UWTSD School of Sport, Health & Outdoor Education Carmarthen Booklet

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Sport, Health & Outdoor Education

Carmarthen

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Why study sport?

The world of Sport has become a multimillion pound industry operating from the grass roots through to elite level.

Developing healthy lifestyles is one of the nation’s highest priorities and promoting positive lifetyle choices in relation to physical activity and nutrition is extremely challenging.

Outdoor activities play a key role in the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle and have emerged as many people’s favoured form of activity, providing opportunities for adventure and to improve health and fitness.

Demand for highly qualified and skilled sport, health and outdoor activities professionals is greater than ever. University of Wales Trinity Saint David aims to fulfil this requirement through the extensive range of programmes offered within the School of Sport, Health and Outdoor Education.

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Why study at UWTSD? The University of Wales Trinity Saint David has more than 160 years’ experience on the Carmarthen Campus of offering physical education, sport and outdoor-related courses.

More recently this has included a focus on health and sports therapy. The extensive range of expertise from the school’s 12 full-time and five part-time staff provides students with a high quality education.

All of our lecturers have extensive experience within their fields and continue to work closely with leading organisations in sport, health, nutrition and outdoor pursuits. Within elite sport, members of the team have worked and continue to work at regional and international level in the fields of sports therapy and strength and conditioning. Many of the school’s staff also regularly work collaboratively with the Welsh Government on initiatives within health, nutrition and education. The school’s strong links with industry in the fields of health, fitness, sport, education and outdoor activities mean courses can be more effectively framed within a real-world context.

As part of their studies, students have the opportunity to gain a number of nationally recognised qualifications alongside their degree studies. Students therefore gain a theoretical understanding of the academic literature alongside the practical skills required to pursue a career in their chosen field.

The small and friendly campus provides students with a supportive and friendly university experience.

Students are generally taught in small groups meaning a personalised educational experience is provided from a team of very accessible staff.

The school of Sport, Health and Outdoor Education provides all its students with free use of the sports facilities including the fitness suite and swimming pool. Students can also borrow certain items of outdoor equipment.

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Career Opportunities The school is committed to providing all students with the best possible preparation for the world of work. Vocational relevance is a strong theme underpinning all degrees and students are strongly encouraged to gain additional experience and qualifications to support their career aspirations.

Work placement begins in the first term and is developed further in the second year as an optional or compulsory module. Also, all programmes provide extensive opportunities for students to gather external qualifications such as national governing body coaching/instructional awards.

The study of sport, health and outdoor education develops a wide-ranging, valuable skill set which is relevent and transferable to a number of industries.

In addition to the specific practical skills relating to their specific fields, students develop key skills such as leadership, communication, problem-solving and critical thinking. Acquiring this breadth of knowledge opens up a wide range of careers to our graduates.

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agree that the course has helped me to present myself with confidence 2014 BA (Hons) Outdoor Education Full-time (NSS, 2014).

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my communication skills have improved (2014) – BA (Hons) Outdoor Education Full-time (NSS, 2014).

“The programme offered an excellent balance between the study of outdoor education and the ‘hard’ skills of outdoor activities. The content of my degree has been invaluable and relevant in my RAF training.”

Adam Roberts former BA Outdoor Education Student and now RAF Aircraftman

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Field Work, Travel Opportunities During their studies, students are able to undertake travel opportunities and overseas study which can greatly enhance their university experience. This provides students with unique experiences within foreign settings. These experiences include coursespecific field trips, study abroad options or schoolwide trips. Specifically, there are opportunities to undertake an international exchange for six months in the United States (North Carolina or California) or Norway. Field trips to Everest Base Camp, Kalimnos, Norway, Cairngorms, French Alps and Sardinia have also formed part of students’ experiences at the university.

The school also has strong links with a range of providers around Wales. For example, the Urdd camp in Glanllyn, in Bala, is often used as a base from which to visit the Snowdonia National Park for a range of activities.

Locally the school utilises its strong links with Llandysul paddlers to offer a range of water-based activities such as kayaking and canoeing.

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Teaching Excellence and Learning Enhancement The school is dedicated to providing the highest quality teaching possible to all students. Modules are delivered using a range of lectures, practical workshops, seminars and tutorials in order to provide students with authentic learning experiences that develop theoretical understanding that can be applied within a range of careers. On average students spend between 12 and 14 hours within high quality, structured learning environments and are supported in their independent studies.

Students have access to extensive digital information enabling them to access the most recent research in areas such as sports science, physical and outdoor education and sports therapy. In addition, the university’s virtual learning environment (VLE) allows students to work online at any time, in any place. The VLE provides students with a range of material, including lecture notes and online resources.

The school has invested heavily in the latest health and fitness assessment equipment and IT technology to support the undergraduate courses, A-level workshops, INSET, and community health and fitness programmes. There is a similar on-going programme of investment in outdoor education with the recent purchase of a trailer, a large number of mountain bikes, open canoes and sea kayaks. These items are in addition to our extensive store of well-maintained, top-of-the-range equipment which allows us to take full advantage of the sea, mountains, rivers, caves and crags that are easily accessible from the Carmarthen campus. The school has also initiated work on a new Mountain Bike track, adding to the excellent range of facilities available.

The university boasts a plethora of visiting professors from universities around the world, such as Ohio State, for example. These guest lecturers offer students access to world-leading expertise in a range of topics.

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Life on Campus and Beyond The university is situated in picturesque West Wales, ideally located to access the surrounding Pembrokeshire coastline, Gower Peninsula and Brecon Beacons National Park. Hillwalking, surfing, coasteering and mountain biking can become a natural part of a student’s lifestyle here.

Based in the town of Carmarthen, the university provides students with an ideal combination of a calm and peaceful environment for their studies, alongside a vibrant town life with a wide variety of shopping and recreational facilities. Carmarthen has excellent transport links with a railway station in town and the M4 motorway only 10 miles away.

“The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is the Birthplace of Rugby in Wales and a founder member of the WRU”

The area is renowned for being a rugby heartland with many British and Irish Lions graduating from local clubs within the region. In addition to rugby, sport in general forms an important part of the local community, and thriving teams operate in football, hockey, netball, athletics and cricket. Many students take advantage of opportunities to represent these well-run teams. This is in addition to the extensive sports and activities run by the active students’ union.

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Student Support and Accommodation Supporting our Students All students are allocated an academic member of staff as a personal tutor who supports the student on all academic matters. A dedicated Student Support Liaison Officer is available to provide help and advice with arrangements for extra support, and to assist students with disabilities and learning difficulties. The school also works closely with the Student Services team to offer advice on all issues from academic skills to finance.

Additionally, one-to-one support from a professional mentor is offered.

Costs of Living Cost of living in West Wales is considerably less than many areas in the UK. As a result, students are able to live more cheaply, without incurring as much debt or needing as much financial support from family, or through part-time work, as those studying in other parts of the UK. The university offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support students financially during their studies. Further details can be found at: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/bursaries Welsh Language Opportunities The school offers a range of opportunities for studying through the medium of Welsh. The Physical Education, Outdoor Education and Sports Therapy programmes are inclusive for the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol’s Incentive Scholarship which provides £500 a year for studying a minimum of 40 credits through the Welsh language. Further details are available at: http://www.colegcymraeg.ac.uk/cy/academaidd/ ysgoloriaethauisraddedig/ysgoloriaethcymhelliant Accommodation All students are guaranteed halls of residence accommodation on campus in their first year. This means students do not incur travel costs. Student parking is freely available on campus. Wireless Internet is available in all accommodation.

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Introduction to Courses BA Sport and Health BSc Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle BA Outdoor Adventure Education BSc Outdoor Fitness BSc Personal Training (Health & Exercise) BA Physical Education BSc Sport Therapy

“The Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle degree at UWTSD has helped develop my communication, organisational, IT and analysis skills… It has also provided me with in-depth knowledge and understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle, which has enabled me to educate myself and others.”

Fern (Graduate) BSc (Hons) Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle

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BA Physical Education UCAS Code CX69 BA Physical Education is a unique degree programme within the region which has teaching (primary or secondary) as a main focus.

There is an acknowledged scarcity of primary school teachers with specialism and confidence in delivering quality physical education.

It is equally recognised that the typical Sports Science or Sports Studies degree is not an appropriate preparation for physical education teaching with students having limited or no experience of working with children. This degree has practical teaching in a physical education context with children at its core. All practical areas of the experience within the National Curriculum for Physical Education are included within the degree.

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In line with the philosophy underpinning the degree, there is a strong emphasis on learning and teaching methods in the assessment of modules.

While good quality of personal performance is encouraged, it is not a focus of assessment in the practical modules. Rather, issues of inclusion, entitlement and differentiation are embedded in many of the practical and theoretical assessments. There is a practical/teaching focus in over 50% of modules. Assessments include school-based work placement, presentations, laboratory reports, essays, poster presentations examinations (seen and unseen papers).

International exchange to the United States (California or North Carolina) is available for suitable students in the second year.

Sample Modules PE, the child and the Curriculum This keystone module is a comprehensive introduction to the Physical Education degree which firmly locates the subject within the school curriculum.

Students are introduced to issues of pupil entitlement, inclusion, motor development, Physical Literacy, teaching styles and Models-based Practice. Many of these issues are explored through practical workshops in games.

Inclusion in PE and Youth Sport

Competitive and Cooperative Activities in PE

Education, Sport and Physical Education

Inclusion as a theme continues in this second year module which develops students’ strategies that can be used to support an inclusive method of delivery in Physical Education. Students gain practical experience of a range of resources for the effective delivery of inclusive Physical Education and youth sport and visit local institutions to observe a range of special needs settings.

This module investigates Sport Education and Cooperative Learning as alternative teaching models for Physical Education.

Racquet sports and athletic activities are the practical focus and students work in teams over an extended period of time to experience Sport Education in an authentic way. There is a strong technology theme with students teaching children to use iPads and apps to support learning in Physical Education.

A key learning outcome for this module is for students to be able to articulate clearly their personal philosophy to underpin Physical Education as a school subject. Physical Literacy as a more recent concept for lifelong physical activity is explored in relation to its interface with the National Curriculum for Physical Education and the Foundation Phase. Arnold’s work on education ‘in’, ‘through’ and ‘about’ movement provides a theoretical framework for the module.

“My degree was an excellent preparation for the PGCE interview discussion task I had. My knowledge of the National Curriculum for Physical Education and understanding of the importance of different teaching styles was a huge advantage for me in gaining a PGCE Secondary PE place.”

Cara Phillips BA Physical Education student 2014

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BA Outdoor Adventure Education UCAS code: X390 The BA Outdoor Adventure Education programme is designed to meet the growing career opportunities within the outdoor sector. This is achieved through a blend of practical learning experiences and lectures focusing on relevant theories and philosophies.

Sustainability and the natural environment are strong themes throughout the programme.

Other modules relate to the social and cultural aspects of the outdoors. There is a strong focus on future career aspirations from early on in the course and this is developed through work placements.

The practical skills start with personal safety through a range of activities including mountain biking, white-water safety, coasteering, and mountaineering.

Modules focusing on facilitation and coaching skills further develop

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these skills. This is followed with practical exploration of risk management, predominantly through climbing, scrambling and gorge walking. In the second year the focus shifts to leadership, with students organising and leading their own expeditions.

While students inevitably develop personal technical skills, the emphasis is on academic outcomes that relate to core skills such as communication, problemsolving, reflective practice and personal organization. As such the programme employs a wide range of progressive assessment tasks that test students in different ways.

Students are actively encouraged and supported in gaining governing body awards and additional experiences. The programme is further enhanced with our exchange partnerships with universities in Norway and Canada.

Sample Modules Issues in Conservation Having explored ethical and philosophical issues related to conservation, students undertake a conservation project with an organisation of their choice.

This popular module has seen students working with the National Trust, local councils, Wildlife Trusts and the Forestry Commission. The experiences tend to connect students with the natural world and look at practical means of maintaining and improving the environment.

Adventure a Risk Worth Taking

Expedition Leadership

Coaching Pedagogy

This module examines the benefits of adventurous activities while recognising the potential risks involved. Exploring notions of perceived and objective danger and the dynamic nature of working in the outdoors, students consider a range of risk assessment and management strategies within the practical context of coasteering, mountain biking, climbing and mountaineering. This includes a weeklong residential in Snowdonia.

Students are required to combine learning from several modules in order to deliver a four-day long expedition. Video diaries and an expedition log are used to assess this module. The log will include details of the recruitment of the expedition team, route planning, logistics, proposed learning outcomes and a systematic review of the team’s performance and the planning process.

Offers students the opportunity to develop their understanding of coaching philosophy, sport psychology and the pedagogy of coach education. Through a combination of theoretical lectures and practical coaching sessions, students will explore a range of coaching styles as well as understanding key concepts such as: motivation; feedback; performance analysis; and, reflection. Assessment includes delivering a one-hour coaching session.

“The Outdoor Education course was fantastic! It was really hands on, with academic sessions relating to practical experiences. It gave me the confidence and inspiration to pursue a career in the outdoor industry and start my own mountain biking business. I would recommend the Outdoor Education degree to anyone who is serious about working in the outdoors.”

Steve Arnold (Graduate 2012) www.epicadventureswales.com

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BSc Outdoor Fitness UCAS code: N29U BSc Outdoor Fitness has been developed in response to the enormous increase in outdoor sport and recreation in recent years. Every weekend up and down the country people are challenging themselves to take part in a range of outdoor events from triathlons to marathons, cycle sportives to adventure races, and mountain bike races to obstacle races.

As a result, the demand for experts in this field is growing.

This course is aimed at those who have a passion for outdoor sports, and want to develop their knowledge and skills so that they can train themselves or others to fulfil their potential.  

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Students will study key aspects of sports science such as anatomy and physiology, training methods, nutrition and assessing health-related fitness.

Alongside this, weekly practical sessions will allow students to explore the benefits of exercising outdoors, and develop the skills required to lead and coach activities in a range of outdoor settings. Students will have the opportunity to plan and complete a challenging event/ expedition, including aspects such as developing a training plan, nutritional strategy, equipment list, logistics and navigation. Third year options allow students to specialise in a range of areas including: coaching; extreme physiology; health promotion; and, managing the high performance athlete.

For a course with such a strong outdoor focus, the location is key, and West Wales has it all when it comes to outdoor sports.

The Pembrokeshire Coast, the Brecon Beacons National Park, World-class MTB trail centres and endless rolling roads are on our doorstep waiting to be explored.

Sample Modules Leading and Coaching Outdoor Sports

Nutrition for Sport and Exercise

This module allows you the opportunity to develop the skills and competencies required to lead and coach a range of outdoor sports. By participating in weekly practical sessions, you will develop your personal and group leadership skills in a range of activities including mountain biking; road cycling; trail running; hill walking and open-water swimming, and work towards National Governing Body Awards.

Successful sporting performance and health is underpinned by effective nutrition. This module explores the key aspects of health and functional eating as well as reviewing the evidence of nutritional supplementations. You will conduct research examining the impact of specific diets or supplements at enhancing performance.

Personal Training

Managing the High Performance Athlete

This module underpins the practical skills required to be a fitness professional. You will learn how to instruct athletes in various training environments, and manage long-term training programmes. As part of this module you will have the opportunity to gain the Gym Instructor Award and a Certificate in Personal Training.

You will assess and train athletes over a period of six months towards specific events or competitions. You will take responsibility for their training, setting goals and evaluating progress.

With the support of the academic staff you will assume responsibility for all aspect of training and performance and guide the athlete’s toward achieving their goals.

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BSc Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle UCAS Code: LB54 The BSc Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle degree is suitable for those who wish to work in a community setting, improving health and lifestyle with an emphasis on nutrition.

The course examines health from a holistic approach and considers the psychological, physiological and sociological issues associated with health and lifestyle. Students will learn how nutrition and exercise affect the body and impact upon an individual’s overall health and well-being.

The strong academic focus of the degree is supported by practical modules, one of which allows students to organize and run a community health promotion event. Other activities include using dietary analysis software, undertaking body composition analysis, and using laboratory

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equipment to assess health and fitness. Students are actively encouraged and supported in gaining additional vocational awards, and have the opportunity for a ‘study abroad’ experience during the second year. The course is studied on the Carmarthen campus, which offers a very friendly and personal learning experience.

The future career aspirations of students are identified and developed from early on in the course, with work placement opportunities included within the first and second years of study.

Students who have graduated from this course have secured employment in the following areas: lead health officer (communities first); secondary school teacher (Food Technology); Dietetics assistant (NHS); manager (fitness facility); walking officer; and, school visitor (food company).

Other graduates have progressed to complete master’s degrees in nutrition and exercise-related subjects.

“Without the degree in Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle, these posts (Dietetic Assistant Practitioner and Lead Health Officer – Communities First) would not have been achievable. I discovered confidence and the ability to believe in what I had learnt.

This was aided by the passion and enthusiasm that the lecturers conveyed” Kate (Graduate) BSc (Hons) Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle

“At the time I didn’t know what exact career I wanted to fulfil, so doing this degree gave me a wide range of possible careers in health I could go into. Doing this course was the best option for me, as you get to study modules that open doors in all areas into health. I had a fantastic support network and made friends for life! I have no doubt in my mind that the BSc. Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle course is the reason I am where I am today.”

Ceri (Graduate) BSc (Hons), Health, Nutrition and Lifestyle Secondary school teacher (Food Technology)

Sample Modules Dietary Analysis

Health and Wellbeing in Education

This module examines the techniques involved in analysing diets. Students analyse an individual’s diet, using a variety of assessment methods such as current software packages, in order to better understand their nutritional status.

The module allows students to develop knowledge and understanding of the location and role of Health Education within schools. Understanding the contribution that schools can make in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle is particularly useful for students intending on working with children.

Nutrition for Sport and Exercise

Health Promotion in Practice

Students develop an understanding of how nutrition influences human performance and the role of nutrition in preparation, participation and recovery from sport and exercise. A popular element of the module is the study of specific dietary supplementation strategies that are used to enhance performance.

This popular module allows students to experience the planning, organisation and implementation of a health promotion event or programme. For example, past students have applied theoretical and practical principles to organise and successfully run a health fair, food co-operative and to devise a fitness trail.

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BSc Sports Therapy UCAS code: BC61 The University of Wales, Trinity Saint David offers the only Sports Therapy degree in Wales accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists.

This programme is designed to educate competent practitioners in all aspects of Sports Therapy with eligibility for full membership of the professional body upon graduation.

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A graduate sports therapist is someone who is competent and capable of dealing with acute injuries ‘pitchside’, performing a clinical assessment to develop a diagnosis. The Graduate Sports Therapist will then use a variety of treatment methods, alongside sport-specific rehabilitation techniques, to get the athlete back to full sports participation.

The Graduate Sports Therapist can choose to work in private Sports Injury Clinics or with professional, semi-professional or amateur sports within the UK or overseas.

Students on this programme of study will learn in a practical setting with plenty of hands-on teaching in our dedicated Sports Therapy Suite, Hydrotherapy pool and Sports Rehabilitation Centre in the grounds of the UWTSD Carmarthen Campus. Teaching staff are experienced Graduate Sports Therapists, having worked in professional, semi-professional, national and international sports over a number of years.

In the first year, students will learn the fundamental skills needed in the assessment of sports injuries, together with soft tissue techniques including sports massage and pitchside first aid. During the first year students will have the opportunity to work as pitchside first aiders and gain clinical experience in our Sports Massage Clinic.

In the second year, students will be taught to complete a full examination and assessment of an injured player, make a diagnosis, treat the injury with manual therapy techniques and rehabilitate the athlete back to full sports participation.

In the final year of the programme, students will study sports trauma management, electrotherapy and will undertake 200 hours of clinical practice. These clinical hours will be supported by our on-site Sports Injury Clinic which offers Sports Therapy appointments to staff, students and the general public, under the supervision of the sports therapy team.

Students are also encouraged to engage with local and national work placement providers to build an extensive portfolio of Sports Therapy Experience.

“Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports-specific fitness, regardless of age and ability.�

Society of Sports Therapists, 2015

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BA Sport and Health UCAS code: BC46 To graduate with a BA in Sport and Health you will have gained an in-depth appreciation of the scope and importance that sport plays in shaping many areas of our society. You will be able to choose from a diverse range of module options and specialise in areas you find most interesting, such as coaching or teaching, promoting healthy lifestyles, the cultural impact of playing and supporting sport, or you may wish a more general programme.

In contrast to many similar courses in sport, you will learn through doing rather than just sitting in a lecture room, with experiential learning at the heart of the programme. You will coach children, design and manage training programmes for adults, conduct research in sports nutrition and develop

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strategies that promote sport as a way of enhancing personal and community health. However, just obtaining a degree will not set you apart from all the other graduates. So, as with all degrees in the School of Sport Health and Outdoor Education, your education is not limited to just obtaining a degree. You will have opportunities to qualify in a range of national governing body awards, health and fitness instructor awards as well as those in first aid and lifesaving.

The balance between academic rigour, experiential learning and vocational opportunities makes this degree unique. Small but specialised module groups provide a very hands-on approach to your degree. You are, and will be treated as, an individual, expressing your own opinions and achieving your own aspirations.

Sample Modules Health, Exercise & Society This module examines the impact that sport and exercise has on the way in which we live.

Why is sport important to so many people and is sport a good method of encouraging people to be more active.

“I loved playing sport and wanted a career in it but was unsure exactly what I wanted to do. The degree at Trinity was ideal because it allowed me to develop my own programme. I now work in sport development and my job came from a work experience placement I took in the second year.�

Chris 2013

Sport Psychology A key aspect to successful performance is being mentally strong. This module examines why some people perform badly under pressure, while others thrive. You will research and apply strategies used to improve performance and develop mental toughness.

Perspectives on Sport, Health & Physical Education You will identify an important topical question in sport or physical education and critically review current theory, research and opinion. You will rationalise your opinion and present that information to the rest of the group, leading debate and forming a consensus opinion.

You will develop a keen understanding of the situations and context that influence that topic allowing you to be considered an expert in that area.

Coaching Pedagogy What makes a good coach?

Which is the best style? Are coaches born or made? These are questions you will evaluate throughout this module. You will examine the style and strategies used in top-level coaching and critically review the effectiveness of coaches in elite sport. You will evaluate your own coaching style and identify ways you can become more effective.

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BSc Personal Training (Health & Exercise) UCAS code: 4B32 On graduating with a BSc in Personal Training you will be among the most knowledgeable and highly trained professionals working in exercise-related fitness and health. You will have developed the skills to fitness assess high-performance athletes and gain experience in the longterm management of training.

You will understand the latest research and ideas in health and fitness and be able to devise exercise strategies to improve physical and mental health.

Underpinning the degree is a philosophy of experiential learning where theory is merged with practice and where you do rather than observe. You will be continually challenged to learn new skills and have opportunities to use these both within and

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outside university life. The programme certainly reflects the academic rigour required of all degrees and also compliments the fitness industry requirements for vocational training and accreditation.

You will therefore be able to achieve a range of additional awards, including Gym Instructor, Personal Trainer and Exercise Referral consultant throughout the degree. Staff lecturing on the programme have worked in the health and fitness industry and bring knowledge of working within professional sport and clinical health and fitness.

This degree is for those serious about a career in the fitness industry and provides one of the best opportunities for such training within the UK.

Sample Modules Personal Training This module underpins the practical skills required by personal trainers. You will learn how to instruct athletes in various training environments and manage long-term training programmes. As part of this module you will have the opportunity to gain the Gym Instructor Award and a Certificate in Personal Training.

“The course has been great opening my eyes to the opportunities in fitness and sports training.

Not only did I get a degree but several other awards and all the practical experiences have made me confident to set up my own personal training business.�

(Sarah, 2014)

Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Managing the Higher Performance Athlete Successful sporting performance and health is underpinned by Managing long-term training effective nutrition. This module for an athlete is probably one explores the key aspects of of the greatest challenges for health and functional eating as the Personal Trainer. You will well as reviewing the evidence assess and train athletes over of nutritional supplementations. a period of six months towards You will conduct research specific events or competitions. examining the impact of You will take responsibility for specific diets or supplements on their training, setting goals and performance. evaluating progress. With the support of the academic staff you will assume responsibility for all aspect of training and performance and guide the athletes toward achieving their goals.

Professional Practice in Sport and Fitness A successful Personal Trainer requires more skills than just testing and fitness training. To enhance your organizational and business skills you will set yourself up as a professional personal trainer, designing your image, pricing, marketing materials, website and so on.

You will develop a portfolio of clients and explore the different opportunities for successful careers in personal training.

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Meet some of the team

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Overall,

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Alison Connaughton MSc, BSc, Dip Psych (OPen), PhD Research (ongoing) BSc Health, Nutrition & Lifestyle, Programme Director Health and Exercise psychology, sport psychology, skill acquisition. a.connaughton@uwtsd.ac.uk

Bill Beynon PGDip, FHEA, LPIOL, MIC, IML, Level 5 Coach Outdoor Education lecturer Risk management, expedition and technical skills, work experience.

Dylan Blain BSc (Hons), PGCE, PhD (ongoing) BA Physical Education (Welsh Medium) PhD Research – Self-Determined Motivation, Physical Education, School-Based Health, Fitness and Well-being Interventions.

Technology in PE.

Ceredig Emanuel BA (Ed) (Hons), MA Head of School BA Physical Education, Programme Director MA PE tutor, health and socio-moral development through Physical Education.

Association for PE (Wales) Chairman. c.emanuel@uwtsd.ac.uk

Kate Louise Evans, BSc (Hons), MSc, MSc, PGCHE, MSST, DProf (ongoing) BSc Sports Therapy, Programme Director 15 years’ experience working in professional and semi-professional Rugby Union. kate.evans@uwtsd.ac.uk

Geraint Forster BA (Hons), PGCE, MA, APIOL BSc Outdoor Fitness, Programme Director Outdoor sports coaching and performance, green exercise and human nature relationships, physiology and fitness, cycling, running and triathlon g.forster@uwtsd.ac.uk

Dave Gardner BSc, MSc BSc Personal Training/BA Sport & Health, Programme Director Exercise physiology, science of nutrition, conditioning and training methods, biomechanics. d.gardner@uwtsd.ac.uk

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Graham Harvey BA (Hons), PGCE, MA, APIOL, FHEA Outdoor Adventure Education, Programme Director Outdoor education and the environment; human nature relationships and well-being.

Journeying and adventure as means of personal and social development. g.harvey@uwtsd.ac.uk

Hayley Herbert BSc (Hons), PGCE, MSc. Ten years’ NHS experience in clinical and community dietetics and public health nutrition. h.herbert@uwtsd.ac.uk

Peter Herbert BA (Ed), MSc. Exercise Science lecturer Tom Moore BA (Hons), MIA Outdoor Education Facilitator Karin Thomas BA(Ed) Swimming teaching awards, Aquatic Activities, First Aid, Health & Safety at Work

Dr Nalda Wainwright BA(Ed) (Hons.), MEd. MA Physical Education, Programme Director Foundation Phase Curriculum in Wales , Physical Literacy.

Impacts of physicality on children’s development and learning.

Dr Andy Williams BA (Hons) PGCE, MA, Associate Professor MA Outdoor Education, Programme Director Outdoor education and the curriculum, philosophy of outdoor education.

For course enquiries please e-mail Programme Directors directly or phone 01267 225187 (Sian Davies – Faculty Admin. Officer)

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Further information For further information, please contact: Sian Davies 01267 225187 • s.e.davies@uwtsd.ac.uk www.uwtsd.ac.uk/sport-health-outdoor

@TSDSHOE Trinity Saint David, School of Sport, Health and Outdoor Education uwtsdshoe@wordpress.com​ TSDSHOE

The information contained in this booklet is correct at the time of publication (June 2015), but is subject to change as part of the University’s policy of continuous improvement and development.