Athlete Wellbeing
- FD
- 2 Years
- Blended learning (full-time)
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Openshaw Campus
- Awarded by:
- Sheffield Hallam University
Course summary
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the Athlete Wellbeing sector?
Our FdSc Athlete Wellbeing is designed to expand your academic understanding and professional capabilities to prepare you for an exciting career in Athlete Wellbeing.
You can expect high quality teaching from passionate and enthusiastic industry professionals who maintain links with the sector which informs the curriculum.
The programme content stays on top of the current research and changes within the sector
Teaching sessions will predominantly take place remotely via our Virtual Learning Platform (Moodle) and Microsoft Teams providing a bespoke mode of delivery allowing flexibility for students to remain in industry whilst studying at Higher Education. This will allow flexibility in your studies to access resources 24/7 and engage in modules across the week. This will accompanied with tutorials and module seminars to discuss key areas of focus and supported with guest speakers.
You will be taught by a team of experienced teachers with a wealth of knowledge and industry experience from the sport and fitness sector including nutritionists, physiologists, psychologists and strength and conditioning coaches. All staff have or are working towards higher level Master’s qualifications. Our staff maintain strong links with Sheffield Hallam University and regularly update their knowledge and skills
The growing importance of graduate outcomes and employability is fundamental to the design and delivery of an outstanding student experience but also the programme should allow you to develop and refine your graduate aspirations and expectations over the duration of the degree.
Future opportunities can include further level study e.g. Level 6 Top Up degrees and careers can include:
• Player Welfare managers
• Wellbeing coaches
• Player Liaison officers
• Directors of wellbeing
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- ATA7
- 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
Due to the new UKIV rules, UCEN Manchester is unable to sponsor international applicants. Please contact UCEN Admissions for more details.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
All of the books required for the course are available either from the library or as e-books. However, many students choose to buy some of the core textbooks for the course and/or a laptop. You may also need to print assignments and other documents. Campus printing costs start from 5p per page. Estimated costs are £300 for a laptop and up to £50 each year for books and printing
If undertaking work experience (which may be paid or unpaid) you may also need to factor in travel costs to your place of work
You will be required to have an enhanced DBS check for this course to ensure you meet both our and industry safeguarding requirements. Please note there will be an additional cost to your course fees to cover Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Please see the GOV.UK website for DBS costs.
Additionally fees may be charged for additional qualifications and accreditation with affiliated bodies

