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Course summary

Unlock your potential with our BSc (Hons) Sports Performance programme, designed for those passionate about a career in the professional sports industry. This dynamic course combines professional practice, research, and performance-oriented modules, equipping you for success, while fostering a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to be a well-rounded professional.

With a focus on real-world application and industry connections, this programme will help you achieve a minimum of 190 hours of industry experience, where you can align your sport performance interests and gain key employability skills. Opportunities can include working across our Sports Academy as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as gaining experience working with one of our key professional sport partners.

Modules

Course Modules

Our modules are developed regularly to reflect student and industry demands, ensuring you’re well prepared to enter skilled employment on graduation. The majority of courses are comprised of both compulsory and optional modules, the latter of which you'll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals. Most courses also include work placement learning, to help you gain essential experience for your future. Modules include: Introduction to Professional Practice in Sport, Academic Skills for Sport and Exercise Scientists, Research and Data Skills in Sport, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology, Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Principles of Strength and Conditioning, Applied Professional Practice in Sport, The Sport and Exercise Scientist, The Sport and Exercise Researcher, Applied Performance Analysis, Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Injuries in Sport and Exercise, Advanced Professional Practice in Sport, Sport Research Project, High Performing Teams.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
H22

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Application codes

Institution code:
H22

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
DDD-CDD

DDD-CDD or equivalent from at least two full A-levels.

T Level

An overall grade of Pass including a C or above in the core component.

UCAS Tariff
72-80

72 - 80 UCAS tariff points.

Scottish Higher

72 – 80 UCAS tariff points from at least two Highers. You must have completed two years study at Higher Level.

Access to HE Diploma

72 - 80 UCAS tariff points in an Access to Higher Education Diploma.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

72 - 80 UCAS tariff points in an IB Diploma, to include two Highers at H3 or above.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP-MMP

MPP-MMP in an Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

72-80 UCAS tariff points in the Irish Leaving Certificate. This must include a minimum of two Highers.

In addition to the above, we require a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C), to include English and Maths. We will consider equivalencies including but not limited to functional skills level 2, Irish Ordinary level, National 5s, IB standard level.

We will consider combinations of level three qualifications.

We welcome applications from individuals with equivalent, non-UK qualifications and mature students (over 21) with industry experience. We will also consider other relevant level 3 qualifications, such as Personal Training. We may interview as part of the application process.

We welcome applications from individuals who are completing a Level 3 Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) in combination with an additional level 3 qualification such as A Level, Level 3 Extended Certificate, Level 3 Diploma.

The minimum academic entry requirement for this programme is 64 UCAS tariff points, providing this is combined with relevant experience.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We strive to ensure our admissions processes promote fair access and equality of opportunity, and align with sector good practice. A Contextual Offer is a lower than normal tariff offer that recognises the potential of students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement at school or college.

Further details can be found in the Contextual Offer Statement.

Learn more on the Hartpury University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050

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

For full fee details including sandwich year, international tuition fees, bursaries and additional costs relating to this programme please visit the course page on our website.

Sponsorship information

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Alongside government loans, Hartpury University and our partners offer a range of financial support packages to eligible students applying for our courses. Please visit our student finance page for more information on what’s on offer to help you with your study costs: http://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/facilities/life-at-hartpury/finance/

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