Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Wrexham Glyndwr University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Business and Management at Wrexham Glyndwr University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business and Management.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Business and Management
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business and Management 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 | £22000 | £21000 | £22000 |
25-75 percentile range | £18500 - £24500 | £16000 - £25500 | £15500 - £27000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23892 | £22319 | £26743 |
25-75 percentile range | £20849 - £28057 | £17242 - £28865 | £19938 - £35746 |
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Course Description
Why choose this course?
This course is designed to meet the needs of students wishing to follow a career within a sports and exercise environment. It provides insight, understanding, and the necessary skills that are required to develop a range of ability athletes and teams, thereby examining sport and exercise from both performance and participative perspectives.
There are opportunities to engage with community and social enterprise activities, allowing students to gain experience and develop vocational skills.
The programme has five strands running through it;
- Sport Physiology
- Sport Psychology
- Performance Analysis / Biomechanics
- Strength and Conditioning
- Research Skills
The programme looks to provide a solid base for students wishing to follow careers in this exciting area, as well as facilitate pathways into postgraduate study.
You can also study this course as a 3-year programme (without a foundation year).
Key course features:
- The programme has additional, free of charge, integrated qualifications embedded within it: Level 2 Gym Instructor, Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 3 Exercise Referral, Hudl Sportscode Scripting Levels 1 & 2.
- The programme is endorsed by the British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences (BASES).
- Study in a British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited laboratory, allowing for appropriate physiological testing along with much, much more. Read the full story on this BASES accreditation.
- The programme is taught by lecturers from a wide range of backgrounds who are experienced, applied practitioners (from sports psychologists to analysts, physiologists and coaches) and researchers within the fields of sport and exercise.
- Applied learning is essential to our vision. This means that learning is not limited to lecture halls and seminar rooms instead we choose to expose students to more practical, applied and hands-on work. Students will carry out fieldwork and engage in ‘real-world’ work experiences.
- Our range of external partners from sports clubs to Public Health Wales means that students will have lots of opportunities to gain practical experience alongside their studies, including work-related modules that provide students with valuable contacts and experience before they enter the world of work. This greatly enhances student employability.
- Access to excellent facilities including Colliers Park training ground.
- We have an excellent support and personal tutor system to ensure students are supported throughout their studies. *This course is part of a subject area rated 4th in the UK & 1st in Wales for teaching satisfaction in the Sports Science subject league tables, The Guardian University Guide 2023.
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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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) at Wrexham Glyndwr University
30% | Finance Professionals |
20% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Caring personal services |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
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Costs
Tuition Fees Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | 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, 2025
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of Wrexham Glyndwr University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Wrexham Glyndwr University in related subject specific rankings.
Sports Science
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- #85
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About Wrexham Glyndwr University
Located in the town of Wrexham, Wales, Wrexham Glyndwr University was founded in 2008, making it one of the youngest universities in the UK. Despite its youth, the university has earned itself a strong reputation nationally in a selection of its subject fields. Apart from the large number of study options on-site, busy or mature students also have the option of signing up for their entirely Online Master’s degrees, or studying on a part-time basis.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023