2021-22 Sports Course Booklet

STUDY SPORT, STUDY SPORT, STUDY SPORT, HEALTH AND HEALTH AND

HEALTH AND EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE SCIENCE SCIENCE SCIENCE at ABERTAY

at ABERTAY

at ABERTAY

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY UK University of the Year for Teaching Quality*

DUNDEE, SCOTLAND

* The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021

University of the Year for Teaching Quality “Abertay has been instrumental in building the city of Dundee’s place as a global hub for computing and gaming, a perfect example of a university and business working together for the common good. Students recognise the excellence of teaching more widely across the university, placing it close to the top of the tree among universities across the UK for the second successive year. It achieves all this while at the same time being the most socially inclusive university in Scotland. Truly, a modern university.”

Alastair McCall Editor of The Sunday Times Good University Guide

COURSE DETAILS Studying Sport, Health and Exercise Science at Abertay gives you the flexibility and springboard you need to turn your passion into a career.

The first two years of studying Sports* follows our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise core curriculum.

This provides you with a basis for more specialised study in the final two years.

At the end of Year 2, you’ll choose a route leading to BSc (Hons) in one of the following specific named awards: • BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise • BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science • BSc (Hons) Physical Activity and Health • BSc (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching • BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning If you’re joining us from college, you can often join in Year 3, meaning you can choose your specialism straight from the get-go.

Did you know . . . ?

Our Sport and Exercise degree regularly scores over 90% for Overall Student Satisfaction in the National Student Survey. *With the exception of BSc (Hons) Sport and Management and BSc (Hons) Fitness, Nutrition and Health

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS – BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise In addition to being the top university in the UK for teaching quality, we’re also the most socially inclusive university in Scotland. We have standard and minimum entry requirements, as we recognise some people may have faced extra challenges before applying to university.

Standard entry requirements Higher: ABBB | A-level: BCC | ILC (H): H2H3H3H3 International Baccalaureate: 29 | BTEC Extended Dip: DMM Please see abertay.ac.uk for a comprehensive list of entry requirements.

Essential subjects To include at least one of the following: Biology Chemistry Physics, PE or Maths.

Visit abertay.ac.uk if you have other qualifications.

Minimum entry requirements If you have the potential and motivation to study at university, regardless of your background or personal circumstances, we welcome your application. We consider the background in which your academic grades have been achieved when making an offer.

We encourage you to submit an application, if you expect to receive passes in three Scottish Highers (grades A-C) and have either: • Been in care.

• Participated in a targeted aspiration-raising programme such as LIFT OFF, LEAPS, FOCUS West or Aspire North.

• No family background of going to university.

• Attended a school or lived in an area where not many people go to university.

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise – leading to named routes Dive in to a rich pool of diverse sport and exercise topics – from scientific support, coaching and service provision to duty of care and community development, this programme has been designed to reflect an ever-evolving employment market.

Gain a deeper understanding of the sciences that underpin sport, and discover how the body responds to sport by exploring topics including physiology, psychology and biomechanics, as well as social policy and sport development.

Check out the full degree details here> abertay.ac.uk/C600

MODULES BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise If you join us in Year 1, all Sports students will study the same key modules. These modules are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Year 1 Social Science for Sport and Exercise Introduction to Anatomy and Biomechanics for Sport and Exercise Introduction to Physiology for Sport Exercise Psychology of Exercise and Health Fundamentals of Coaching Abertay 101 - Being Successful ay Abertay** MySuccess Modules*

Year 2 Psychology for Sport and Exercise Key Concepts in Sport and Exercise Physiology Physical Activity for Health and Wellbeing Key Concepts in Biomechanics for Sport and Exercise Social Science of Physical Activity and Health Placement and Skill Development when working with Children in a Physical Activity Context After two years of core curriculum modules, you can choose to stay on the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise pathway. The modules below are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Year 3 Research Methods Option modules**

Year 4 Sport Research Project Option modules** *MySuccess modules aim to introduce you to the expectations of university, successful student behaviours, growth mindset, your strengths, and your areas for development. **An option module is a module related to the main subject area.

Please see abertay. ac.uk/C600 for a full description of each module.

BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

The demand for highly qualified sport and exercise scientists is greater than ever – a consequence of the need to have practitioners equipped to work with elite athletes and teams, as well as those who can help prevent chronic diseases. This degree offers you the opportunity to achieve the expertise for these roles.

The scientific knowledge gained from this practical programme means you’ll be equipped to work with a wide range of populations, including athletes, young people, older people, and those suffering from, or at risk of developing, a number of disease states.

Accreditation: The course is endorsed by The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Undergraduate Endorsement scheme, one of only two programmes to achieve this in Scotland.

MODULES After two years of core curriculum modules, you can choose the BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science pathway. The modules below are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Year 3 Fundamentals of Strength Conditioning Physiological Adaptations for Performance Applied Biomechanics for Performance Applied Sport Psychology Research Methods Option module*

Year 4 Sport Research Project Advanced Biomechanics and Injury Prevention Advanced Sport and Exercise Physiology Option module* *An option module is a module related to the main subject area.

BSc (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching From grassroots initiatives developing the next generation of athletes to training elite sportspeople on the world stage – sports development and coaching requires well-qualified graduates who truly understand the challenges and ever-evolving nature of the field.

Study the sciences that underpin sport – physiology, sociology, psychology and biomechanics – and gain a comprehensive understanding of sport coaching, social policy, sport development and social issues in sport and exercise more generally as you progress through this fascinating and hands-on degree.

MODULES After two years of core curriculum modules, you can choose the Check out the BSc (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching pathway. The full degree details modules below are indicative only and reflect the course here> abertay.ac.uk/ structure in the current academic year. Some changes may C600sdac occur between now and the time that you study.

Year 3 Sport Development Social Issues in Sport and Exercise Sports Coaching: Linking Theory to Practice Research Methods Option module*

Year 4

Sport Research Project

Duty of Care in Sport Technology for Sports

Coaching

Sport for Development Option module* *An option module is a module related to the main subject area.

BSc (Hons) Physical Activity and Health This degree draws on the core disciplines of physiology, psychology, sociology and public health theory, allowing you to facilitate health promotion interventions – a crucial part of improving the wellbeing of the population.

You’ll go on to study more specific physical activity and health modules, covering areas such as public health policy and health promotion, as well as exercise prescriptions for general and specialist populations.

MODULES After two years of core curriculum modules, you can choose the BSc (Hons) Physical Activity and Health pathway. The modules below are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Year 3 Public Health and Physical Activity Health Related Fitness Assessment and Programming Physiology of Obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases Physical Activity and Health Promotion Research Methods Option module*

Year 4 Sport Research Project Physical Activity for Special Populations Lifestyle Management Option module*

*An option module is a module related to the main subject area.

Check out the full degree details here> abertay.ac.uk/ C600paah

BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning This is Scotland’s only undergraduate degree to be formally recognised by the USA’s National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) – the industry’s largest governing body worldwide.

Strength and Conditioning (S&C) is an integral component for sport organisations across a wide range of amateur and professional sports, although the role of the S&C practitioner extends beyond the traditional provision of strength training – it’s not simply confined to sport organisations.

Accreditation: This degree is formally recognised by the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NCSA)

MODULES After two years of core curriculum modules, you can choose the BSc (Hons) Strength and Conditioning pathway. The modules below are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Year 3 Fundamentals of Strength Conditioning Applied Sport Psychology Sports Coaching: Theory and Practice Research Methods Option module*

Year 4 Sport Research Project Advanced Biomechanics and Injury Prevention Advanced Strength and Conditioning Option modules

*An option module is a module related to the main subject area.

Check out the full degree details here> abertay.ac.uk/ C600sac

BSc (Hons) Sport and Management Keen to uncover what makes sport tick? Interested in the principles of management? Ready to explore the relationship between the two?

This degree gives you the best of both worlds, making you a highly desirable candidate for high-level sports clubs seeking business-savvy graduates.

This degree prepares you for a management career in sports, equipping you with the skills required to manage sporting facilities, including financial, human resource, sporting expertise, marketing and service operations.

MODULES The modules below are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year.

Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study

Year 1 Social Science for Sport and Exercise Nature of Management Psychology of Exercise and Health Managing People and Ideas Abertay 101 - Being Successful at Abertay MySuccess modules**

Year 2 Theory and Practice in HRM Researching Business Psychology for Sport and Exercise Placement and Skill Developing When WorkingWith Children in a Physical Activity Context Option Module*

Check out the full degree details, including specific entry requirements, here> abertay.ac.uk/CN62

Year 3 Sport Development Research Methods Fundamentals of Events Management Social Issues in Sport and Exercise

Year 4 Sport Research Project Managing Change Sport for Development Duty of Care in Sport Strategic Management Option modules*

*An option module is a module related to the main subject area ** MySuccess modules aim to introduce you to the expectations of university, successful student behaviours, growth mindset, your strengths, and your areas for development.

BSc (Hons) Fitness, Nutrition and Health Is the UK going through an obesity epidemic? Why have obesity levels more than trebled in the last 30 years despite the health and wellbeing industries prospering? What can be done to promote fitness and balanced nutrition throughout the country?

Our Fitness, Nutrition and Health programme will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to develop solutions to meet these challenges head on, with teaching underpinned by research and practical work delivered in our stateof-the-art facilities.

Accreditation: This degree is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), which means you can apply to become a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) upon graduation.

MODULES Year 1 Fundamentals of Nutrition Biology 1: Biology Principles and Practice Applied Biological Sciences for Food and Human Health Nutrition and the Consumer Psychology of Exercise and Health Abertay 101 - Being Successful at Abertay MySuccess modules**

Check out full details, including specific entry requirements, here> abertay.ac.uk/B400

Year 2

Nutrition through the Lifespan

Key Concepts in Sport and Exercise Physiology

Public Health Nutrition and Health Promotion 1

Physical Activity for Health and Wellbeing Social Science of Physical Activity and Health

Placement and Skill Developing When Working With Children in a Physical Activity Context

Year 3 Clinical Nutrition 1 Work Placement Research Methods Physical Activity and Health Promotion Option modules*

Year 4 Public Health Nutrition and Health Promotion 2 Physical Activity for Special Populations Sport Research Project Clinical Nutrition 2 Lifestyle Management

*An option module is a module related to the main subject area. ** MySuccess modules aim to introduce you to the expectations of university, successful student behaviours, growth mindset, your strengths, and your areas for development.

GETTING YOU WORK-READY

You’ll have the opportunity to develop

links with various sports industries and work

towards achieving awards through this. Work

placements are an integral part of this process.

Abertay staff have strong research links and many are members of professional societies. Many staff are also current industry practitioners.

Career Paths • Sports development officer • Teacher • High-performance coach • Scientific support specialist • Community coach • Sport event manager • Public health nutritionist

GRADUATE STORIE

Dr Michael King Head of Academy Football Science and Medicine | Motherwell F.C

Dr Michael King - BSc (Hons) Physical Activity and Health - Class of 2012 “I learned a lot of fundamental knowledge. I talk about getting the basics right in my current job, and there was a lot of that. I learned a lot of foundation stuff and got to understand that it’s the most important thing, and you basically build up your knowledge from there.

Abertay is a good place to learn. I enjoyed my time on the campus and I enjoyed my time in the city. The content of the modules was good and the course I did gave me a bit of everything.”

ES Airlie Beveridge - BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise - Class of 2017 “I actually didn’t want to go to university at first, I just wanted to go into the world of work.

I was a coach with a sports development team in Perth before I came here. They pushed me to come to Abertay. I spoke to Andrea Cameron (the Head of School of Social and Health Sciences) and honestly, you have one conversation with her and you’re convinced about higher education. She’s just amazing.

One quarter of the university is involved with sport, and that’s massive. Abertay’s an exciting place to be a part of, it’s growing and growing”

Airlie Beveridge Owner | AB Sports Performance

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REASONS

TO CHOOSE ABERTAY UNIVERSITY

1. Number 1 in the UK for teaching quality

Abertay was named UK University of the Year for Teaching Quality 2021 by the highly prestigious Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. Providing the definitive rankings for UK universities, the guide praised our small class sizes, integrated student support and facilitation of personalised learning.

2. We’re a UK top 10 university for student satisfaction That’s according to the National Student Survey 2020 and the Guardian Good University Guide 2021. The guide ranks universities based on the stuff

that’s really important to students like course satisfaction, teaching,

academic support and assessment and feedback.

3. We’re friendly and supportive

As a small university, you’ll benefit from smaller class sizes and find it easier to get to know your tutors and classmates.

Most of us need a helping hand at some time so we have a range of support services covering all aspects of university life be it, personal, financial or academic.

4. You’ll leave with a career – not just a degree

Did you know 95% of Abertay students are in work or further education within six months of graduating?

We’re a modern university focused on the kind of industry-relevant learning that’s going to land you a job after you graduate, with many of our degrees offering built-in work placements.

5. Our campus and location

Aside from our facilities and award winning, recently

refurbished library, our campus is in the heart of Dundee city

centre. We’re close to shops, bars, cinemas and theatres and a

short walk from the bus and train stations. Even better is that

Dundee was recently named the ‘Best Place to Live’ in Scotland in

the hotly anticipated Sunday Times awards and consistently ranks as

one of the most affordable cities for students.

• Population of approximately 150,000 • Creative and hi-tech hub - full of creatives, collectives and digital pioneers • £1 billion Waterfront regeneration transforming the city along the River Tay • Home of the V&A Museum of Design, the only one outside of London • Named Scotland’s coolest city by The Wall Street Journal*

An ideal for home for students • Students make up 13% of the population, the highest concentration in Scotland • Campus is located in the city centre, sprinkled with coffee shops, bars and restaurants • A vibrant place with loads to do, things to watch, people to meet and and hidden gems to discover • Lots of local sport, live music yet surrounded by beautiful Scottish scenery

ABOUT DUNDEE

Scotland’s coolest city

GET TO US By rail Dundee train station is approximately a 10-minute walk from Abertay and provides regular, direct services to and from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. It takes just over an hour to get to each city from Dundee.

It takes just six hours to reach Dundee from London’s Kings Cross station. This service stops at various locations on the way, including Peterborough, Doncaster, York and Newcastle. There’s also an overnight sleeper service.

Aberdeen

Dundee Glasgow Edinburgh

Newcastle Belfast

By bus/coach Dundee’s bus station is just five minutes from our campus.

Scottish Citylink, National Express, Stagecoach Group and Megabus services regularly arrive in Dundee from major cities across the UK, including London. There’s also a handy return coach direct to and from Edinburgh airport from Dundee city centre.

Manchester

Dublin

Birmingham Cardiff

London

By air There are direct flights into Dundee Airport from the south of England and Northern Ireland, and we’re just over an hour away from international airports in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen.

Find out more www.abertay.ac.uk Contact us Call or email our Student Recruitment Office, we’re happy to help.

T: +44 (0)1382 308080 E: sro@abertay.ac.uk

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