BA (Hons) Sports Development

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Best in the South West for employability

UCP Marjon gets top marks for employability

UCP Marjon outperformed all other South West institutions with over 93% of its graduates either in employment or continuing in higher education. In addition to other South West universities, this percentage also means that UCP Marjon are in the top 20 institutions throughout England for graduate employability.

170 Years of experience

170 Years of Experience

We have been training teachers since 1840 and recently received the highest grade of 'oustanding' after an inspection from Ofsted.

Introduction

Sports Development includes the provision of opportunities for people of all ages, genders, ethnicities and abilities to participate in sport; the developmentof new facilities to support and provide activities;the development of sports organisations and their structures; the development of individuals within sport from foundation levels to excellence; the development of communities through sport. The course aims not only to prepare students for employment in these areas,but also for a range of other sport-related careers.

Course Code / Duration

UCAS Code

Single Honours (C602)

Duration

3 years full time. Part time available.

Optional Pathways

Our Single Honour degrees offer optional pathways, which means you can tailor your degree in accordance with your career goals. The optional pathways available for this course are

Entry Requirements

Our typical minimum entry requirements for applicants with A levels/AS levels/BTEC is 220 points.
Applications from students with non-traditional qualifications are welcome. A CRB check and ISA registration are also required.

Module Information

Year 1
The first year introduces students to the key knowledge and skills of Sports Development and develops the fundamental study skills necessary for success at undergraduate level. Other subject areas covered include Coaching, Health and Fitness, the Organisation and Structure of Sport and the Provision of Sport in the Community.

Year 2
The second year develops the concepts, issues and theories introduced in the first year and allows students to choose from a number of optional modules to match their career aspirations. Sports policy and research methods are the 2 compulsory modules, whilst optional modules include health and fitness for specific populations, sport in education, resource management in sport, practical sports development and managing events. There is also a placement module. Students have the opportunity to embark on a specialist pathway.

Year 3
In the third year students have the opportunity to applythe knowledge and skills acquired in the previous 2 years in real Sports Development situations, and complete a dissertation based on an area of their choice. Optional modules include International Perspectives, Teaching PE, Strategic Management and Exercise Prescription for specific populations.There is also a placement within a disability situation. Students have the opportunity to continue with their chosen pathway.

Fees and Funding

Undergraduate Funding

Course Tutors

Mike Tripp

Career Opportunities

Graduates have found employment in a range of jobs (e.g. sports development officer for a national governing body, a sports development officer for a local authority; a sports development officer for a regeneration company); management (e.g. managerof a leisure centre; deputy manager of private fitness suite and health and fitness (e.g. aerobics instructor;gymnasium instructor). Others have taken PGCE courses leading to careers in Primary Education or Secondary Physical Education teaching. Students are also considered for the UCP Marjon’s MA in Applied Sport Development.

Additional Information

Opportunities:

There is an opportunity to undertake a work placement in the second year, which you are strongly urged to take advantage of, to work with a disability group and with local Primary School children in the third year. There are also a number of modules where you will be encouraged to make contact with the local community.