledge a range of learning styles. Students are encouraged to critically analyse concepts, theories and practice and how this is demonstrated in the applied field.
The modules will encourage students to demonstrate a thorough grasp of knowledge which is essential in order to practice safely and ensure competence. Students will also have the opportunity to develop their own research through a dissertation.
Learning is supported through close contact with a range of sport and fitness specialists, with access to dedicated facilities. It provides an opportunity for personally-focused learning.
About provider
Activate Learning
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