Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues) with Placement BSc (Hons)
Brunel University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This course includes two placements carried out during the summer vacations within a three year degree.
The Brunel Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues) BSc is for students who are interested in working in physical education or youth sport, developing sport in communities, helping individuals fulfil their potential in sport and health, as well as those seeking to gain a strong understanding and application of sports coaching principles and practices.
You'll explore the sociological, political, pedagogical and psychological factors that influence participation in physical education and sport, and how these relate to sports performance, physical activity, health and wellbeing. You'll learn how to plan, deliver, manage and evaluate high-quality activities and events aimed at encouraging and enabling people to get involved in sport and physical activity, from grassroots to elite level.
You’ll also explore social issues in physical education such as gender, race and religion and inclusive practice. In addition, you'll learn historical and philosophical aspects related to PE.
Your studies will be supported by some of the best teaching and sports facilities in the UK that include our:
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state-of-the-art physiology, biomechanics and psychology laboratories
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world-class indoor athletics centre
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international-standard 400m six-lane athletics track with full field event facilities
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large indoor netball hall
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multi-use sports centre equipped with squash, basketball and netball courts, as well as a superb climbing wall
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members-only fitness suite featuring treadmills, cycles and rowing machines
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a weight-training area with free and fixed weights
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grass and third-generation (3G) all-weather pitches
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outdoor tennis courts.
You'll also have the opportunity to carry out a placement as part of your degree. This will give you the type of experience that will enable you to create a standout CV. This Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues) BSc with Placement gives you the chance to carry out two placements during the summer vacations within the three year degree.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 14 graduates of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues) with Placement BSc (Hons) at Brunel University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sports Coaching.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues) with Placement BSc (Hons) at Brunel University
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues) with Placement BSc (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £21000 | £24000 | £29000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £24000 | £20000 - £27000 | £23000 - £33000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Sports Coaching
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £20007 | £18709 | £22208 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17011 - £23011 | £14134 - £23652 | £16798 - £28227 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues) with Placement, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Modules
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues) with Placement BSc (Hons) at Brunel University
| 20% | Administrative occupations |
| 20% | Media Professionals |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
including at least one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education
in Applied Science, Sport or Sport and Exercise Science with an A level at grade B in any subject or Distinction Distinction in any subject with A level grade B in Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education
Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma Biomedical Science, Health, Forensic Science, Nutrition, Psychology, Science or Sport with 45 credits at Level 3.
including at least one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education
in Applied Science, Sport or Sport and Exercise Sciences
in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Sport or Sport and Exercise Science with A level at grades BC in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BC including Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education
in Applied Science, Sport or Sport and Exercise Science with an A level at grade B in any subject or Distinction Distinction in any subject with A level grade B in Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education
in Applied Science, Sport or Sport and Exercise Science with an A level at grade B in any subject or Distinction Distinction in any subject with A level grade B in Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education
including grade 5 at Higher Level in at least one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education
in Applied Science, Sport or Sport and Exercise Sciences
including H3 in at least one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education
in Applied Science, Sport or Sport and Exercise Sciences
in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Sport or Sport and Exercise Science with A level at grades BC in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BC including Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education
in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Sport or Sport and Exercise Science with A level at grades BC in any subject or Distinction in any subject with A level grades BC including Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education
including at least one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Human Biology, Maths, Psychology, Sport Science, Sport Studies, Sociology, Physics or Physical Education
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no less than 5.5 in each subsection |
| Institution's Own Test | with no less than 55% in each subsection | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 | with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | with a minimum of 51 in all subscores |
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Costs
Tuition Fees Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences (Physical Education, Coaching and Social Issues) with Placement BSc (Hons)
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
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| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £17355 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Brunel University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Brunel University in related subject specific rankings.
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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About Brunel University
Established in 1957, Brunel University is located in the large town of Uxbridge, in suburban London. Thanks to its location, Brunel University has numerous public transport connections to London, which students make use of for expanding their options when it comes to work experience placements. The admission rate is lower than in many universities, so applicants should prepare their personal statements and interviews well when applying to enrol here.
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- 13 June, 2022